Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore by Shangri-La

Great location just off the busy Orchard road stretch, and connected to the well-appointee Tanglin Mall (with Starbucks, a bakery, some shops and a grocery store). The rooms are nicely renovated and the beds are EXTREMELY comfortable. The pool is big and has plenty of sun beds. It would help a lot if the pool could also stock some bottles of water, as I had to go all the way back to my room just to get a bottle. One big drawback: I had room 1822. This was on the top floor, in the furthest corner of the hotel from the lift lobby, so it’s a long walk. It’s also next to a service entrance so the entire morning I spent in the room was accompanied by loud, rumbling noises of heavy machinery. At one point there was a loud bang, like someone dropped a tank on the roof. I left feedback at the reception when I checked out, and the receptionist was genuinely apologetic about it - really great and commendable service. I did also get late check out at 2pm, so that’s another example of really good service. Book this hotel - just make sure you don’t get room 1822!