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  • 33 Erskine Road
     Singapore City, Singapore 069333
    6511 3333
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Scarlet Hotel

  • April 16, 2009
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Drever from Ayr
Scarlet Hotel

Scarlet Hotel opened in December 2004, created from a series of houses and shops strung together to form a charming hotel. The hotel stands ideally placed close to China Town. There’s a market across the street, easy access to the metro, good restaurants in the neighbourhood and the Buddha Tooth Temple nearby is a don’t-miss sight.

Scarlet receptionists were welcoming and found our reservation quickly. From the lobby, I could feel the style of the hotel with its various textures and colours matched almost in wilful contradiction, to provide a mood, which is dramatic, daring and bold - a boutique hotel quirky but with class.

A member of staff showed us to our air-conditioned room and explained its layout and the operation of its various gadgets. Water and a fizzy drink were free but the variety of other items in the chill cabinet came at a price. Like the other staff he was pleasant and couldn't do enough for us. All were knowledgeable about the city.

Our travel agent had booked an upstairs room for us with a balcony and seating area. Luxury indeed for it is my understanding that all Standard rooms have no window. The room was modern while on the small side and we found it comfortable. We had a huge comfy bed with clean white linen and a selection of pillows. The large wardrobe contained an umbrella, which we put to immediate use on our first day in Singapore. The bathroom had a walk in shower and enough light and space as well as quality toiletries. As compact as the room was, it had all that we could wish for and was kept spotlessly clean - as is all Singapore.

The room featured a digital in-room safe, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities. It also had a telephone with voice mail, work desk with data port for PC and fax connection, hi-speed Internet access, colour television with cable and movie channel, CD/VCD/DVD player and hairdryer. The hotel also had dry-cleaning laundry and concierge services. For relaxation, guests can take advantage of the leisure facilities including gymnasium and Jacuzzi – and a free newspaper.

Arriving at 2.30 in the afternoon after a long flight with the added complication of an eight-hour time difference we decided to eat in on the first night. The food in the restaurant and service proved excellent. The menu had the prices presented so discretely that I hadn’t noticed them. When the bill came I couldn’t believe the high cost. Perhaps that was why only another couple occupied the dining room. I assumed it was because it was an hotel that prices were high but next day found all restaurants in Singapore charged high prices! The breakfast was good with a choice of pastries, fruit and a cooked selection.

A short walk round the back of the hotel there is a huge undercover food area. There must have been thousands of people eating there. Unfortunately we were never able to get a free table there but the meals looked out of this world and much cheaper than in the hotel.

Apart from the expensive restaurant I highly recommend this hotel.

From journal A Two Day Stopover in Singapore

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