Golden Monkey
Golden Monkey, 51 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189559, Singapore- Public Art
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Luxurious Apartments in Central Business District
Modern Interiors and Convenient Amenities
The spacious apartments at Somerset Bencoolen boast stylish modern interiors flooded with natural light. Guests can enjoy fully equipped kitchens, home entertainment systems, and free internet access in every room.
Recreational Facilities and Services
Guests can unwind at the outdoor pool, rooftop garden, or well-equipped fitness centre. Families will appreciate the children's playground, while travelers can make use of services like pocket WiFi rentals, laundry, and dry cleaning. Complimentary housekeeping services ensure a comfortable stay, with the convenience of a taxi stand at the property entrance.
Prime Location and Accessibility
Located just steps away from Bencoolen MRT Station, the hotel offers easy access to Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station, Singapore Art Museum, Orchard Road, and Changi International Airport. Experience luxury and convenience at Somerset Bencoolen.
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
12:00 PM
Parking
PAID
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
52 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
81 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
45 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
72 sqm
In-room amenities
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Perfekte Größe der Apartments, etwas in die Jahre gekommen, aber noch sehr gut in Schuss. Lage ist ideal. Unser Zimmer war sehr ruhig, da nicht an der Straße oder einer Baustelle gelegen.
Very unique hotel. It has MRT and Bus stations just outside the hotel.The toilet seat has a bidet which is very important. Aldo, the apartment has air conditioning in living room and bedroom. Has playing ground for kids
It is expensive
The Space, the Pool, the Staff
Is a Little Dates but didn’t bother me as much at the end of my Trip. I was sad to leave once it was time to do so.
房间很大很干净 地理位置很方便
Location. Handy to several MRT
No air conditioning in elevators and corridors
Everything was good about Somerset Bencoolen
Pillows where to firm
どこに行くのも便利
とくになし
Apartment style of lounge, 1 bedroom, walk-in robe with safe, shower bathroom, and a practical small kitchen which included full size refrigerator, microwave, oven and cooktop. TV in bedroom and lounge.
The pool
It is a bit dated
Center location near MRT station easy to traveling.
I have a pleasant stay
The smel in the lobby
Great location, value for money
False fire alarm activation 3 times over 8 nights of stay
clean, easy to get around the city. staff always helpful
no laundry in the unit.
Reception staff is polite and friendly , good location and apartment is big.
Did not like the way housekeepers cleaned the apartment. I was shocked to see big dead cockroaches in and outside the room. After informing the housekeeper , she did not still bother and simply ignored it. I couldn’t sleep well and had severe shoulder pain bec they only provide soft pillows. They don’t keep any hard pillows.
Location is good
The bad smell of the lobby The noise of the maintenance workers Fire alarm system was on for no reason
Location, and apartment facilities.
Currently some work was ongoing which disturb a bit.
Great Location, Nice gym and pool area, spacious rooms
Breakfast was ok
سهوله الوصول وقريب المواقع والمسجد
المناشف تحتاج الى تغيير
Centrally located, very well connected. Superb facilities and staff is very helpful as well
Large, spotlessly clean room in a fantastic location, close to many of Singapore's top attractions. Two metro stations are just a short walk away, but we often preferred to explore on foot since so much is within easy reach.
My one major frustration was not with the hotel, but with Booking.com. The hotel was only able to issue an invoice addressed to Booking.com, not to my company — and they were completely right to do so, since it was Booking.com, not the hotel, that charged my credit card. Unfortunately, when I contacted Booking.com about this, I received no reply and no help whatsoever. Because the invoice could not be addressed to my company, I was unable to claim reimbursement, which ended up costing me a significant amount.
The rooms are spacious and clean.
We managed to carry our own luagguages during check-in and check-out as there were limited number of staff.
Spacious and well maintained. Directly across from the MRT. Perfect for family while traveling on vacation.
A kettle and toaster would be preferable since the apartment was self contained.
