About Hotel
Heritage Shophouse Living in Chinatown
Butternut Tree Hotel delivers an authentic urban stay within a converted four-storey heritage shophouse on Teck Lim Road. Blending classic architectural character with functional boutique hospitality, the property stands out for its compact private room formats that offer an affordable alternative to hostel dormitories or capsule lodgings in central Singapore. Positioned in a lively cultural enclave, guests are moments from iconic street markets, historic Hindu and Buddhist temples, and celebrated hawker dining. The hotel's standout features include a welcoming ground-floor lobby equipped with a complimentary hot and cold water dispenser, an elevator accessing all floors, a shared television lounge for relaxation, and private outdoor balcony options attached to select rooms for direct views over the Chinatown streetscape. Friendly 24-hour reception staff provide personalized local tips and service, ensuring a secure and hassle-free stay for solo travellers, couples, and small groups exploring the city.
Location & Surroundings
Situated on Teck Lim Road in Chinatown, the hotel places guests within a rich historic district. Renowned hawker stalls at Maxwell Food Centre, Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, and Sri Layan Sithi Vinayagar Temple are all within 260 metres. Three nearby MRT stations provide swift transit across Singapore.
Guest Experience
Reviews on Agoda highlight warm hospitality from the round-the-clock reception team, daily housekeeping cleanliness, and overall value for money. Guests frequently praise the quiet sleeping atmosphere provided by internal windowless room options, alongside the practical benefit of a complimentary lobby hot and cold drinking water dispenser.
Property Features
Housed in a four-storey heritage building with full elevator access, the property offers 56 private air-conditioned guest units. Ground-floor facilities include a comfortable communal lounge area with television, on-site retail convenience shops, and secure luggage storage service available for early arrivals or late departures.
Compact and Functional Accommodation Options
The accommodation at Butternut Tree Hotel comprises 56 compact private guest rooms spread across four floors, all easily accessible by building elevator. Designed to maximise space and functionality within a traditional shophouse footprint, room configurations range from compact single units for solo travellers to expanded family rooms accommodating up to four guests. Every private unit provides essential modern conveniences, offering a practical, cost-effective base for travellers seeking central Singapore lodgings.
In-room amenities across all categories are tailored for efficient urban stays. Guests enjoy individually controlled air conditioning, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, a laptop-sized safety deposit box, a desk area, a telephone, and coffee and tea making facilities with free instant coffee and tea. Bathrooms are equipped with enclosed shower setups, wall-mounted hairdryers, and complimentary toiletries, while regular daily housekeeping service ensures high standards of room cleanliness throughout your visit.
The property offers distinct room choices based on guest preferences for natural light or restful quietness. Options include exterior rooms featuring private street-facing balconies or overhead skylight windows, alongside interior windowless rooms specifically designed to insulate against ambient urban and nightlife sounds from Teck Lim Road. While overall room dimensions are compact, effective layouts provide reliable sleeping comfort and essential storage space.
With versatile bed configurations, the lodging well suits solo adventurers, couples, business visitors, and small family groups alike. Solo travellers benefit from secure private accommodation as a comfortable alternative to shared hostel dorms, while couples and families can enjoy dedicated queen-bed formats near top Chinatown attractions and primary public transport networks.
Things to Do Nearby
Hawker Dinning
Why Stay Here?
A Practical Stay in Singapore's Chinatown District
Butternut Tree Hotel provides a practical base in Singapore's historic Chinatown for business and leisure travellers. Guests benefit from a choice of compact private rooms, convenient ground-floor facilities, and swift access to major public transport networks across the city.
Near Three MRT Stations
Maxwell MRT Station and Outram Park MRT Station are both 260 metres away, providing quick transit links across central Singapore.
Central Chinatown Location
Set on Teck Lim Road, the property sits 260 metres from Maxwell Food Centre and the historic Buddha Tooth Relic Temple.
Varied Room Layouts
Private accommodation ranges from compact single units for solo guests to family rooms featuring balconies or skylight windows.
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Guests remain connected throughout their stay with complimentary Wi-Fi available across all guest rooms and public areas.
Useful Lobby Facilities
A lobby water dispenser supplies complimentary hot and cold water, alongside elevator access and a shared television lounge.
On-Site Parking Available
On-site vehicle parking is available at the property for visiting guests, subject to availability and daily parking charges.
Butternut Tree Hotel
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