I stayed at this hotel for 2 nights on a stopover and was reasonably impressed with the rooms and service, although I noticed another customer seemed to have trouble checking in. Rooms were lovely although wooden floors meant you could sometimes hear others walking around. I would recommend this hotel for those on a budget who would prefer something different to the average chain hotel. The location is fine for getting to attractions as the MRT is just down the road.

We stayed at the Perak Hotel in February 2008 as we had booked a stopover in Singapore on our way to Bali. On our arrival they told us, that we got upgraded because they had no more rooms in the category we booked. The room was just special and wonderful. Over some stairs you reached the two beds, we also had flatscreen and a nice bathroom. The service was great and very polite, even though the breakfast ist really a little simple. But that doesn't matter, you have lots of stores and restaurants around and the Indian Paan is always worth to eat it ;) From the hotel you also have a good connection to the subways and all sights. The value for money is awesome! I can highly recommend the hotel for your stopover in Singapore! Another nice thing: I forgot my jacket and a sweater there and the staff is so kind to ship it back - great service..!

We stayed a couple of nights en route to Lombok and then again coming back. Pretty boutique hotel. Smallish but adequate rooms - spotlessly clean. No frills (pool etc) , but then you are not paying for them either. Very convenient location, just 5 minutes amble to Little India MRT station, and taxis and buses available closer still just at the bottom of the road. and bang in the middle of Little India so bars and restaurants all around anyway. Nice breakfast, very welcoming, helpful and friendly staff. Very good value for money, highly recommended.
Possible down sides - rooms and corridors have beautiful wooden floors so there is potential for noise from other guests and also there is some street noise - neither bothered us, but if you are a light sleeper you should maybe take earplugs. Also there is no lift - we were on 3rd floor, and again didn't bother us, but others may feel differently.

I have been staying at the Perak Hotel everytime I go to Singpoare for nearly 8 years. I always book a deluxe room, so I can't comment on the other room types. It is the mix of old colonial charm and the modern conveniences like wireless broadband that I really like about this hotel. The wooden floor-boards, old style windows and facade of the hotel remind me I'm in Southeast Asia - something the bigger places on Orchard Road don't do.

Over the years the staff now recognise me, and I have always found the service friendly enough - and very helpful. Given that Singapore is not a budget travel destination, I find the room rate very reasonable for what you get and will always recommend it to friends. The location in Little India is great, very close to the MRT, Queen St bus terminal, great food and plenty of atmosphere on a Sunday.

A unique hotel in a great area of Singapore.