I stayed at Richard's place for five nights while in Singapore for a family wedding. The room is beautiful and very comfortable, and far nicer than the hotels nearby that other members of family had booked. The neighbourhood is superb. Katong is full of beautiful shophouses, including this one, and there amazing food in every direction (328 Katong Laksa is visible from the room and I would have eaten there every day if I could have). East Coast Park is a quick walk away for running or walking, and the centre is an easy bus or taxi ride.