Affordable Accommodations near Clarke Quay
Studio M Hotel is one of the most affordable accommodations yet one of the most beautiful that I came across while looking for accommodations that would be light on my pocket and are specifically located right in the heart of Clarke Quay. I was bent on finding a hotel in Clarke Quay as the place was mentioned as a bus boarding point for Malaysia while booking my Bus tickets from redbus.sg. The hotel features a stylish get up and has loft inspired designer rooms and is located along side Robertson Quay. The hotel has a huge 25-metre outdoor pool and provides shuttle access to some of the city’s most visited shopping destinations. The hotel is quite elegantly decorated and the rooms are well air-conditioned. It has all basic amenities like a flat screen TV, a mini bar as well as a safety deposit box. The rooms also have a tea and coffee vending machine making it unnecessary for you to venture out of the hotel lobby to grab a cup of coffee.
You can work out at the open-air gym or relax at the jet pool of the hotel. Laundry services are available at the 24-hour front desk service of the hotel. There is a famous restaurant here, which is self-served by day and a bar by night. It offers coffee and ready to go meals all throughout the day. The staff is quite friendly and you can easily interact with them in English and Mandarin. The hotel is just a 30-minute drive from the Changi International Airport and 5 minutes from the Suntek international convention centre. Reaching the Studio M Hotel by train is a breeze as it is just 10 minutes away from the Clarke Quay Multi rail transit station.
The Le Meridien Hotel is another hotel that has been nestled within the private gardens of the premises. The hotel offers accommodations in a restored colonial building, which is located in the heart of the Sentossa Island. The structure dates back to the year 1940 and the properties heritage wing has been completely restored by the architectural firm D.P Architects. This hotel is completely smoke free and boasts of an infinity outdoor pool. The hotel also has a fully equipped fitness centre for the fitness enthusiasts. You can enjoy your meals at the inhouse restaurant or simply grab a drink from the bar. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property and is not limited to the hotel guest rooms. The hotel is just a 10-minute walking distance from the Universal Studios of Singapore as well as Resorts World Casino. It is also just a 20-minute drive from the popular Orchard Road and 35 minutes away from the Changi International Airport.
The rooms are quite spacious and well air-conditioned and sport modern interiors although the building itself is quite old. The bathrooms are designed with granite and has a separate shower. You can approach the 24-hour front desk for currency exchange and babysitting services.