ibis budget Singapore Joo Chiat

We slept well on the hard beds we like, and there was no traffic noise at night. The lobby was well presented, the reception lady was friendly and welcoming, and the room and bathroom were clean. There are lots of small, affordable restaurants around and a hawker center close by. The only thing that bothered us was the window that can’t be opened. I guess it’s for safety reasons.

The location worked well for us, around 11km from the main airport, with a Grab taking about 20 minutes and costing 18 USD. Reception were really friendly and helpful. The room is fine for a budget hotel, though that mattress was almost too hard to sleep on.

There are plenty of restaurants in this nice area, and the airport is only about 15 minutes away. A basic 7eleven across the road sells mostly unhealthy snacks and drinks. Pho Tho Da, a no-frills Vietnamese restaurant, is just up the street. The room was clean and basic, about what we expected. Reception, though, were rude, unhelpful, and poor at their jobs.

The staff were friendly and helpful, and the shower had very good pressure, though I had to hold the showerhead while washing. The shower itself is small. We stayed two weeks, and the clean rooms were small too. You can clearly hear other guests talking, phones going off, and furniture being moved, so the rooms definitely aren't soundproof. The beds are very firm. We liked that, though I can see some people wanting a softer one. For the price, the hotel was okay and felt worth what we paid.