Wanderlust, The Unlimited Collection managed by The Ascott Limited

A warm welcome from reception staff from the first moment we stepped through the door made us feel truly 'at home' in this lovely boutique hotel, housed in a sensitively restored heritage building. Arriving on an early flight, we were happy to be able to leave our luggage at reception before check-in while we explored the friendly, multicultural neighborhood. Our quiet room with double glazed windows and efficient air conditioning was ready early, so we were given an early check-in, which we really appreciated. Our room was larger and better equipped than others we've stayed in in Singapore. It was cleverly designed and super-comfortable, with everything for our comfort; even including an emergency torch discreetly clipped beside the door, in case of need. Our small kitchen with induction hotplate , kettle, cooking utensils, fridge, and more gave us the option of eating in as well as out. During our stay, we gladly availed ourselves of the excellent free guest laundry facility with washing machines and dryers on Level 2, along with the iron and small ironing board in our room. We appreciated using the excellent coffee machine and the fresh drinking water station, where guests can re-fill the glass bottles provided. The rooftop dipping pool with its pleasant leafy surroundings was serene and relaxing; the perfect place to unwind after a busy day. The hotel's clear focus on reducing negative environmental impacts was demonstrated in many practical ways. The friendly tone and gentle humor of the guest information signs appealed to us. The excellent halal restaurant on the ground floor caters for both internal and external guests, showcasing local produce beautifully. We enjoyed the delicious flavours and beautiful presentation of this cuisine. Being allergic to gluten, I greatly appreciated the advice and extra care taken by the chef and restaurant staff to ensure that my meal experiences were safe and enjoyable.

The room was really clean, and even though it was small there were plenty of storage shelves under the bed. We were right next to the laundry room, but the sound insulation is good so we didn't hear the machines, plus it was so convenient being able to pop next door and put a load of washing in, and then make hot drinks at the tea/coffee machine in the corridor. Bring extra hangers as it's sometimes easier to hang up damp washing than wait for the tumble dryers. The hotel is very convenient for the MRT, and to get back to the airport it was so easy to get on at Jalan Besar, all the way up to Expo and then it's just one quick change to get to Changi. If I knew how easy it was I wouldn't have booked a taxi transfer when we first arrived.

- Friendliness of the staff - Room was bigger than expected. Very tall ceilings. I was worried everything would feel cramped - Kitchenware was provided for 2 people. There is a proper fridge with a freezer. - Comfortable bed - Medium size 24/7 supermarket nearby - Underground stations nearby - Orchard street is at walkable distance - Computer components mall nearby (cheaper than large malls)

The staff at the reception is great, and they had our room ready before the normal check in time! There is a cute cafe downstairs, the beds are super comfortable, and the facilities are very nice too (coffee machine and water refill available on the floor, also washing machines and dryers for the guests free of charge, hairdryer, very big shower with great water pressure and temperature).

The kitchenette was well supplied with cooking utensils and dining ware for 2! The bed was comfy and the bathroom was really nice too! There's a cute mama shop where we were entitled to 5 free items and instead of the regular disposable plastic bottles, large glass bottles were provided and we can fill them with still or sparkling water at the Level 2 pantry. For guests who are exploring the city in the day time, bring a reusable water bottle to fill it! The pantry also has an ice machine and a coffee dispenser, just bring the ice tumbler/cups to fill them! Love the steps taken to be sustainable. Also, the location is great for foodies! Good food in the vicinity and really close to the MRT station.