85%Hangout @ Mt. Emily

More like a hotel rather than a hostel. Not very social, but clean, large, and located in a nice area. Close walk to the metro, and little India is only 5 minutes walk and is a really cool area. Enjoyed our stay.

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by sboyley – posted on Nov 20, 2008

8

A good value, friendlyplace to stay.

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by johnbarton362 – posted on Nov 16, 2008

8

Nice place, in a neat spot overlooking the city. We had a funny leak from the ceiling that cause d a strange puddle in the bathroom, but other than that, no issues. The pub next door is a rip off though - SGD10 for a beer is a joke.

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by aarondibdin251 – posted on Oct 23, 2008

1

Great budget hotel. Stylish and excellent value for money! I would gladly stay there again.

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by jcmonkhouse8744 – posted on Oct 10, 2008

2

Fantastic hostel, really clean, staff are amazing, Breakfast is huge and included in the price. Just up a slight hill but very centrally located. Would stay here again!

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by lizziehannan179 – posted on Oct 7, 2008

3

Brilliant place, so well run and organised. My room didn't have a window though! Free internet was amazing. And the rooftop courtyard was beautiful.

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by terriannecripps8260 – posted on Sep 15, 2008

1

Mt Emily is your typical YHA Hostel. Clean to the point of being sterile and borders more on the budget hotel side than hostel. All that said it has a great roof top garden with views over the city and is within easy walking distance of Little India and MRT station. No surprises here, and is a... more Mt Emily is your typical YHA Hostel. Clean to the point of being sterile and borders more on the budget hotel side than hostel. All that said it has a great roof top garden with views over the city and is within easy walking distance of Little India and MRT station. No surprises here, and is a good places to end your travels around some of Asias less than desirable accomodations.close

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by orangurob4715 – posted on Sep 6, 2008

11

really helpful staff, clean rooms and close to MRT so easy to get around

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by Steph1711 – posted on Aug 8, 2008

5

The hangout is a lovely place to stay but a little about of it. Good for short stay

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by kirstythompsonengland6900 – posted on Aug 5, 2008

2

A Grate plcae to stay!!! very friendly staff wanting to help in any way possible!! location is walking distance from Orchard road and public transport. I would definatly stay there again!!

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by nicko-aaaa – posted on Aug 5, 2008

3

Excellent option, reasonable rates.

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by juergen3677 – posted on Jul 30, 2008

5

A hotel-hostel combo, I found the staff friendly and courtious and the location good with orchard road in easy walking distance! The free internet is excellent with ample computers available 24 hours a day! I would reccommend Hangout @ Mt Emily to anyone on a budget travelling through Singapore!

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by lucusa – posted on Jul 2, 2008

1

Really nice hostel, good location and Little India is an easy walking distance away. Staff are pretty helpful, free internet and breakfast, the whole place is nicely kept, modern and new. Only problem I found was that my bed linin was dirty (they don't seem to change the blankets between guests)... more Really nice hostel, good location and Little India is an easy walking distance away. Staff are pretty helpful, free internet and breakfast, the whole place is nicely kept, modern and new. Only problem I found was that my bed linin was dirty (they don't seem to change the blankets between guests) but I told reception and they gave me some clean stuff.close

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by chapmanlou5322 – posted on Jul 2, 2008

2

Very modern clean hostel with great showers and facilities. Free internet with about 8 machines is handy.

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by Jdpatte – posted on Jun 29, 2008

4

Very impressed with this hostel/hotel probably the best in Singapore for the price, also includes free breakfast!! It's more of hotel than hostel, just make sure you book online in advance to get cheap dorm room ratherr than just turn up at the door because you will pay more. Walking distance to... more Very impressed with this hostel/hotel probably the best in Singapore for the price, also includes free breakfast!! It's more of hotel than hostel, just make sure you book online in advance to get cheap dorm room ratherr than just turn up at the door because you will pay more. Walking distance to central Singapore, clean and tidy. Although it is a little hard to find at first. Find a taxi driver who knows where it is!!close

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by symontribe6358 – posted on Jun 25, 2008

3

Excellent budget hotel.

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by neilwilli – posted on Jun 18, 2008

2

We booked Hangout because of all the great reviews. We ended up in a dark room(without windows which is somewhat common in Singapore budget accommodations) that stank of moldiness because there was no proper ventilation. The ceiling had large mold stains coming through. My wife was having a... more We booked Hangout because of all the great reviews. We ended up in a dark room(without windows which is somewhat common in Singapore budget accommodations) that stank of moldiness because there was no proper ventilation. The ceiling had large mold stains coming through. My wife was having a hard time breathing on our 2nd night there due to the stuffiness. Also, our Queen size bed took up literally 80%(no exaggeration) of the room space.close

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by Davidalan – posted on Jun 11, 2008

3

I have travelled quite extensively and have owned my own hostel in Fremantle WA however I have never come across a hostel so well run and staff that were so willing to help . The information at the hostel was excellent along with the location . Definately a 5 star rating

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by welcomesite2549 – posted on May 19, 2008

1

Located in handy city area. Air conditioning far too cold for us.

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by rossh2620 – posted on May 18, 2008

1

Very clean, very modern, awesome breakfast! no complaints!

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by dsisopha57 – posted on Apr 26, 2008

1

I was very impressed with the service, given that we arrived at 4.00am in the morning. The staff were very helpful. We were there for a very short period of time but it suited us well

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by thornbe – posted on Apr 24, 2008

1

The room was very humid.

