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River City Inn: Traveler Reviews

33C Hong Kong Street, Singapore 059672, Singapore
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River City Inn
Ranked #1 of 43 Singapore B&B and Inns
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Tranas, Sweden
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13 reviews 13 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Good value for money”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2013

Great location to a reasonable price. You get what you can ask from a hostel. Wifi, ac, light breakfast and a good bed. Friendly and helpful staff. Location is good and you won't find many options at this price in central Singapore.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Surabaya, Indonesia
1 review
“House of backpacker!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013

We stayed here for six nights
very nice to live here
a clean, warm atmosphere, and quiet at night

Service was very friendly
we made ​​at home

Place strategic enough to make us not to bother if we want to travel

Close to Clarke Quay MRT, maybe it only takes about 5 minutes
For eating places can also be found in the Central Mall and there prices are very affordable

and we will definitely return to this place

Room Tip: If you are easily awakened, do not get near the door
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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Great value , people and place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2013 via mobile

Only hope the room mate really tolerant in early morning , keep make the noise . Other than than I had good stay so far : )really convenient place , clean ( it was super clean ) , comfortable . If I visit Singapore next time defiantly will come back to stay here again .

  • Stayed January 2013
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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1 review
“Perfect Hostel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2013 via mobile

i love this hostel.everything is good.Staff very friendly.room is clean.they have wifi,universal adaptor,shower crea, shampoo in shower room.i met many friends from many country.i can walk from here to china town,raffleplace,boatquay.

  • Stayed January 2013
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Imus, Cavite, Philippines
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16 reviews 16 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Not so good experience.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2013

We booked last June 2012 thru travelerspoint. Initially, we were supposed to stay for 8 days, we have paid the deposit which is 10% of the total amount. Unfortunately our worked required us to change hostel the next day we came in, we decided to stay for 2nights instead. Since we haven't paid the amount, the 10% I paid and an additional fee should suffice my 3days/2night room due. To my surprise, they will not be crediting the whole amount. Instead. They will just credit the 2 nights out of the 8days, which means the 80% of my payment will be forfeited. I know there are certain rule you follow but I find this inconsiderate. Because I have not cancelled my reservation, I used it in fact it's 3days and 2nights and yet the whole amt was not credited, so disapointing.

And also, the hostel is located on the 4th flr without any elevators. Terrible, because its exhausting to be carrying a 20kgs luggage after a tiring trip, and no one from the hostel offered help to take it up for me for inconvenience caused/ extra mile service considering I arrived in SG at 1am.

Having the common area air conditioned at night is a plus point, as well as curtains on the bunk beds. But snoring is a major problem on hostels specially if you're sharing with quite a crowd (24 people). I also find the hostel prone to people sleeping and going home late at night or during dawn after a booze in Clarkey, so people walking in the room. screeching the door and feet tapping is a good way to ruin a persons sleep. so if you are in SG not as a party animal and would prefer a quite hostel instead, try other hostels not within Clarkey area, because throwing up inside rooms and late night sleeping people are norms on these kinds. But if you love that idea, then by all means, stay in this hostel, this is for you!

Room Tip: Better if you have a guy with you on your trip. They can certainly help carry your luggage :)
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  • Stayed June 2012, traveled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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rivercityinn, Manager at River City Inn, responded to this review
January 22, 2013
Thank you for your feedback.

Please note that any changes in booking will result in all deposit paid being forfeited. In this case, out of kind intentions, we took into consideration the deposit paid for 2 nights stay. Please note that all deposit do not come to the hostel but is being paid to the booking engine used to secure the booking.

It is stated in the terms and conditions that we are located on the 4th floor of a heritage building without a lift. Please read all terms and conditions carefully before securing any booking.

We are doing our best to ensure that you have a great stay with us in Singapore but guests need to understand that we are unable to control the type of sleepers and crowd in the hostel.
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Additional Information about River City Inn

Also Known As:
River City Hotel Singapore
River City Hotel
River City Inn Singapore
Address: 33C Hong Kong Street, Singapore 059672, Singapore
Region: Singapore > Singapore
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 43 B&Bs / Inns in Singapore
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
River City Inn is a family-owned and operated hostel. As travellers ourselves, we know that affordability should never compromise hospitality. Everything you need to provide a comfortable stay are available: Free Wi-Fi, Clean Sheets, Good Breakfast, Air-Conditioning, and more!But at River City Inn, we aim to offer something more. After you have explored the winding streets of Singapore, experienced the different cultures, delighted your taste buds and worn your shoes under the sweltering heat, we want to welcome you back. We want to offer you a place to unwind, write your journal, talk to other travelers and share stories. We aim not only to provide a bed for the night, but a space for the exchange of ideas, inspirations, personal reflections and growth. Because that is what traveling is about. ... more   less 
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