In the heart of Chinatown, Hotel 81 Chinatown offers a vibrant retreat. Guests can stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy luggage storage, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises.
Batam Batu Besar (BTH-Hang Nadim) - 21.8 miles/35.1 km
JB Sentral - 26 min drive
Chinatown Station - 3 min walk
Clarke Quay Station - 7 min walk
Telok Ayer Station - 7 min walk
Restaurants
Song Fa Bak Kut Teh 松發肉骨茶 - 1 min walk
Starbucks - 1 min walk
McDonald's - 1 min walk
Genki Sushi - 1 min walk
Saizeriya Ristorante E Cafe - 1 min walk
About this property
Hotel 81 Chinatown
When you stay at Hotel 81 Chinatown, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Marina Bay Sands Skypark and Gardens by the Bay. Also, Marina Bay Sands Casino and Orchard Road are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: Chinatown Station is 3 minutes and Clarke Quay Station is 7 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
95 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
81 Chinatown Hotel
Hotel 81 Chinatown
Hotel 81 - Chinatown Singapore
Hotel 81
81 Chinatown
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel 81 Chinatown offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel 81 Chinatown does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel 81 Chinatown?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel 81 Chinatown?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel 81 Chinatown.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel 81 Chinatown?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel 81 Chinatown?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Marina Bay Sands Casino (3-min drive) and Resort World Sentosa Casino (8-min drive) are both nearby.
What's the area around Hotel 81 Chinatown like?
Hotel 81 Chinatown is in Downtown Singapore, a short 3-minute walk from Chinatown Station and 12 minutes' walk from Raffles Place.
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Reviews
Hotel 81 Chinatown Reviews
6.6
Good
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6.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
7.2
Staff & service
7.0
Eco-friendliness
6.0
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
6/10 Good
Sep 20, 2025
Small room, just 's for sleeping 1-2 nights without table or chair.
Mr Hirun
Mr Hirun, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 18, 2025
Dirty linen, found hair on bed, most likely didn’t change bedsheet after the last customer checked out, smelly washroom.
yung kei
yung kei, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 31, 2025
Enjoyed the hotel interesting history about the owner of hotel 81
Liked the area.. reasonable price for Singapore
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 2, 2025
great location . but full of smoke smell. the customer services is good
chun ngai
chun ngai, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 7, 2025
Rooms are clean but Tiny!
The location of this Hotel is great, right next to the underground station, a Shopping Mall and in the bustling China Town. Lots of places to eat around there. If you are bothered about traffic noise in the mornings then this is not the place for you. Rooms are clean, however they are tiny! There is barely room to walk around the bed let alone any space to put your suitcase. If you are travelling alone, this is fine but if you are sharing a room with someone, I would not recommend it. The bathroom is a wet room, so the shower is right next to the toilet so everything in there gets wet. This place is budget friendly and fine if you are only there for one or two nights and on your own.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 4, 2025
Small cramped room, mold in the shower, nearly 300.00 for just 2 nights, didnt even have a window, and the walls were extremely thin, dirty air conditioner, old scratched up furniture. But the staff were lovely and very accommodating, and the location is good as well.
Orion
Orion, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 8, 2025
Location is the best , but room so litle and stinky.
Even thoug staff is very kind.
Moises
Moises, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2023
The location is good & accessible
Daud
Daud, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 28, 2024
This is a very basic hotel. What it lacks in anything in the way of style or extras is made up for by location, location, location.
It’s a perfectly fine hotel for those on a budget.
It’s a brilliant hotel form walking around most of Singapore city.
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 18, 2023
Very helpful and friendly staff.
Roy
Roy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 18, 2025
Absolutely loved the location in the middle of Chinatown. Step out of the lobby and a great mall was across the street. Only a short distance to our favorite outdoor restaurant. The staff were all kind, cheerful and treated us as close family. The room was extremely tiny. Maybe 10' x 10', but who needs more? We were there to only sleep at night and a midday rest. We will definitely stay here again if we are fortunate enough to return to Singapore. Thank you Hotel 81!!
Robyn
Robyn, 9-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 26, 2024
Very Near to Mrt Chinatown
Kittiya
Kittiya, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2023
Hotel 81 in Chinatown is my place of choice. Not to expensive also. I will return when I need a quick and clean place to stay.
James
James, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Mar 12, 2023
If you like the shower on you while you're on the toilet this is your kind of place
Cherie
Cherie, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 8, 2024
Overall satisfactory
Raymond Chi Hoi
Raymond Chi Hoi, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2023
I always stay here when in Singapore. Room just right. Staff excellent. Area around hotel has great food and any shopping you may need. Only improvements would be more tv stations, clean between windows and more electric outlets.
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Dec 28, 2024
Rooms are nothing like images on website, very dated, old, somewhat disappointed
neil
neil, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 16, 2023
Very small rooms and found insects in the bathroom !
The near by area is good !
But the hotel rooms are very small for 2 persons
Manish
8/10 Very good
Feb 26, 2023
It's A Budget Stay Can't Expect Too Much.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 8, 2023
Was just after a place to be able to stay after being out all day for 3 days. Overall Hotel 81 is very well situated and the room has the amenities that I required. Although if you do require a larger bathroom, it is quite tight (no separate shower cube to separate from toilet/sink).
Verified traveler
3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Sep 27, 2024
The water dripping and the entire room was wet one day when I got back, very inconvenient
Eric Kwan Tai
Eric Kwan Tai, 4-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 1, 2024
Not recommend.
Very very old. And price down 20% when check in compare with booking time 4 days ago. Really bad experience.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Mar 12, 2024
The room that I had for the price per night is not worth it…it wasn’t mentioned that the room has no windows and no shower…the shower is in the toilet…and the room is very small and had very old furniture….the beddings were clean…but it’s probably overpriced for 427 Canadian dollars for 2 nights. Only good thing is walkable to some tourists attractions. Amenities in the room is very poor.
Maria Rona
Maria Rona, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 11, 2023
Ok
Ty
Ty, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 15, 2023
Brilliant Location Compact Hotel
Its Singapore accommodation on a budget. Room although small and bathroom also compact (even compared to Japan) was good for a few nights if you dont plan spending your days in your room, and why should you. Its a bit dated, it was clean and wasn't noisy so you can get a good nights sleep.
The location is brilliant. Close to Lau Pa Sat satay club and fantastic Hawker food markets hidden across the roads in various locations and down in Chinatown (that one was the best).
The train station is across the road.
I wouldn't hesitate staying again even just for the location.
You get what you pay for, so if the Fullerton, Ritz or even Furama are not in your travel budget, but want to get down with great food all around and somewhere to start your exploration then your in the right place. Save some money to spend on all the great food all around.