Since I had a few days in Singapore, I set up in the Bencoolen, then set off to find something a bit more local in character. The Hotel Bencoolen is a modern building, with a pool.
I checked a few of the more boutique places in Chinatown and Little India, such as the The Inn at Temple Street, Kerbau Hotel, and Perak Lodge. But the rooms were not that much nicer, and the prices were all above that of the Hotel Bencoolen. In the end I just stayed there for the whole stay. The staff are very friendly, and that pool is a pleasure to drop into after a hot day wandering around Sinapore. In terms of value for money, it was the one.