
Orchard Hotel is just a 5-minute walk to the train (mass rapid transit) station. Close proximity to banks, embassies and tourist attractions, including:
Chinatown (0.75 km):
Located within the larger district of Outram, Chinatown Singapore is a neighbourhood filled with distinctly Chinese cultural elements and a traditionally strong ethnic Chinese population. Though once quite a closed society, Chinatown Singapore has a much more open community now though it still does retain significant historical and cultural significance.
Some of the popular places to visit in Chinatown Singapore include the Chinatown Heritage Centre, Chinatown Food Street and the Chinatown Night Market, which are largely maintained today for heritage and tourism purposes. Also popular is the Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple, Jamae Mosque, Smith Street and Duxton Plain Park.
Boat Quay (1.5 km):
The Boat Quay in Singapore is considered by many to be the most lively place in terms of Singapore’s entertainment scene. Situated upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River on its southern bank, the Boat Quay features a stunning fusion of chic restaurants and bars which have made it extremely popular among travellers and the community.
Little India (1 km):
Little India in Singapore is a vibrant commercial centre and one of the nation’s most colourful districts occupied by descendants of the Indians who arrived in Singapore in the mid 1800’s. From shopping at rock bottom prices to spicy restaurants and more Little India Singapore offers a plethora of things to do and see.
Travel information
By Car:
From Chani International Airport:
- Exit from airport and follow signs to ECP (East Coast Parkway).
- Turn off at the Rochor Road exit.
- Turn into Bencoolen Street.
- Drive down Fort Canning Road.
- Turn into Somerset Road.
- Join Orchard Blvd, on the right-hand side of the street.
- Turn right into Cuscaden Road.
- Turn right again into Tanglin Road (hotel facade can be seen at this point). - At the first set of lights, turn left; the hotel is immediately on the right.
A great number of Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) stations are located in the CBD, especially the interchange stations and stations along the Circle MRT Line. Also nearby are:
- Tanjong Pagar Railway Station
- Singapore Cruise Terminal