Originally Posted by
jpatokal
No, but I can tell you that Joo Chiat is one of Singapore's designated red-light districts, which would also explain why they charge just $55 with taxes for a night.
FWIW Joo Chiat is actually not one of the 3 DRLs (Designated Red Light areas). The DRLs are Geylang, Desker/Petain and a small area in Chinatown. Notwithstanding that, Joo Chiat has been inundated with "Viet bars" in the last couple of years. Local residents up in arms etc etc