The location
Nothing
Great location, just opposite the Bencoolen station and also a short bus ride from Orchard. A great stay for small families because it has the kitchen facilities. Also great because they have housekeeping service except on sundays.
Location..Staff...especially house keeping staff....comfort level..
Bathroom needs some adjustments ...taking shower after climbing into the tub a lot of water seeps out of the tub and onto the bathroom floor...windows should be allowed to be opened for fresh air..instead it was locked..
Excellent location for transport and local food
Slightly expensive
Everything....
Not applicable.
bij de entree de naam van somerset is niet duidelijk te zien .xelf taxi cauffeur elke keer rijd gewoon door. personnel niet vriendelijk en niet behulpzaam.alles moet zelf doen.de lift sting.ik had verwacht 4 ster .maar het is gewoon niks.
Location is great, multiple MRT stations super close. The pool was nice, appreciated the chilled water in reception to refill bottles.
Check in process was annoying, we pre filled our info before our stay and had to repeat it all at reception. The bed was really uncomfortable. The cot we were given was shaky and on wheels that couldn’t lock so our baby could move it around dangerously when she was in it. There really wasn’t room for a cot, you couldn’t get around the room with it there. The couch was also not very comfortable. We never got all of our towels replaced when we had the room made up. The shower spread water all through the bathroom if you didn’t angle the shower head in one exact position so it was constantly wet on the floor and we needed to use our towels to dry it. It was really hard to get the air conditioning to be anything than boiling hot or freezing cold. A small thing but they only provided a single soap between the shower and basin so you always had to go between them. There was mould in the shower bath area also, the general condition of the apartment was poor
Excellent location - right next yo MRT, 5 mins walk yo Bugis shopping mall and MRT. Loved having an apartment with a sofa for our child to sleep on. The roof top pool was awesome, wasn't expecting to use it much but we were there every day. The staff were amazing and accommodated a late checkout which was really helpful.
The onsite washer and dryer was a bit expensive and closed at 10pm. Would have been great if they remained open later.
It was spacious, neat and clean
הכל נקי ומסודר הגענו עם תינוקת בת 4 חודשים היה לנו מאוד נוח ודאגו לנו לכל מה שביקשנו.
Proximity to town, restaurants, MRT
Facilities limited for kids
Its near to MRT (exactly above the station). 7E and 24hrs fairprice nearby. Exactly below is mosque.
Close to subway stations. Not too far from restaurants, shops and harbour. Would stay there again. Good Hawker Centre nearby - very handy.
The pool changing rooms could be revamped. Not a lot of power points/outlets in apartment.
Very good services. So conducive, very close to many attractions in Singapore.
Nothing
Localization and facilities
The room itself require slightly renovation
Big room
I think cleaner forgot to clean the Bin in the restroom
Sehr gute Lage, großes Zimmer. Alles ordentlich und sauber.
Das Bad ist etwas renovierungsbedürftig.
这是我们第二次入住该酒店了,熟门熟路的,的确很喜欢这里。位置好,周边有许多公交站点,出行很方便。性价比高,价格适中,服务也不错。有灶具,做点吃吃的方便,不做,周边也有很多选择。
Great location close to two MRT stations (Downtown & Circle). Friendly staff.
Very clean and comfortable Loved the location Front desk staff all very friendly We loved Stesha the lady who checked us in So kind and accommodating and friendly Will definitely be our property of choice were we to return to Singapore in the future
Nothing really
Located in the middle of everything
The nearest MRT is the DT line which might need a few transfers to reach destination
Easy walk to the train station. Apartment had all we needed. Air conditioning was great. Staff was friendly and helpful.
It did look and feel like it needed to be fixed up for various things around the place but everything still worked fine. I was ok with it, but others may not be ok with it. The only real downer was the fact that I had done the pre check in beforehand but when I was at the kiosk, it said my reservation was not there after I had my QR code scanned. But reception was there to help me check in normally, he was really friendly and we had a good laugh.
