Hotel Royal, Singapore - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

36 Newton Road, Singapore, Singapore, 307964

Hotel Royal, a 4-star property in Thomson Road, features 362 rooms across 16 floors with a functional lobby showcasing mirrored pillars, fountain, and Chinese wall prints. The property offers conference facilities for 250 people, a swimming pool, sauna, and comprehensive safety systems including fire extinguishers and smoke detectors.

Spacious Modern Accommodations

The 323 ft² rooms at Hotel Royal provide LCD televisions, minibars, and large windows for natural light. Certain units include seating areas and safes, while all accommodations feature air conditioning and 24-hour room service.

Three Distinct Restaurants

Three onsite restaurants serve diverse cuisine options: Jade Room Restaurant specializes in Peking dishes, while HappyJoy Restaurant and Trishaw Coffeehouse complete the dining portfolio.

Recreation and Entertainment

The outdoor pool features a deck with sun loungers and umbrellas. Additional facilities include The Aurora Club, Link Pub, Superstar KTV, VIP lobby lounge, and a self-service launderette with washing machines.

Central Singapore Location

Hotel Royal sits 0.2 miles from Novena, 2.5 miles from Promenade MRT, and 15.5 miles from Changi. The property stands 6-10 minutes from Novena MRT Station, three major shopping centers, and Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Double`

Max:

2 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Max:

2 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

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Family Room ll

Max:

3 persons

31 m²

Bed options:

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Centre

Singapore 2.7 km

Airports

Changi (SIN) 21.9 km

Train

Promenade MRT Station 3.4 km

Tanjong Pagar KTM Railway Station 5.0 km

Underground

Novena500 m

Newton700 m

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Free parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Luggage storage
Lift
Currency exchange
Barber shop
Coffee shop
Vending machines

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Babysitting/Child services

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool

Room features

Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

36 Newton Road, Singapore, Singapore, 307964

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36 Newton Road, Singapore, Singapore, 307964

City landmarks

Botanical Garden

Singapore Botanic Gardens

2.9 km

Garden

Gardens by the Bay

4.6 km

Gallery

National Museum of Singapore

2.4 km

Mall

ION Orchard

2.1 km

Mall

Bugis Street

2.3 km

68 Orchard Road Plaza Singapura

The Istana

1.1 km

Garden

National Orchid Garden

3.0 km

Mall

Suntec City

3.1 km

Church

Church Of St Alphonsus

1.1 km

Mosque

Masjid Sultan

2.5 km

178 Waterloo Street Kwan im Temple

Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple

2.2 km

Pagoda

Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple

1.5 km

28 Irrawaddy Road New Phoenix Park

Police Heritage Centre

910 m

Museum

Singapore Art Museum

2.4 km

Shopping Area

Zhongshan Mall

1.8 km

12 Tai Gin Road Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

1.4 km

Store

Mustafa Centre

2.3 km

Event hall

Indian Heritage Centre

2.1 km

Gallery

The Cathay

2.1 km

Museum

National Gallery Singapore

3.1 km

68 Thomson Road

Need Massage

850 m

Shopping Area

Velocity

930 m

Mall

Far East Shopping Centre

2.2 km

Mall

City Square Mall

2.4 km

Mall

Ngee Ann City

2.2 km

Shopping Area

The Centrepoint

2.2 km

Serangoon Road

Little India

2.0 km

Mall

Orchard Gateway

2.4 km

Mall

Plaza Singapura

3.1 km

Nearby

Mall

United Square Shopping Mall

420 m

Restaurants

Da Luca Italian Restaurant

510 m

1 Goldhill Plaza #01-1921 Goldhill Plaza

Matsuo Sushi Restaurant

500 m

1 Goldhill Plaza Goldhill Plaza

Chui Huay Lim Teochew Cuisine

620 m

190 Keng Lee Road

Bakerzin

780 m

101 Thomson Road United Square #01-07/60 United Square

Vienna International Seafood & Teppanyaki Buffet Restaurant

780 m

101 Thomson Road #1-01 United Square

Soup Restaurant

780 m

101 Thomson Road United Square #B1-10 United Square

Delifrance

780 m

101 Thomson Road Floor 01 United Square

YAYOI Japanese Teishoku Restaurant

780 m

101 Thomson Road United Square #B1-54/55 United Square

Nara Japanese Restaurant Pte Ltd

540 m

167 Thomson Road Goldhill Shopping Centre

Udders Ice Cream Novena

580 m

155 Thomson Road Goldhill Plaza

Duckland

800 m

101 Thomson Road United Square United Square Shopping Mall B1-09&64/65

Daessiksin Korean BBQ Buffet

750 m

112 Thomson Road United Square

Brauhaus Restaurant & Pub

650 m

101 Thomson Road United Square #B1-13/14

Ssikkek Korean Grill BBQ

790 m

101 Thomson Road United Square

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

58%

enjoyed the hotel and would happily stay again

5.8/10

Guest rating

Rooms

5.4

Location

7.0

Service

5.4

Dining

5.6

3/5 based on 818 reviews

#261 of 325 hotels in Singapore based on Tripadvisor

Jason

United Kingdom, March 2025

6.0/10

I had a mixed experience at Hotel Royal. While the location is fantastic and the staff were friendly, the rooms felt outdated and I encountered several issues that affected my stay. The noise from neighboring rooms was bothersome, and the check-in process could be improved significantly.

