V Hotel Bencoolen

V Hotel Bencoolen Overview

First Impressions

Walking into V Hotel Bencoolen, you immediately get that modern boutique vibe without the pretentious attitude. The lobby’s sleek but not intimidating — honestly, it feels like they actually thought about what travelers want rather than just trying to impress. It’s a four-star property that doesn’t try to be something it’s not, which I actually appreciate more than places that oversell themselves. The overall design philosophy prioritizes comfort and practicality over unnecessary flourishes.

Location That Actually Matters

Here’s the thing about Bencoolen Street — you’re basically in the sweet spot of Singapore. I mean, you can walk to Bugis Street in about five minutes, Little India’s right there, and the whole Bras Basah cultural district is practically on your doorstep. What really sold me though was how easy it is to get around from here. The MRT connections are solid, and you know what? Sometimes you just want to grab a late-night snack without taking a taxi across the city.

The Room Experience

The room design is clean and functional — they’ve clearly put thought into maximizing space without making it feel cramped. The bed’s comfortable (always my first test), and the air conditioning actually works properly, which honestly isn’t always a given in Singapore’s humidity. The bathroom’s compact but well-designed, and there’s enough storage space that you’re not living out of your suitcase the entire time.

Breakfast and Practical Perks

The buffet breakfast is surprisingly decent for a hotel this size. Nothing fancy, but they cover the basics well — local options alongside Western standards, fresh fruit, and coffee that doesn’t taste like it’s been sitting around for hours. What I really appreciated was the parking situation — having private parking at the hotel is actually a big deal in this part of Singapore, especially if you’re planning any day trips or just prefer having a car. It’s one of those practical touches that makes a real difference during your stay.

Why Guests Love It

Look, this isn’t the flashiest hotel in Singapore, but it gets the fundamentals right. The location score speaks for itself — couples especially seem to love how walkable everything is from here. You’re close enough to the action but not stuck in the middle of tourist chaos. The staff knows what they’re doing, the place is clean and well-maintained, and honestly, you’re getting solid value for what you pay. Sometimes that’s exactly what you need when you’re traveling through this vibrant city.

To book hotel in Singapore for Formula 1 night races, travelers reserve suites early to pair rooftop cocktails with sky gardens.

V Hotel Bencoolen Accommodations

Reviews of V Hotel Bencoolen

• Excellent stay – Cristina from Canada (8/10)

  The most i like is the staff, cleanliness of the room, the water supply and the location accessible for everything.

• Pleasant – Martin from Australia (6/10)

  Location

• Very Good – Joanna from Ireland (8/10)

  Good price for such a central location

• Very Good – Michelle from Malaysia (8/10)

  The room was quirky and suited our needs

• Very Good – Nur from Malaysia (8/10)

  The location is great. Between 2 MRT stations.

• Great Location beside MTR – Denis from Ireland (7/10)

  Location is perfect within walking or MTR ( station right beside hotel )distance of all downtown and Marina bay areas , we were there for only one night and everything was adequate , breakfast is served in a small restaurant next door with a reasonable selection

• green hotel – T from Canada (8/10)

  location is excellent, next to bencoolen mrt station n Hawker nearby, like 3 mins walk.
  
  np point in ordering breakfast fr hotel.
  
  they hab a pool, washing machine n dryer.
  
  $5 Singapore dollars to wash n another $5 to dry

• Great location! Next to subway stations which is most important during F1 race weekend. – Nicha from Thailand (8/10)

  I liked the location of the hotel which is close to 2 MRT stations (DT and CC lines), restaurants, and convenient stores . The staffs were friendly and the check-in was very convenient.

• Excellent location with very helpful staff. – Jane from Australia (8/10)

  Great location and super helpful friendly staff

• Pleasant – Julie from New Zealand (6/10)

  Extremely helpful staff, very clean, pretty good location. Asked to stay 2nd night so we had access to room all 2nd day as flight didn't leave till 11pm. Very obliging. Good beds

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