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The Hostelz.com Review
The Fragrance Hotel chain has a hostel in Singapore -- Fragrance Backpackers Hostel. When you first arrive, you may think you are in the wrong place -- the guy at reception is in a suit! If you are not familiar with Singapore, you will need a map. But the locals all speak English and are very helpful. Just catch the subway to Bugas or Little India and walk a few blocks.
The Location
The whole area seems very safe -- everyone speaks English so it is easy to ask directions. The hostel keeps a great supply of maps and potential spots to visit. The streets are narrow and many are one way, so it's a little difficult for parking, but great for atmosphere. The footpaths are narrow, but cars just wait patiently if you are walking on the road.
Rooms and Bathrooms
Just like a motel, the cleaner comes in and cleans the bathrooms and bedrooms. They even change the sheets every few days. Each bed has a locker on the wall. They are a little narrow, ok for a suitcase but not much else. The lockers would have been fine if that is all you need to lock up. If there are six people staying in a six dorm room, it may be a little cramped. But at this value who is complaining!
There is a male and female shower block on each floor. There are at least two showers, which have plenty of room, but they need somewhere to keep things off the floor. There are large mirrors with the washbasin.
Common Spaces
The kitchen is clean and a little small, but not many people use it. Little India has so many great (and cheap!) eating places. The TV room is a little small (seating about eight), but again, it is never crowded. We found that there were so many things to do and see, who has time to watch TV! The laundry has two washers and two dryers, and also an iron -- again plenty of room and no waiting time. The computer room has four computers (they charge for these) and is all set up with headphones for Skype. With international phone calls so easy, it was a bit of a draw card.
Summary
This hostel is a great place to stay.
The Location
The whole area seems very safe -- everyone speaks English so it is easy to ask directions. The hostel keeps a great supply of maps and potential spots to visit. The streets are narrow and many are one way, so it's a little difficult for parking, but great for atmosphere. The footpaths are narrow, but cars just wait patiently if you are walking on the road.
Rooms and Bathrooms
Just like a motel, the cleaner comes in and cleans the bathrooms and bedrooms. They even change the sheets every few days. Each bed has a locker on the wall. They are a little narrow, ok for a suitcase but not much else. The lockers would have been fine if that is all you need to lock up. If there are six people staying in a six dorm room, it may be a little cramped. But at this value who is complaining!
There is a male and female shower block on each floor. There are at least two showers, which have plenty of room, but they need somewhere to keep things off the floor. There are large mirrors with the washbasin.
Common Spaces
The kitchen is clean and a little small, but not many people use it. Little India has so many great (and cheap!) eating places. The TV room is a little small (seating about eight), but again, it is never crowded. We found that there were so many things to do and see, who has time to watch TV! The laundry has two washers and two dryers, and also an iron -- again plenty of room and no waiting time. The computer room has four computers (they charge for these) and is all set up with headphones for Skype. With international phone calls so easy, it was a bit of a draw card.
Summary
This hostel is a great place to stay.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
February 2009
Their Description
Fragrance Backpackers Hostel Details
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Location/Contact| Address | 63 Dunlop Street, Singapore City, Singapore |
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| Telephone | 65-6345 6116 |
| Fax | 65-6345 3433 |
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Hostelz.com Guest Reviews
Good This hostel was my first hostel in my life, i paid 20SGD for one bed, this hostel was very clean, especially the sheets are so clean, and the towel, everything is so clean, and quite, shower had plenty of hot water, toilet was clean. luggage keeper is so big that enough to put the big size backpack. Location is also nice, reception is very kind. Only the bad thing is the bed is not so sturdy, my friend was asleep on the upper berth, so when he is moving the bed is moving. — Manda (2010-01-30) Cheap, clean, comfortable, safe, great location Paid SGD22 a bed per night. There were six of us, so we got a room to ourselves. Everyone gets a door keycards, towel, and generously sized locker with key. It's six to a room with bunk beds, a padded bench, and table. There are enough electricity sockets for everyone's cell phone, which is a nice touch. The mattresses are covered in fake leather vinyl, which can be a little cold initially, but I guess makes it easier to keep bedbugs away. The sheet, blanket, and pillow were clean and didn't smell. All rooms are non smoking and seem to be fairly well enforced. The toilets were clean, and had toilet paper. Showers were great with plenty of consistent hot water and good pressure. We were in the basement which I'm guessing is much quieter that the rooms upstairs since its on a fairly busy street. The air con is silent and very cold. No problems with ventilation even though we were in the basement and there are no windows. We didn't use the TV room or pay laundry facilities but its there. Internet is SGD1 per twenty minutes. Check in was a bit chaotic because they don't allow check ins before 3 p.m. and there's a crowd by the time that rolls around. Staff was polite even though some were on the slow side. The place is pretty full, so I saw quite a few walk ins turned away, but there are quite a few other budget hotels in the vicinity. Plenty of good cheap food around there. There's also a 7-11 nearby so we didn't use the pantry either. Closest MRT station at Little India is about fifteen minutes' walk. There are even more Indian restaurants in the direction. It has zero character compared to other quaint little backpacker places, but if you need a place to sleep at night that's clean, safe, and efficient, I'd stay there. — eric , Malaysia (2008-08-25) Very Clean, Service not so great though My friend and I stayed at Fragrance Hostel on a recent visit to Singapore. While the hostel was indeed clean and well kept, we found the service to be extremely below par. First off, the hostel lost our reservation. We therefore had nowhere to stay our first night in Singapore. Fragrance did nothing to make amends, and we received no response, despite emailing central management multiple times. Additionally, the desk staff seemed overworked and unwilling to help guests with information on Singapore. Although it was a good value in terms of price, the customer service was inexcusable. Therefore, i'd recommend staying elsewhere when visiting Singapore. — Jaimie , American (2007-07-26) This is indeed a superbly clean, hygienic, and most hospitable backpackers in a most accessible and convenient location with excellent security facilities. I have been a member of Youth Hostels International England and Wales since 1950 and this hostel rates amongst the best I have ever stayed in. — Pat , British (2007-04-02) Seriously, this hostel is like a hotel! Beautifully clean and run like a well-oiled machine, it's cheap and excellent value for money. Breakfast is included, so is linen and a locker. Dorms are clean and the air-con is virtually silent and really cold. The bathrooms are also -- can you guess? Yes, clean! A good way to spend your money, the location is great, with really easy access to the MRT and the rest of Singapore. Stay here. — Hazel (2006-11-28)