Rooms

5.0

The room I stayed in was quite large, but it showed signs of age and needed some updating. I could hear conversations from the room next to mine, which made it hard to relax. The cleanliness left something to be desired, especially with stained carpets and old furnishings.

Service

6.0

The staff were generally nice and tried to help when asked. However, there were delays with service, like when I had to call multiple times for clean towels.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location is excellent, just a short walk to Novena MRT and close to plenty of dining options. This made it easy for me to get around Singapore.

Dining

5.0

Breakfast was somewhat disappointing, with limited choices and below-par food quality. The breakfast experience was often crowded due to tour groups, which added to the chaos.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities were basic. The small swimming pool didn't offer much space for swimming, and the gym was hardly impressive. Overall, I expected more for the price I paid.

Alexander

United Kingdom, February 2025

7.4/10

My stay at Hotel Royal left me with mixed feelings. While the location was convenient, I encountered cleanliness issues that were quite disappointing. The dining options were limited, and at times, the service felt lacking in warmth. Overall, it was a decent stay, but there were definitely areas for improvement.

Rooms

5.0

The room was spacious, but had an unpleasant smell and the sheets were not fresh. I even noticed some odd things with the toiletries provided.

Service

5.0

Unfortunately, the staff's attitude was often dismissive, and I felt like they could have been more helpful and polite.

Location

6.0

The hotel is well-located, only a short walk from the MRT station. It's a few bus stops from Orchard Road, which is a plus.

Dining

5.0

Dining options were limited, and the breakfast variety was not impressive. The coffee was cold on one occasion, which was disappointing.

Facilities

5.0

There were basic facilities like room service and a pool, but the laundry situation was hit or miss, and the cleanliness by the poolside left much to be desired.

Archie

United Kingdom, February 2025

5.6/10

My stay at Hotel Royal was a mixed bag. The room was generally clean, but older and in need of refurbishment. The location was convenient for accessing nearby restaurants, but I found the overall service lacking some warmth. While the breakfast had a decent variety, it wasn't without its quirks. There are definitely some much-needed improvements.

Rooms

5.0

The room was old but generally clean, though I noticed some issues like rattly air conditioning. The furnishings felt outdated, and I expected better for the price I paid.

Service

5.0

The staff seemed a bit unorganized and not particularly helpful. Though they got my family close to each other, the overall service felt a bit distant.

Location

5.0

The hotel's location was fairly good. It was close to Novena MRT and eateries, but a bit tricky to navigate in terms of accessing public transport.

Dining

5.0

Breakfast had a good selection but ran low on ingredients at times, despite being there early. There were also some noisy tour groups that added to the chaos.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities were quite limited. The swimming pool was small and the gym had minimal equipment. Room service and housekeeping were available, but they could have been more efficient.

Robert

United Kingdom, November 2024

5.2/10

My stay at Hotel Royal was a mixed bag. While the spacious room and breakfast offerings were good, I faced frustrating check-in and check-out experiences that marred my overall impression. The location is convenient for accessing local attractions, but the amenities fell short in a few areas.

Rooms

6.0

The room I stayed in was spacious and designed to accommodate three guests comfortably, though the decor felt a bit dated. I did have some issues with unpleasant smells and the shower pressure being quite low, which detracted from the experience.

Service

5.0

Service at the reception left much to be desired. Check-in was slow, and I encountered some rude behavior from staff. However, the staff answering my questions were friendly despite these setbacks.

Location

8.0

The hotel’s location was a big plus, with a bus stop right outside and Novena MRT just a short walk away. Plus, I found a great dessert shop nearby, which was a good bonus.

Dining

7.0

Breakfast offered a lovely variety of dishes that set me up nicely for the day, although I didn't explore much of the hotel's dining options beyond that.

Facilities

6.0

While the hotel provided essential services, several facilities like Wi-Fi were inconsistent, and I would have liked better maintenance of the amenities.

Avery

United Kingdom, October 2024

5.4/10

My stay at Hotel Royal was a mixed bag. The room was spacious and clean, but the overall vibe felt a bit old and worn down. The location was excellent for public transport access, yet I found the dining options a bit lacking in excitement. Overall, it suited my needs but didn't quite wow me.

Rooms

6.0

The room was spacious and clean, though it felt a bit old. I appreciated the tea and coffee-making facilities, but the air conditioning struggled to keep the room cool.

Service

6.0

Unfortunately, my experience with the service at check-in wasn't great. The staff seemed overwhelmed at times, though they were accommodating when I needed a room change later.

Location

8.0

The location was one of the highlights. Public transport was very accessible, with a bus stop right outside and the MRT just a short walk away.

Dining

6.0

I found the buffet breakfast to be plentiful, but the options felt a bit repetitive and the atmosphere crowded due to tour groups.

Facilities

6.0

Basic facilities were available, including dry cleaning and room service. However, I didn't find anything really good during my stay.