6 FORT CANNING ROAD
Superior Tourist Class Modern Hotel
25 kms to the nearest airport (singapore changi airport)
5 minute walk to the nearest metro station (dhoby ghaut)
8 km to the nearest station (tanjong pagar)
5 minute walk to the nearest bus stop
3 km to the nearest fair site (suntec convention centre)
15 km to the nearest beach
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locationLocated at the foot of Fort Canning a designated park, the lodge sits on a little rise with access to Penang Road and Orchard Road via cutting through a mall. Down the road is the Singapore River and Clarke Quay. Fort Canning was the seat of the ancient Malay rulers who had a palace at the top of the hill. Today it is a park with walking and jogging paths as well as some historical tidbits of interest incorporated.
roomsDeluxe room are 32sqm, slight bigger than the standard room and it is the only room type with double rooms. The room is large and has soft finishing in floral prints and ordinary looking furnishing. Rooms equipped with safe deposit box, coffee/tea making facility, hairdryer, TV. The rooms are generally in good condition. Bathroom is with standing shower.
restaurantThere is a cafe on the lobby level with functional decor.
exteriorThe lodge appears at the top of the Fort Canning but it is easy to miss as it is tucked at the end of other buildings. It is brick and white painted building.
lobbyThe large lobby is long and bright. There is a full glass atrium on one side and lifts in the middle right of the check in counter. At the opposite end of the lobby is the entrance to the cafeteria.
generalRecommend for those budget traveller who like to walk around the park and amongst greenery yet still near to the bustle Orchard and Dhoby Ghaut MRT station. This lodge is owned and managed by YWCA, Singapore.
sg 03/09
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