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May 12, 2014 | 10:14 am

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Originally Posted by wethereyet

Which unlike the walking tourist areas like Raffles or Orchard, anything a visitor would want to do is a cab ride....

Cab ride? An MRT ride of two stops puts you at Orchard and a bit more for other areas.

I live two buildings away from the Ibis Novena on Balestier and there are lots of tourists using the Ibis as a base and walking past my place, 800 paces, up to the MRT. Some as families heading out. Some with their suitcases heading to the airport (Typically Japanese of all ages). Some business travelers as well. And nearly across the street from the Ibis are the Day Inn and Ramada hotels.

The Courtyard location is about 200 steps until you are in the MRT.

Do I think being in a hotel on Orchard has benefits? Yes.

The Sheraton is at Newton and is further from the MRT than the Courtyard will be to the MRT. The Courtyard will also have the advantage of being right next to two large shopping malls.

But being two stops away and saving 100+ / night has some serious benefits to a lot of people.

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