Cheap hotels
Aug 21, 2007 | 10:51 am
#16
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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
And a Viet bar is a karaoke joint with darkened windows and lots of Vietnamese ladies in very short skirts sitting around.
Aug 21, 2007 | 8:12 pm
#17
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I'm booked at the Astro for a trip in Jan '08 as the transit hotel said they were full. The Astro looked close to SIN and that it has some good food w/in walking distance for a late night munchie upon arrival before turning in.
Oct 17, 2007 | 10:17 pm
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Oct 17, 2007 | 10:34 pm
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In the same area, Hotel 81 Bugis is *much* nicer than New 7th Storey and doesn't have that short time hotel feel of the Geylang venues. Or, maybe I'm desensitized.
The area isn't nearly as interesting, but it's a lot closer to the tourist stuff, MTR, etc. Tell the taxi driver "Shaw Towers".
The area isn't nearly as interesting, but it's a lot closer to the tourist stuff, MTR, etc. Tell the taxi driver "Shaw Towers".
Oct 18, 2007 | 9:51 am
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S'pore cheap hotels
Although not a hotel, it is cheap. 1bnbSingapore.com is located on 25th floor of an apartmrnt bldg.. Easy cab, subway or bus ride to main attractions. Very clean and well run b & b. I recommend it highly!