«Stayed at Mama Shelter Singapore on Orchard Road and had such a fun stay! We arrived early after dragging big luggage from the MRT in Singapore’s heat, so getting an early check-in from Pang, the lovely Thai front desk staff, was such a relief. She made a very good first impression and was super warm and welcoming.
The hotel looks exactly like the photos online — stylish boutique vibes, cool air-conditioning, trendy lobby space, and a lively atmosphere. The restaurant downstairs also looked really interesting. Pang told us it’s a French restaurant offering a promotional burger + caviar set for just SGD39! We already had plans so didn’t get to try it, but the evening ambiance, music, and crowd looked so tempting, fun, and lively 😂🤣
All the staff we met were friendly, helpful, and approachable throughout the stay. The room felt new, comfortable, and cozy with strong water pressure and great air-conditioning. One small thing though — the dark-toned design and halogen lighting make dust very visible, so I think housekeeping will need to work hard to keep everything spotless 😅
Location-wise, it’s very convenient. The hotel has its own parking lot and it’s within walking distance to Orchard Road, making it easy to hop on buses or explore around. Very close to Somerset MRT Station too. Right opposite the hotel you can find local breakfast spots like Killiney Kopitiam and several other local eateries.
Personally, I tried Fook Kin just across the road — their char siu roast pork rice and shrimp wonton noodle soup were so good! You can choose mee kia (thin noodles) or mee pok (thicker noodles). The Malaysian male server there was also very friendly.
Another thing we really appreciated was the late check-out arrangement. Since our flight was after 8 PM, we asked if we could keep one room longer and the hotel kindly granted us a late check-out until 2 PM. We actually left around 1 PM+, and it helped us so much. After long walks around New Bahru, buses around the city, exploring Fort Canning Park, and walking nonstop under Singapore’s scorching heat and humidity this week 😅😅, being able to return for a proper shower and short rest before heading to the airport made a huge difference.
Overall, a very enjoyable and lively stay in Singapore. Would definitely come back again!»