The hotel is part of the Hotel 81 chain operating eleven economical and low cost properties in Singapore and futures modern exterior with blue color. This is the budget hotel that is closest to the city area. The street is lined with many budget hotels and gives good walking access to Orchard Road, Marina Bay and Bugis shopping areas. One can do walking tours to museums and colonial era civic buildings. Also not to be missed is historical Fort Canning Park. The lobby is small but very elegantly modern in design with dark woods. To fulfill guests' needs, the hotel is furnished with utmost amenities and services such as business center, car park, laundry service, public internet and tour desk.
Situated at 41 Bencoolen Street Singapore, Hotel 81 Bencoolen is near to Singapore's museum belt, and is best suited for the artistically inclined traveler as a wide selection of historical and cultural sites lie in the vicinity. Guests may catch performances by local and international acts at the Esplanade Theaters on the Bay, which is located around a mere 10-15 minutes away on foot. Furthermore, the shopping hubs of Orchard Road, City Hall, Bugis Junction and Marina Square are also within walking distance. There is also a host of food and beverages establishments offering a wide variety of local and international cuisine, close by the hotel. The Roti Prata (Indian pancake with spicy curry sauce) stall on Bencoolen Street is a legend amongst backpackers. Drinking holes and nightspots, such as the Mohammed Sultan stretch, Chjimes, Boat Quay and Clarke Quay can be reached by train, bus, taxi or on foot. The nearest MRT is Dhoby Ghaut, around a 5-7-minute walk away, and the hotel is 15 kms to the nearest airport which is Changi International Airport.