The property was in a great location. Across the road from an MRT. It was close to Bugis shopping and not far from Raffles City. There were great eating places close by - in a food hall across the road was a great selection of food stalls. Really enjoyed the Japanese. On the corner of Bencoolen and Bras Basah Rd was a Taiwanese restaurant - great food.
The down side of the property was the Mosque in front of the property. We were woken every morning before sunrise with the chanting. Also we were on the 5th floor where the laundry was located and that was noisy.
Its kid friendly and very accesible
None Though my prior request for bed set up was not implemented
The staff were the highlight of the hotel. The hotel was very central & with the MRT just across the road getting anywhere was made easy.
The corridors could do with a refresh or paint, not very appealing in their current state.
The amount of space in the room was great having an iron was helpful as we were going to a wedding! I enjoyed the coffee bags and loved the lap pool and swam every morning . The bed was comfortable nice and firm. The location was excellent nice and close to the station. The staff were very helpful . It was also great as that laundry facilities were available as we stayed 6 nights, a special mention to staff members May Ooi and Zaki Majid who when exceptional .
The couch was a little too soft for me however the chair in the lounge was firm. There wasn’t much shade upstairs on the roof top only early in the morning and late at night. Would stat there again.
Nice environment
Sehr hilfsbereit. Konnten 2 h früher einchecken und 3 h später auschecken. Konnten nach dem Auschecken noch den Pool benutzen und nach Tagesunternehmung am Abflugtag (Abflug erst 22:20) Umkleide und Duschen am Pool benutzen.
מיקום מעולה קרוב מאד לקו הכחול. קרוב מאד לבית חב"ד. נקי ומאד נעים.
אין
Location and clean
Internet facilities may be improved
Very much appreciated the support from the staff.
Location was very convenient, 1min from train station exit. Lots of food options in the area. Room wise, soundproofing was decent. Comfortable stay and pretty clean interior. Decently equipped kitchen, though can be better. Very helpful and friendly staff manning the front desk, great service! Also provides luggage storage service before check-in and after check-out.
Ventilation can be better - windows were locked - so after cooking the smell lingered.
Location. Room sizes.
Breakfast. Barebones breakfast with just the basics.
Location, generous space, cleanliness of the apartment
Air-conditioner temperature in the living room was hard to control- too cold for long periods, then too warm for long periods. No Nespresso coffee machine in unit.
Close to Bencoolen MRT, the Albert st hawker centre, buses etc Apartment was perfect, well equipped kitchen. Pool was lovely after a hot day out. Staff were lovely and helpful
The pool area didn't have a lot of cover, was really, really easy to get burnt!! But the pool deck was gorgeous, and a great view in all directions
The location was good and most of the staff were lovely and helpful.
The condition wasn’t great. Looks tired and in need of a freshen up. The shower was appalling - making water fill the floor of the bathroom and absolutely nothing usable in the kitchenette.
Professional and courteous staff
Location and meaning full services
Internet connection need smooth
The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful; the room was very comfortable with plenty of storage space (a walk-in wardrobe) and it was super clean. The hotel’s location is good, right opposite Bencoolen MRT station. There are also several good and affordable restaurants nearby. There’s a great rooftop pool, which we were allowed to use again after checking out because our flight wasn’t until late in the evening. That was very helpful, as was the luggage storage.
Relatively expensive, but not unusual for Singapore
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Cleanliness
8.25/10Generally clean but some mention of needing extra cleaning in certain areas.
Service
9.25/10Staff were pleasant and helpful throughout the stay.
Location
9.75/10Fantastic location, very central and close to public transport links.
Room Quality
8.25/10Comfortable rooms but some improvements needed on fittings and equipment.
Amenities
7.75/10Pool area and fitness centre were just adequate; kitchen poorly equipped.
Value for Money
8.75/10Provides good value considering location and room size.
Food and Beverage
7.25/10Breakfast selection was lacking; no healthy options like fruit or yogurt.
Overall Experience
8.75/10Overall enjoyable stay with good location and comfortable accommodations.