Stayed here 2 yrs ago, and decided to stayed here again. Pros: - Clean - Hot bath water - Friendly staffs Cons: - 10mins walk from MRT (not far away actually.. but you would be annoyed if you are going to return to hotel 2-3 times a day..)
I have stayed at the Emerald many times over the years and find it very close to most things or a bus or train ride away. Since upgrading the rooms they have increased their prices and it is getting out of my range. Next visit have booked a family room to share with a friend to keep costs down, we usually have our own rooms. The rooms are cleaned each day and linen and towels fresh each day, coffe and water supplied each day.
The hotel room (deluxe) is clean (looks newly painted), every room features are functioning well (water heater, hair dryer, coffee maker, TV and adjustable aircondition). The staff are accommodating, it is just that they do not accept early check-in. It is just walking distance away from the Kallang MRT station. There are lot of eatery nearby the hotel. We didn't see the hotel easily though it is easy to locate because the name of the hotel facing the entrance of the alley is written in chinese, we need to get near the hotel to see it's name written in english in order to know that it is the hotel we are looking for. I can say that our whole stay was very nice and comfortable. I recommend this hotel to everyone who is on a financial budget and wants a nice place to stay. I will surely stay again in this hotel in my next visit to Singapore. : )
Apart from rust being in the bath tub of the first two rooms they gave me, the hotel was again very good. The third room they offered me was more acceptable and good value for the money I had to pay. The staff were friendly and helpful and provided a quick service whenever you needed them. Very convenient location for food and transport as well.
air conditioner could not be adjusted, there is no bed cover only a thin blanket, so it's too cold, could not sleep.... the area near the hotel is not good for family, there are still some prostitutes....
I asked about early check in pre booking , no reply I presumed ok , so I booked , on arrival no room , after pressure they offered me but at a charge of 37 sing , I refused to pay this and walked the streets for five hours , I have stayed many times in geylang area at hotel 81 no problem if I wish to arrive earlier , and no charge .