I found this wonderful gem in Singapore last year and was very impressed. I have stayed at other higher rated hotels in Singapore but have never had a better experience than I did at the cheaper Copthorne King’s. I picked it just based on price and availability and got lucky. I must say its one of the nicest stays I have had in a hotel anywhere. Add in the fact that it was under S$100 and you have a real winner.

Upon arrival, the bell man was right there to help with the luggage. I went right up to the front desk and had a hassle-free check-in with an excellent staff. The bell man took us to our room and showed us all the lights, TV stations, and controls and really made us feel at home. He was interested in talking, and not just for a tip it seems.

The room itself was FANTASTIC. The decorations were very up-to-date. It looked as though it must have been redecorated the week before we came. The room and bathroom were also super clean and well-maintained. We were also treated to a semi-panoramic view, as we were in a curved tower and one wall was a long curved window. It had a beautiful view of the Singapore skyline. The bed was very comfortable, which was nice, as this was the night before my grueling flight back to the US. The only drawback to the room is that it was a bit small, but not painfully so.

We went for dinner and heard they have a famous Penang buffet at their restaurant, but we got there right as it was closing. The front desk lady said that it would be no problem for them to keep it open longer for us, but I didn’t feel right about making the staff work longer hours. We decided to order á la carte, and I had an excellent grilled salmon and my wife had a noodle dish, which was also excellent. The restaurant staff was also excellent, even considering the late hour.

They also had an excellent bar with a live band. The band was pretty good, the typical Filipino band that you see in many hotels around Singapore and Malaysia. The drinks were priced well, and there was a nice mix of friendly people there.

The location is good, but I didn’t have much time to get my bearing, as I was leaving the next day. There is an MRT station close by, and it seemed pretty close to Chinatown.

If given an option, I will stay no other place in Singapore from now on.