Hostel in Singapore
 

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone is familiar with the New Seventh Story Hotel in Singapore (www.nsshotel.com) - I'm thinking about staying there but would like to know if anyone knows anything good or bad about the place.

It seems a pretty good location & the prices seem a little too good to be true.

Any comments would be most welcome!

Re: Hostel in Singapore
 

I don;t know what the accomodation is like but it is a very strange hotel.
It sort of sits there by itself in the middle of a paddock. Location is
good, right around the corner from Bugis Junction. Raffles Hotel is around
the corner as is Suntec. Taxi's abound as do Buses and the closest MRT
(train) is at Raffles city.

Very long walk to Orchard Rd though if that is of any consequence.

"G'dayM8" wrote in message
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    > Hi all,
    > I was wondering if anyone is familiar with the New Seventh Story Hotel
    > in Singapore (www.nsshotel.com) - I'm
    > thinking about staying there but
    > would like to know if anyone knows anything good or bad about the place.
    > It seems a pretty good location & the prices seem a little too good
    > to be true.
    > Any comments would be most welcome!
    > --
    > Posted via http://britishexpats.com

Re: Hostel in Singapore
 

G'dayM8 wrote:
    > I was wondering if anyone is familiar with the New Seventh Story Hotel
    > in Singapore (www.nsshotel.com) - I'm
    > thinking about staying there but
    > would like to know if anyone knows anything good or bad about the place.
    > It seems a pretty good location & the prices seem a little too good
    > to be true.

I've never been to that hotel, but I can tell you two things:

1) The location is decent but not all that hot - by a highway and a big
unused patch of grass. Plenty of places in the same price range have better
locations (i.e., north or west a few blocks).

2) The price is fine, but it's about the going rate. Based on the photos and
my experiences with hotels in that range... the air conditioner will be
leaky or noisy or the controls won't work, the window won't close properly,
the TV will only get two channels properly, the sheets will have cigarette
holes, etc. Still a fine value because none of those things really matter,
but I wouldn't worry that it's "too good to be true."

miguel
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Re: Hostel in Singapore
 

The hotel appears recently refurbished, so facilities should be in decent
working order. Should offer good value for budget travellers. However,
expect night activities.

Nearby Bugis Junction/Bugis Street provides decent food & shopping at
various price levels & away from Orchard Road. If you are into IT, Sim Lim
Tower is about 1km away, down the main Rochor Road.

The "steamboat" restaurant across the green is popular.

All the best,
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    > I was wondering if anyone is familiar with the New Seventh Story Hotel
    > in Singapore (www.nsshotel.com) >
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Re: Hostel in Singapore
 

On Fri, 11 Oct 2002 22:51:51 +0800, "hvpl" wrote:

    >The "steamboat" restaurant across the green is popular.

Also don't miss the "dog head curry" at the restaurant round the
corner. National dish.

Re: Hostel in Singapore
 

This used to be where they manufactured whips used in the public
whippings of petty criminals.


On Fri, 11 Oct 2002 09:06:08 +0800, "JMS" wrote:

    >I don;t know what the accomodation is like but it is a very strange hotel.
    >It sort of sits there by itself in the middle of a paddock. Location is
    >good, right around the corner from Bugis Junction. Raffles Hotel is around
    >the corner as is Suntec. Taxi's abound as do Buses and the closest MRT
    >(train) is at Raffles city.

Re: Hostel in Singapore
 

Why don't try this webpage http://haising.com.sg
It's in the same
location and price range but clean and secure.

On Fri, 11 Oct 2002 00:15:39 +0000, G'dayM8
wrote:

    >Hi all,
    >I was wondering if anyone is familiar with the New Seventh Story Hotel
    >in Singapore (www.nsshotel.com) - I'm thinking
    >about staying there but
    >would like to know if anyone knows anything good or bad about the place.
    >It seems a pretty good location & the prices seem a little too good
    >to be true.
    >Any comments would be most welcome!
    >--
    >Posted via http://britishexpats.com

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Re: Hostel in Singapore
 

"singsong" wrote in message
    > This used to be where they manufactured whips used in the public
    > whippings of petty criminals.
Yes, and next door in the paddock was where they would have the public
hangings.


    > On Fri, 11 Oct 2002 09:06:08 +0800, "JMS" wrote:
    > >I don;t know what the accomodation is like but it is a very strange
hotel.
    > >It sort of sits there by itself in the middle of a paddock. Location is
    > >good, right around the corner from Bugis Junction. Raffles Hotel is
around
    > >the corner as is Suntec. Taxi's abound as do Buses and the closest MRT
    > >(train) is at Raffles city.

Re: Hostel in Singapore
 

You are finally learning. I am happy for you JMS.
Would you like 2 free tickets to this Friday's public whippings at the
Esplanade? Ringside seats........Dial 1-900-555-1212
Calls are charged at $1 a minute, GST not included.




On Sat, 12 Oct 2002 19:23:04 +0800, "JMS" wrote:

    >"singsong" wrote in message
    >> This used to be where they manufactured whips used in the public
    >> whippings of petty criminals.
    >Yes, and next door in the paddock was where they would have the public
    >hangings.

Re: Hostel in Singapore
 

G'dayM8 wrote in message news:...
    >... I was wondering if anyone is familiar with the New Seventh Story
Hotel
    > in Singapore (www.nsshotel.com) - I'm
    > thinking about staying there but
    > would like to know if anyone knows anything good or bad about the place.
...

I stayed there several years ago in a single room before it was
refurbished and before the area around it was razed for redevelopment.
(That's why it's a bit isolated in a lawn area.)

Anyway, it was fine and the shared bathroom was about as clean as
could be expected. Yes, the window mounted aircon was somewhat noisy.

As others have noted, it's close to Bugis MRT. There's a very good
food court in the Parco complex by the MRT. The hotel is within easy
walking distance to Arab Street. A bit further is Little India.
Orchard Road is 15 minutes away by MRT, including a transfer at City
Hall interchange.

Higher priced, but perhaps worth considering, is the YMCA Orchard,
which has a pool or the Beach Hotel
(www.asiatravel.com).
Rich

Re: Hostel in Singapore
 

Already have them. I and the family go every week.

"JSM" wrote in message
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    > You are finally learning. I am happy for you JMS.
    > Would you like 2 free tickets to this Friday's public whippings at the
    > Esplanade? Ringside seats........Dial 1-900-555-1212
    > Calls are charged at $1 a minute, GST not included.
    > On Sat, 12 Oct 2002 19:23:04 +0800, "JMS" wrote:
    > >"singsong" wrote in message
    > >> This used to be where they manufactured whips used in the public
    > >> whippings of petty criminals.
    > >>
    > >>
    > >Yes, and next door in the paddock was where they would have the public
    > >hangings.

Re: Hostel in Singapore
 

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very informative web site about every thing you need
to know before you come to Singapore:

www.the-inncrowd.com

Enjoy your stay in Singapore!!