The Centrepoint Hotel

Rooms and decor

Rooms are a reasonable size for a four-star, done in a classic style that looks a little dated in places but reads as clean above all. The beds are soft, the linens fresh, the bathrooms tidy, the air-con cold and the Wi-Fi working. A few reviews flag that the TVs in some rooms are getting old — but the things that matter, cleanliness and quiet, hold up.

Food and amenities

There's a Halal restaurant serving Malay and international food, plus a pool, parking and free Wi-Fi. The bigger draw is what's outside: Gadong is wrapped in cheap local restaurants, and a small night market runs on some days within walking distance.

Location and getting there

Gadong is the main commercial district, with malls and restaurants close at hand, but it sits 5 to 8 km from the historic quarter — you'll want a taxi to reach the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and Kampong Ayer, the stilt village on the river.

Things to know before booking

This is a value pick, not a luxury one. Some fittings show their age, the TVs in certain rooms included. And because Gadong is a commercial district, the immediate surroundings are shops and malls rather than waterfront — fine if you want restaurants on the doorstep, less so if you want sights.

Our take

Reviewers keep calling the Centrepoint Hotel a second home with old-fashioned, warm service — the kind some modern chains have lost. With 8.6/10 on Agoda from over 449 reviews and rooms from about $100, it's the best pick for a clean, well-priced stay near restaurants and malls, without paying five-star rates.