HOTEL 1887 THE NEW OPERA HOUSE, Singapore

The hotel sits in the vibrant Chinatown Heritage area, with the MRT station about a 3-minute walk away via the Pagoda Street exit. The back door opens directly onto Chinatown Food Street, giving immediate access to dozens of hawker stalls and restaurants. The area is lively both day and night, with night markets, bars, and karaoke that can produce noise until 2 am. Free public parking is available off-site (first-come, first-served, no reservation needed) but is limited; street parking is also available. For airport transfers, the MRT provides direct connections, and using Central Station is recommended over relying on local buses. The location is well suited for travellers who want to be in the middle of the action and explore on foot.

Breakfast is served in the hotel's own 18-hour restaurant, which also operates as a bar and co-working space. The menu includes a range of cooked-to-order items such as omelettes and scrambled eggs, plus continental options like toast, pastries, and cereals. Coffee is included and is freshly brewed, though the single coffee machine can create a queue during peak hours. The breakfast pricing at 10 SGD is competitive for the area. For lunch and dinner, the hotel's location on Chinatown Food Street means dozens of hawker stalls, restaurants, and the Maxwell Food Centre are within a 5-minute walk, offering a wide variety of local dishes at budget-friendly prices.

Wi-Fi is available at no charge in all areas, with connection quality varying; the signal is strongest in the lobby and common areas. The 24-hour front desk provides concierge service, laundry arrangement, and luggage storage (note that the storage area is an open space under a staircase, not a secure locked room). Daily housekeeping is standard, but some guests have reported that housekeeping can be missed on certain days. The shared lounge offers tables, couches, and electrical outlets, and a pool table is available for use. Free filtered drinking water is provided. There is no lift on the property; all floors are accessed by stairs only. No safety deposit boxes or in-room phones are available in all room categories.