We booked the Traders Singapore assuming that it would have the similarly high standards of the Shangri-la and other Traders hotels that we stayed at (Beijing). It didn't.

We paid around S$280, without breakfast. For this, we got a tiny room somewhere in the depths of the building. Our room was next to the service lift, which meant we were woken up every morning at 0600. The decor had seen better days - there were old sheets on the corridor carpet floor to prevent marks - which didnt reassure me about the cleanliness of my own sheets! The bathroom was fine - although it sounded like there was an open drain in my room.

Service was also mediocre - although one of the receptionists could hardly speak English, and even walked off in the middle of a conversation.

Never again. Overpriced and under-delivered.

The first thing you will notice about the standard room is that it is rather compact. You almost feel claustrophobic in some cases. The room was small by most standards. However, if you can get past the size of the room, everything else is quite good.

The room was clean, comfortable and the bathroom was well stocked and presented.

The bed was presented with nice white, crisp clean sheets and it was pretty much a typical room for the business traveller. There was a desk and internet cable for connectivity.

The buffett at the lobby was average and expected of a 4 star hotel. The check in staff were polite and courteous and the lobby was quite welcoming.

The location of the hotel is also handy being near the Orchard Road strip which is within a 10-15 minute walk away.

We had a 4-day stay at the Traders before we ventured off to Malaysia. The hotel was very nice, plenty of amenities, pool, spa, gym, cafe etc and was also adjoined to a shopping mall if you wanted snacks or breakfast and shops.

Location to places of interest, it was a 10 minute walk to the Botanical Gardens, approximately 5 minute walk to the Hard Rock Cafe and the top end or Orchard Road where department stores, eateries and some bars were. We walked to Raffles along Orchard Road and it took about 45 minutes. You will need to get a taxi to China Town, Little India, Boat and Clarke Quays they are too far away. We found the best places to go at night were the two quays as mentioned, plenty of good restaurants, music venues and chill out bars and a great skyline. Dont be put off by using taxi's they are cheap, from the Traders to Clarke Quay cost equivilent £2.50.

I would say the Traders is an ideal location if you like walking around and exploring but it is a bit out of the way from where everything is happening. When we go back to Singapore, we will stay closer to the centre, but no gripes about the standard of the hotel it is definately a 4* with very friendly staff.

We stayed here for 8 nights and were very comfortable in a 'compact' room with nice bathroom, we had read some reviews that were saying rooms were small, yes, smaller than some hotels but big enough, we have stayed in smaller ones.
Service we found was good and staff friendly, the breakfast buffet was good with plenty of choice.
The pool area was very nice ,unfortunately we did not have chance to try it.
Checking in and out was completed quickly without any problems and luggage handling was quick and efficient
The hotel is well situated with a shopping mall next door and snack-bars and restaurants close by. The major shopping area, Orchard Road, is a 10 min walk away and the nearest MRT underground rail system station a further 5 mins. walk down Orchard Road. For those less able travellers the walk to the MRT station could be disadvantage with this hotel, otherwise an enjoyable stay.