323 Alexandra Road Alexandra Central, Singapore, Singapore | (586) 210-9239
Located near Sentosa, which is 15 minutes away by car
Clean, contemporary rooms with air-conditioning and cable TV
Club-level rooms have great views plus several perks
Three modern food and beverage outlets on-site
Several local eating spots within walking distance
Simple and spacious 24-hour fitness center
Large outdoor infinity pool with swim-up bar
Free daily shuttle bus service to precincts like Orchard Road
Free Wi-Fi throughout hotel
Not convenient to attractions in city center
No metro stations close by
High-speed Wi-Fi is chargeable
Park Hotel Alexandra is a three-and-a-half-pearl property that's a bit far from the city center. However, the hotel’s location -- closer to Sentosa in the quieter part of Southern Singapore -- means great price points on its 442 rooms, all of which are modern and well-maintained. There’s a cafe, restaurant, and bar on-site, and popular local eating spots are within walking distance from the hotel. Other facilities here include a 24-hour fitness center, infinity pool with swim-up bar, and extras like free shuttle services to areas like Orchard Road are a welcome addition. Travelers who don’t want to sacrifice convenience can consider Hotel Jen Orchardgateway instead. It’s pricier, but has similar facilities and amenities; plus it sits above a mall and metro station.
Scene
Classy but relaxed hotel that draws business travelers and families
Surrounded by old local housing estates and industrial buildings, Park Hotel Alexandra looks slightly out of place with its dark, sleek exterior that towers over the area. Inside, guests will find a bright, spacious lobby with pleasant sand-colored interiors. Other common areas, such as the restaurant on the seventh floor, are stylish and elegant, and even though Park Hotel Alexandra attracts a mix of guests traveling for work and families for leisure, the overall atmosphere of the property is rather calm.
Location
In south of Singapore, a 15-minute drive to Sentosa Island
The hotel is a bit remote (by Singapore standards, that is), but shopping malls like Anchorpoint and Queensway Shopping Centre, as well as IKEA, are within walking distance. Sentosa is also only 15 minutes away by car. Getting to metro stations like HarbourFront on foot is a challenge, but with the hotel’s free shuttle bus service, it’s simple enough for those who don't want to rely on taxis. Areas like Marina Bay and City Hall are less than 20 minutes away by car. Changi Airport is best reached by car, and the journey should take no more than 30 minutes.
Rooms
Straightforward, contemporary rooms with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi
The rooms at Park Hotel Alexandra were designed with simplicity in mind, with deep hues like blue and red adding a splash of color to an otherwise neutral palette. Five categories are available, starting from Superior Rooms (258 square feet; 24 square meters) and on to higher-tiers like the Crystal Club Rooms (also 258 square feet; 24 square meters) and the Executive Suite (517 square feet; 48 square meters). Aside from the size and views, the key difference is that guests staying in the latter two have categories have access to the Crystal Club Lounge and get to enjoy some other nice extras, such as organic bath amenities and bathtubs in addition to walk-in rainfall showers. In-room features for all categories include air-conditioning, coffee- and tea-making facilities, bathrobes, slippers, safes, hairdryers, ironing facilities, wall-mounted 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels, free Wi-Fi, and minibars (though all items are chargeable).
Features
Three food and beverage outlets, a 24-hour gym, an infinity pool, and meeting rooms
Restaurant The Carvery, lobby cafe The Coffee Belt, and bar Aqua Luna are the hotel’s eating and drinking spots. Aqua Luna “floats” in the middle of the hotel’s infinity pool, and has a swim-up bar for guests to order drinks. Next to the main pool, there’s also a wading pool for kids. Near the pool is the hotel’s fitness center, which is spacious and simple, but functional. Machines for cardio training and weight-lifting are available, as are medicine and exercise balls.Crystal Club Lounge is a nice perk for guests staying in the Crystal Club Rooms and Executive Suites. The swanky space provides private check-in, offers excellent views of the city, and has an outdoor garden terrace. Other Club perks include free breakfast, light refreshments (all day), and evening cocktails, as well as complimentary one-hour usage of the Club Boardroom. Park Hotel Alexandra also offers free shuttle bus services, dropping guests off daily at metro stations like HarbourFront MRT and precincts like Orchard Road. Free Wi-Fi is also available throughout the hotel, although one would have to pay for high-speed connection.