This is an extremely affordable, well-located place. It’s merely 2-3 blocks from the Chinatown station, with a view of the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, a 15 minute walk from the Raffles statue (and other locations of interest, like the Asian Civilizations Museum), and very close to downtown and the marina. There are many restaurants nearby, including a food hall down the block with many great options.
The room itself, while small, is sufficiently furnished. The air conditioning is powerful, the room is somewhat well-lit thanks to the window and some indoor lighting, and the bed is comfortable enough. There is also good Internet in the rooms and by the front door.
This is a self check-in hotel, which means there is no front desk and no permanent in-person staff, but communication is swift and helpful through the hotel’s own app (the one that must be downloaded to check-in). I was also happy to use the lockers in my last day to leave my luggage after check-out and give the city one final walk before departing.
Unfortunately, it seems rooms aren’t cleaned and the towel provided isn’t changed unless one requests for it. My room had a bad smell when I arrived. It was cleaned that same day, but it acquired the bad smell again by the second day. That made the stay a little less comfortable.
There are two bathrooms on premise, one for men and one for women. The men’s bathrooms had around 3 toilets and 3 showers. That means that one could be sharing a bathroom (toilets, showers, etc.) with dozens of strangers, not only a few.
All in all, I would say: excellent choice for people on a budget looking to explore the city; great choice for those who aren’t pesky about shared bathrooms and little in-person service; iffy choice for those who may not be into sharing or require extra help.
Overall, now understanding how it works, I would return. Hope you give it a chance!