Hotel 1929 Singapore is located in the bustling business hubs of Chinatown, one of the oldest districts of the city. The location of Hotel 1929 Singapore makes it an ideal spot for relaxation for the business travelers while the moderate room prices makes it a favorite haunt of the budget travelers.
This three star facility is within walking distance from the Chinatown Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) one of the most convenient modes of transportation in Singapore. Staying at Hotel 1929 Singapore allows the guests with easy access to the number of art galleries and coffee shops situated in Chinatown.
Few of the tourist attractions near Hotel 1929 are the Chinatown Heritage Centre, Chinatown Food Street, and Chinatown Night Market, which have been declared a national heritage sites.
The Chinatown Heritage Centre consists of three shop houses and is situated at Pagoda Street. One of the oldest buildings in the town the Center is also famous for its architecture.
The location of Hotel 1929 Singapore also allows the guests to experience the pleasure of night shopping at the famous Chinatown night market. One can shop for various traditional and modern products like Chinese jewellery to clothing to traditional opera masks. For entertainment purpose, dance performances are also organized by the locals. One can also immerse themselves in checking out the local delicacies in the local food stalls. The night market usually operates till 11 o’clock in the night but on public holidays and weekends the market stays open till 1 am.
Another interesting place of visit very close to Hotel 1929 is the Chinatown Food Street. A must in the itinerary for all food lovers, the Food Street is situated at Smith Street. Just a few blocks away from the hotel it is known for its variety of dishes that are on offer here. Known for its street food, the signature dishes are Char Kway Teow (fried noodles with fresh cockles), Carrot Cake and Rojak (local salad tossed with sweet sauce and peanuts). Most of the dishes are low priced and one may not have o pay more than S$5 for a meal.
While staying at the Hotel 1929, one can also visit Tanjong Pagar that houses most of the pre-World War II shop houses. Hotel guests can take the MRT to visit this heritage site of Chinatown. Tanjong Pagar also houses a number of pubs and lounges in the conserved shop houses. One can also visit the Singapore City gallery at the Urban Redevelopment Authority that lies in close proximity to the Tanjong Pagar. The gallery plays host to around 48 stunning displays and 3-D animation and is a must for all those interested in viewing the urban development history of Singapore.
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