Great value, clean hotel, & an enjoyable time.
I stayed at Hotel 81 Palace for five nights and I was very pleased with my choice.
My room was cleaned every morning, new linen was provided (as were two bottles of complementary water), and I had a bathroom all to myself.
Singapore is a humid place, and the air-con came in handy at night. The hotel walls are solid, and there’s minimal noise from the outside. A large TV, kettle, hair dryer and mugs were also provided.
The reception on the TV wasn’t 100%, but I was still pleased with having two dedicated sports channels.
I had a wonderful stay. The closest train station (AlJunied) is a ten minute walk away. A one-way ticket to City Hall will cost $2.30 (and you will get $1 back when you refund your MRT card).
After 8pm the streets of Geylang become very interesting. Yes, there are lots of prostitutes, but they respect your space. The streets are filled with outdoor bars and restaurants. You will see most locals sipping on a Tiger beer and being relaxed. The streets might look dirty, but everyone there has a pleasant and laidback attitude. There are no bad vibes in Geylang, only good times and great food.
PS: A take-away store under Aljunied station sells whole meals (chicken & rice) from only $2! That’s unbeatable.