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by imphw1478 – posted on Apr 23, 2008

1

simply the best in hostel singapore. just book it! location is a bit far (about 10-15min walk) from MRT (train) station

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by truong – posted on Mar 2, 2008

1

Great value hostel but really a hotel nice room's and breaky free internet and coffee when you want friendly staff as well.

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by bazondanet7721 – posted on Feb 26, 2008

4

Cool place. They definately built it around a solid theme. It's a great deal for Singapore.

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by vlaganel – posted on Feb 22, 2008

2

Only the room had a bad thing, it was without window (female 6 dormitory). But still nice, clean and quiet. The rest it's suberb, nice decoration and nice staff.

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by marssa – posted on Feb 12, 2008

1

The perfect place to stay; it represents what an excellent should provide to travellers in all the ways. Efficient, clean, internet free, many facilities and centrally located in a safe, clean and quite area. Staff great, somebody a little bit rigid, but overall flexible and nice and...

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by Thevoyag – posted on Jan 30, 2008

12

Best hostil. more like a hotel grate location 5 minits walk from station or orchad rd ,staff really nice really clean you don,t get better than this.

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by antdjay3364 – posted on Jan 25, 2008

3

quite small and no window to see outside view

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by defete248693 – posted on Jan 14, 2008

1

great place - clean and efficient. bathrooms were spotless, and everything was brand spanking new.

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by kthambi795 – posted on Dec 19, 2007

4

I arrived on fri evening and my friends not until sat very early morning. There was no problem for Eric to let them use the whole place and enjoy breakfast without paying any deposit or the full price until the evening. Thanks Eric, take care Buddy! Otherwise good location right at MRT stop,... more I arrived on fri evening and my friends not until sat very early morning. There was no problem for Eric to let them use the whole place and enjoy breakfast without paying any deposit or the full price until the evening. Thanks Eric, take care Buddy! Otherwise good location right at MRT stop, eateries just on the opposite corner of the hostel. Go to see Singapore Zoo!close

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by Souku – posted on Dec 12, 2007

2

A great place to stay in Singapore. Its a bit of walk from MRT but nice venue. Staff id very helpful & the rooms are clean.

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by push – posted on Dec 9, 2007

6

Staff were determinedly unhelpful, the front desk lacked any local resources such as maps or info on local facilities. The info that was displayed relating to room rates was misleading!. The breakfast was overpriced and ofpoor quality. Positives were the internet facilities and the roof deck.

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by tresco – posted on Feb 21, 2007

1

I have stayed in a lot of Hostels all over the world and this is by far the best. Massive plasma screen TV in the common room, loads of free internet terminals. The Location is also really good. The place is so modern and clean. It is no wonder that they have won so many awards.

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by Stealingsilver – posted on Dec 23, 2006

7

You get an own locker with a key in your room for the whole, not to big, suitcase. Don't get breakfast there, it is much to expensive for what you get. Better go to the supermarket on your way to inner city or some of all these coffeeshops on your way.

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by Sushy – posted on Nov 3, 2006

14

I would have to say that this is the best place i have stayed in, i have been around then world and no place comes close to this, also this place is more like a hotel than a hostel!!!! Enjoy your stay.. Pete - Ireland

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by peter8098 – posted on Apr 11, 2006

1

Excellent stay here.

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by richm5014 – posted on Mar 9, 2006

1

I would definitely recommend this hostel, it was safe, clean and in a good location with very helpful staff.

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by Glitterb1386 – posted on Feb 13, 2006

3

Thankyou very much I have enjoyed staying with you! It has been an easy affordable and enjoyable stay in singapore and I had the best view from my room! and I also highly rate the rooftop garden for lounging!!! I will definitely stay again...

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by Yvettebi – posted on Dec 8, 2005

3

I've stayed at Hangout@Mt. Emily in a private room on November 2005. My room isn't small for me(it has a twin bed and it has free space which can handle more than two twin beds) and it's very secure with keycard access. It isn't a very luxury room but it's clean and that's the most important one.... more I've stayed at Hangout@Mt. Emily in a private room on November 2005. My room isn't small for me(it has a twin bed and it has free space which can handle more than two twin beds) and it's very secure with keycard access. It isn't a very luxury room but it's clean and that's the most important one. Air condition works ok. The room is cleaned everyday but sheets and towels are only replaced upon your request. There are two private room types. One with windows doesn't have TV, and one with TV doesn't have any windows. I chose the windowed type and enjoyed the view with lots of tropical birds singing in the morning and thunders at night, i really liked it. Besides you can watch DVD movies(there 2 show times per day) and local TV channels on the wide screen LCD TV in the common room at the 2nd floor. At that floor there are also 7 PCs for common and free internet access, but the usage of computers are limited by web surf (using internet explorer). You can also enjoy the view at the terrace ont the roof where you can have some drinks at the bar. The staff is cheerful and helpful, i like them too. Maybe the worst thing about this hostel is its location. It's very near to the centeral locations like orchard road but the location is on a hill top and a little bit secluded. So if you want to go to the downtown, you either have to call a taxi or walk downhill. Walking from hotel to the city is ok, but the return trip can be tiring because you have to walk uphill at the heat and humid of Singapore. There is also a restaurant where you can have breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But I couldn't eat any meals there because of my irregular meal times. Except the location it's ok for me. But if you are planning to stay on a private room you can always find a better hotel near downtown for 20-30 singapore dollars more.close

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by Alpot7047 – posted on Nov 16, 2005

1