V Hotel Lavender
by the TopOfHotel team
V Hotel Lavender is the best-value 4-star sitting right on the MRT — from about $80 a night, and it still comes with a pool and a gym.
V Hotel Lavender is the best-value 4-star sitting right on the MRT — from about $80 a night, and it still comes with a pool and a gym.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Rooms run a dark purple-and-grey palette that reads modern, and they start around 18 to 22 sqm — compact by Singapore standards, but laid out well. The bed is soft, there's a flat-screen TV, the air-con cools fast, and the bathroom is clean with a big-hotel-style rain shower. Book a high floor and you'll look out over the Kallang district and the Marina towers, which is a good view after dark. Rates start at $80 a night.
Food and amenities
The draw downstairs is the outdoor pool and a gym you don't usually get at this price — reviewers single out the pool. Breakfast is a buffet with basic options that does the job without standing out. If you want more variety, the local restaurants and hawker centres around the hotel are cheap and close.
Location and getting there
Location is the real strength. Lavender MRT is a 5-minute walk, which makes getting anywhere in Singapore easy. The EW line reaches Raffles Place and the centre in about 10 minutes and runs out to Changi Airport in roughly 45. From here, Marina Bay, Orchard and Sentosa are all 15 to 25 minutes away.
Things to know before booking
The rooms are compact — fine for a couple of nights, less so if you want to spread out. The breakfast buffet is fairly basic and some reviewers note the choice is limited. And with 888 rooms, this is a high-traffic hotel rather than a quiet boutique, so set expectations accordingly.
Our take
This has been a long-running favourite among Singapore hotels right by the MRT, and it's easy to see why. It scores 7.8/10 on Agoda and 7.4/10 on Booking.com, and from $80 a night with a pool, a gym and Lavender MRT five minutes away, it's the best-value 4-star on the line. Best for families and business travelers who want full facilities without paying downtown rates.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- The location is the standout — Lavender MRT is a 5-minute walk, and the EW line gets you into the centre in about 10 minutes.
- You get an outdoor pool and a full gym, which is genuinely hard to find at this price for a 4-star.
- Cleanliness scores well, and reviews are consistent about it being a strong point.
- Rates start at $80 a night, far cheaper than a 4-star in the downtown core.
- Reviewers single out the pool in particular, and the high-floor rooms look out over the Kallang district and the Marina towers, which is a nice payoff after dark.
- Rooms are compact, starting around 18 to 22 sqm — typical for Singapore, but worth knowing if you want space to spread out.
- The breakfast buffet is fairly basic, and some reviewers note the choice is limited.
- It's a big 888-room hotel, so it has the feel of a high-traffic property rather than a boutique.
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Insider Tips
- Ask for a high floor — those rooms look out over the Kallang district and the Marina skyline, which is worth it at night.
- Skip the buffet if you're picky and eat at the hawker centres and local spots around the hotel instead; they're cheap and a short walk away.
- From Lavender MRT you can reach Marina Bay, Orchard and Sentosa in roughly 15 to 25 minutes, so plan day trips off the EW line.