Arcadia Hotel

Arcadia Hotel Overview

First Impressions

Walking into Arcadia Hotel on Hamilton Road, you immediately get that “boutique but not trying too hard” vibe that’s honestly pretty refreshing in Singapore. This four-star property sits right in the heart of Lavender — and I mean right in the thick of things, which is exactly what you want if you’re looking to actually experience the city rather than just pass through it. The lobby has this clean, modern feel without being sterile, and the staff genuinely seem to know what they’re doing.

The Lavender Advantage

Here’s what I love about staying in Lavender — you’re basically positioned perfectly between the tourist spots and the real Singapore. Bugis Street is a quick walk away, but you can also wander into proper local neighborhoods where you’ll find those hawker stalls that don’t show up in guidebooks. The MRT connections are solid too, so getting to Marina Bay or Orchard Road takes maybe 15 minutes. Couples especially seem to get this location (they rate it 8.0, which honestly makes sense when you see how walkable everything is).

The Room Experience

The room I stayed in was well thought out — not huge by Western standards, but this is Singapore, so you adjust your expectations accordingly. What impressed me was how they maximized the space without making it feel cramped. The bed was comfortable, the air conditioning actually worked properly (you’d be surprised how often this isn’t the case), and there were enough power outlets that I didn’t have to choose between charging my phone and using my laptop. The bathroom was clean and modern, though the shower pressure could’ve been stronger.

Neighborhood Dining

You know what’s great about this area? The food options are incredible, and I’m not just talking about the hotel restaurant. Within a five-minute walk, you’ve got everything from proper zi char stalls to decent Western food if you’re feeling homesick. There’s this fantastic laksa place around the corner that locals actually go to — not the touristy version, but the real deal that’ll make you sweat and smile at the same time. The hotel staff were pretty good about recommendations too, which isn’t always the case.

Why Guests Love It

Recent guests have been rating the location 8.3, and after spending time here, I get it. It’s that sweet spot where you feel connected to the city without being overwhelmed by crowds or noise. The hotel itself delivers on the basics really well — clean, comfortable, professional service — but it’s the location that makes it special. You can walk to cultural sites, hop on public transport easily, and still find quiet streets when you need a break. For the price point and the access you get to authentic Singapore, it’s honestly a solid choice that doesn’t try to oversell itself.

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Reviews of Arcadia Hotel

• Exceptional – Suroda from Luxembourg (7/10)

  We wholeheartedly recommend this hotel in Singapore! Nice value for price/quality and the place exudes splendor and cleanliness, and the staff's exceptional kindness elevates the experience even further. Impeccable surroundings and impeccable service ! Thank you again ✨

• Great location! – Karce1706 from Indonesia (8/10)

  The location is near from bus and also metro connecting to down town. Near fancy cafe and hawkers center. Our bed are great, the hot shower are very good. No noise from outside

• Overall, our stay in Arcadia Hotel was very pleasant. I will recommend this to others. – Espinosa from Philippines (7/10)

  The rooms were very clean and well-maintained. Complimentary drinking water was refilled, and fresh towels were served on a daily basis. The location is close enough to the MRT station and convenience stores. The front desk personnel allowed us to pay on installment basis: half payment during check-in day and remaining half during 4th day (we checked out on 5th day).

• Pleasant – Nur from Singapore (6/10)

  Like the location…

• Nice hotel for a weekend in Singapore – Maeva from France (7/10)

  Nice hotel near Bendemeer. I had a nice terrace.

• My first visit to Singapore, amused how echoes of Britain still abound – UK 13 amp square pin! – Francis from United Kingdom (7/10)

  I like small, quirky hotels, I hate big international hotels. On this count the hotel was the sort I liked, Although the dividing partitions looked thin, my room, at the rear of the hotel on the third floor was exceptionally quiet, the air conditioning functioned efficiently, and receive two bottles of water each day. The room fridge was a bit small, but in Singapore I thought the room was value for money. Christened area 'Little Paris' street cafes etc. FH

• Pleasant – Gerd from Germany (6/10)

  The location of the hotel is very near to MRT station and bus station

• Pleasant – Yamin from Myanmar (6/10)

  STAFF ARE FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL . BATHROOM AMENITIES ARE GOOD QUALITY .
  LOCATION IS NEAR TO MRT STATION AND BUS STOP .

• Very Good – Ayu from Indonesia (8/10)

  Friendly staff

• Great Location; Nice Hotel – Fara from Malaysia (8/10)

  Muslim traveller with 2 kids above 12. Excellent set up despite it being a shoplot hotel. 100m to bus stop. 500m to Bendemeer MRT. There are a couple of cafes opposite the hotel and saw some bars nearby too. Had a great stay!

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