The hype
Travelers love the clean, modern rooms and the Balestier food scene, but often underestimate the distance to the MRT.
Aloft Singapore Novena
$140-220/ nacht
Boek dit als You want a modern, high-value base in a foodie neighborhood and don't mind taking a shuttle to the subway.
Waarom mensen ervan houden
- Direct access to Zhongshan Mall (supermarket & food)
- Two distinct wings offering different price/amenity balances
- Excellent local food scene (Balestier Road) right outside
Snel Overzicht: A tale of two towers: book the West Wing for the pool and convenience, or the East Wing to save cash and burn calories walking to the gym.
Beoordeeld door @katespans: I couldn't resist checking out this spot after seeing the exterior! The room is compact but super stylish—that 'BOJIO' pillow cracked me up immediately. Waking up to those sweeping views of Balestier made the stay feel way more expensive than it was. Perfect solo city base.
Gast die hier verbleef zei
Reality check
East Wing guests frequently complain about feeling 'second class' due to the lack of an in-building pool and smaller room size.
- You are a Marriott Bonvoy member chasing elite nights on a budget
- You prioritize local hawker food over tourist traps
- You need a halal breakfast option (21 on Rajah is excellent)
Schoonmaak & Onderhoud
8.5
- Housekeeping: Generally excellent daily service; rooms are freshly renovated and feel crisp.
- Bathroom hygiene: Sparkling. Grout is new (2023 renovation), no mold issues reported recently.
- Maintenance: Top-notch overall, though isolated reports of noisy AC units exist.
- Linens & towels: Fresh, white, and fluffy. One video review noted a 'ducky' smell in pillows, but this is an outlier.
- Odors & scents: Lobby has the signature Aloft 'vibrant' scent; rooms are neutral/fresh.
Sleepability™
7.5STIL
0-4LUID
4-7.5GEMATIGD
7.5-10STIL
- Traffic noise from Balestier Road (especially lower floors)
- Loud air conditioning units (specific complaints about 'tornado' sounds in some rooms)
Voordat je boekt
Goed om te weten
- East Wing = formerly Days Hotel (Budget); West Wing = formerly Ramada (Premium).
- You get one complimentary parking coupon per room per day.
- The pool and main gym are in the West Wing; East Wing has a smaller gym only.
Wat je mee moet nemen
- Umbrella/Poncho (the walk between wings is not fully sheltered)
- EZ-Link card or contactless payment for the public bus (Bus 21/131 stops right outside)
Kamer Genie
Beste keuzes
- West Wing 'Urban' King Room (High Floor) – larger (23 sqm), direct pool/gym access, and better views.
- West Wing Patio Room – if you want direct access to the pool deck.
Kamers om te vermijden
- East Wing 'Breezy' rooms facing the main road (noise risk)
- Room 1561 (specific recent complaint about deafening AC noise)
Kamer Aanvraag Genie – kopiëren en plakken
“I would appreciate a room in the West Wing (Urban Room) on a high floor, facing away from Balestier Road for a quieter stay. If possible, please avoid rooms near the elevator.”
Veelgestelde vragen & Verborgen tips
Alles wat je eigenlijk wilt weten voordat je boekt.
Is there a shuttle to the MRT?
Yes, a free shuttle runs to Novena MRT every 20-40 minutes from ~8:30 AM to 9:10 PM.
Which wing is better?
The West Wing is superior. It houses the pool, larger gym, and is connected to the mall. East Wing rooms are smaller.
Is breakfast Halal?
Yes, '21 on Rajah' in the East Wing serves a Halal-certified buffet. 'Yuè' in the West Wing is not Halal-certified.
Can East Wing guests use the pool?
Yes, but you have to walk ~50m outdoors to the West Wing to access it.
Is it walkable to the city center?
No. You are in Balestier. Orchard Road is a bus/train ride away. Walking to Novena MRT takes ~15-20 mins.
Are there connecting rooms?
Yes, connecting rooms are available, but subject to availability—request early.
Tips van Insiders
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Bus 131 or 145 right outside takes you directly to Vivocity/Harbourfront or Chinatown—often faster than the MRT shuttle loop.
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The 'Sky Lounge' in the West Wing is an outdoor terrace accessible to elite members, but it's unmanned and often empty.
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Zhongshan Mall next door has a FairPrice Finest supermarket for cheap drinks and snacks.
5 dingen die je moet weten voordat je gaat
💡The 'Breezy' rooms in the East Wing have the sink located outside the bathroom (in the main room area).
💡The West Wing gym has an outdoor area with a punching bag and tire flip—rare for a hotel gym.
💡You can hear the live music from W XYZ bar in the West Wing lobby if you are on the lower floors above it.
💡The shuttle breaks for lunch/dinner, so there are gaps in the schedule around 1pm and 7pm.
💡The 'park' between the hotels (Zhongshan Park) is tiny but has a nice playground for toddlers.
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