http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews.html en-us Hotel Reviews about the Bencoolen in Singapore, Singapore Copyright 2009 AsiaRooms.com 100 28 http://www.asiarooms.com/ http://www.asiarooms.com/images/asiarooms-rss.gif AsiaRooms.com: Bencoolen Hotel Reviews http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/921297.html The hotel was surprisingly good value for money. The room was very clean and the size was good compared to other hotels in this price range. The bed was a little firm, but comfortable. The bathroom size was very good and had a seperate shower which i... Mrs. Hall, Sharon Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:18:28 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/916033.html Very small room, poor breakfast, good location, friendly staff, should not increase in price ... Mr. Mueller, Hans-jochen Mon, 11 May 2009 11:15:42 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/913829.html The staff are friendly and accomodating. Though the room is quite small, it is clean. The food, on the other hand, is also good. Overall, I enjoyed our stay in Hotel Bencoolen. Ms. Regado, Jericah Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:13:12 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/902784.html Hotel Bencoolen is in an ideal location in Singapore. However the rooms are miniscule, so if you want to be able to move around, dont book anything less than King Solomon(we upgraded on our first day and it cost a small fortune). Breakfast is a farse... Mrs. Zouch, Leonie Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:54:39 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/901191.html We stayed at the Bencoolen for 3 days in November. Everything i read on the reviews were true. For a budget hotel, this hotel offered clean,comfortable rooms and bathroom. The staff were accomodating and one can see that they take great pains in tryi... Valderrama,m. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:40:46 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/900654.html Although the room is small it is enough for 1 or 2. The breakfst is not elaberate but tasty and sufficient. The pool incorporates a spa which is welcome after all that walking and the concierge is fantastic with all his local knowledge and very frien... Mr. Bowen, Martin Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:40:14 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/899931.html The room is small but clean. Ideal for people who just wants to use it for sleeping. It's pretty near to the MRT station. What was troublesome was that they start their breakfast only at 7.30am and they do not have proper room or enough tables to cat... Ms. Devi, Yamuna Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:28:21 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/896664.html Good location, close to Dhoby Ghaut station, Plaza Singapura and Orchard Road in one direction and Bugis Street in other direction. Good value for money Mr. Lemmey, Steven Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:05:08 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/895949.html Good location and for the price that we paid we were very happy with this hotel overall. The room was quite small but was in very good condition and always very clean. There was a safe provided in the room at no extra cost and the hotel has a nice o... Mr. Mccloskey, Gareth Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:06:41 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/893037.html The hotel is in a great location. The staff were quite helpful...our only problem was they moved us after the first night because of maintenance to the room. The doorman was very very helpful and always ready for a chat. The room was fairly small but... Ms. Jarrett, Jennifer Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:48:21 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/892878.html It was okay for a two day stay but the room was very small. Mr. Both, Norman Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:34:02 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/892875.html Location was central and easy access to anywhere. Room was too small and the air con was a bit too cold. Overall it was good. I would stay again, but request a larger room first. Ms. Wojcik, Calina Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:21:48 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/892324.html it is good place for short stay. Location in center. Mrs. Sozynska, Maria Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:47:33 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/891606.html The hotel is really old, and rooms are really small. Same on Bencoolen, there is another hotel81 bencoolen hotel nearby. Mrs. Zhang, Yuan Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:08:37 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/891494.html Overall the hotel is fine to good. The only down side is that the rooms are extremely small and even two in a double room would be a squeeze with little room for suitcases and luggage. The wireless internet was very average and I felt at $5 an ho... Mr. Trueman, David Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:46:47 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/889551.html My son and I was satisfied. Especially, hot water, hot coffee, and good location. However,the air conditioner was not working. It's not suitable for famillies because the room was too small. I think, that was very good for the budget travelers. Mrs. Hwang, Myounghi Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:37:31 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/888761.html we enjoyed our stay the service was extremly good and would certainly stay again if we were to return in the future warwick armstrong Mr. Armstrong, Warwick Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:30:20 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/884598.html The staff is not friendly at all especially receptionist and not helpful at all. They act as if the hotel is belong to them and do not prior or understand customer needs. There's only one staff, a concierge, very polite and carry all our luggage ... Yenti Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:39:14 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/883393.html The room is so small. This is the smallest hotel room that I have ever been to. For such a room rate, I think it is just too small. The breakfast is lousy, a very budget type. Due to the hotel lack of space, the breakfast is by the road side which is... Mr. Kok Che, Tham Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:34:07 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/882373.html Good points: personal welcoming and friendly. Facilities acceptable with almost everything needed. Near the Orchard road, quiet and clean enough. Bad points:room actually too small. Bad aircon system. Breakfast so so. Good for short holidays but... Mr. Brunier, Eric Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:03:01 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/879308.html Great location, very basic otherwise and the room was tiny. We booked a twin and the only room they had available was a triple Ms. Cinanni, Teresa Thu, 15 May 2008 04:36:02 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/877267.html The Bencoolen Hotel is well-located and easy to find. As a budget hotel, it is nothing fancy, but absolutely adequate for those who plan to spend most of their time out and about. The staff were friendly and accommodating, especially the bellboy who... Mr. Jacobs, Andrew Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:41:35 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/876796.html The hotel was ideally located for sightseeing and for the MRT. In addition to that, the hotel staff were very pleasant and helpful to us. The initial room that I was given by the hotel was a corner room with a connecting door to the next room. It wa... Mr. Imray, Malcolm Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:57:07 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/873413.html the room i stayed at (701) was small but very clean. the bathroom was also good considering the small space given. the downside is that the airconditioning can't be directly controlled in the room and you have to call the front desk for it. the tv a... Josh Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:04:01 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/860959.html This hotel gave us more than we expected, in a positive way. The doorkeeper/consierge was really nice and responded to all our needs, such as letting us store our bags in a locked room while we where waiting for our check-in. Meanwhile we could go o... Ms Helena K Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:17:08 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/824648.html The room was tiny - We actually had trouble putting our bags down and had a terrible view of a lane and the rest of the hotel out our window. The room was, however, clean and provided soaps, shampoo, toothbrushes etc. Their was a pool which was goo... Steph Tue, 15 Jan 2008 04:58:37 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/803659.html The location of the Bencoolin was very good. Everything else was awful. Small room, nowhere to put a suit case. Worn out carpet and wall paper pealing off the walls. A/C controls are locked so you have to call the front desk to change temp or fan sp... Mr. Lentz, Fred Mon, 17 Dec 2007 04:15:31 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/742573.html Once again I have had the opportunity to be in Singapore and to stay at the Bencoolen Hotel which has become my preferred place for accommodation whil in S'pore. I have always enjoyed a warm and friendly welcome from the Staff and Management, with... Mr. Collins, Peter Thu, 27 Sep 2007 07:52:44 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Singapore/Singapore/175511--hotel-reviews/717016.html Room was very small but clean. Breakfast is just ok - not a lot of variety. Location is ok - just at the back of Rendezvous Hotel. The doorman was very helpful and accomodating. Try the other hotel beside it - Strands; and the one infront - Summervie... Mr. Cacho, Melchor Sun, 26 Aug 2007 11:43:57 +0100