One Farrer Hotel vs Similar Hotels

Rooms were spacious and well-maintained, with good amenities and comfort.

Some guests found rooms small, impacted rating despite comfort noted.

Rooms were often described as spacious but some found them small for families.

Frequently criticized: rooms described as very small/compact, tight showers, smaller than pictured and generally cramped; notable negative for room comfort.

No significant issues mentioned, overall very clean as per multiple reviews.

The staff was pleasant and the room was clean, but some guests indicated minor issues.

Generally clean but some reviewers noted issues with odors and laundry facilities.

Generally reported as clean (one review explicitly noted buena limpieza); no widespread cleanliness complaints, so score is strong.

Convenient access to MRT and nearby attractions, noted as a perfect location for exploring.

Directly above an MRT station and near a shopping mall, highly praised by guests.

Excellent location with close proximity to MRT stations and food centers.

Consistently praised — hotel sits above Lavender MRT with very convenient access to transport, shops and food options; location is a key strength.

Staff were consistently reported as friendly and attentive, with specific praise for proactive service.

Most guests noted the staff was pleasant and service-oriented.

Staff were highly praised for their friendliness and attentiveness.

Mixed but overall positive: multiple mentions of helpful/cooperative staff (notably Cecilia and early check-in), alongside a few reports of rude breakfast/reception staff; overall service leans positive.

Good variety in breakfast mentioned, but suggestions for improvement noted.

Guests enjoyed breakfast but suggested more variety.

Breakfast options were limited, and vending machine issues reported.

Frequently criticized breakfast: described as poor/awful, outdoor/too hot, warm milk, limited/western options lacking — clear weakness.

Pool and gym facilities mentioned as decent, overall satisfaction with the amenities.

Amenities like the pool were noted positively, though minor cold pool feedback exists.

Basic amenities were available, but some guests noted limitations.

Mixed: positives include pool and convenient on-site facilities; negatives include slow lifts, faulty hair dryer, coin-only laundry policy and intermittent poor Wi‑Fi — overall moderate rating.

General comments suggest satisfied guests, though slight reservations on breakfast room size.

Opinions on price relative to quality vary; some felt charged excessively.

Good value noted for the location and cleanliness, despite occasional complaints.

Several guests called it expensive or not good value (Caro, scarce breakfast) and reported service failures (reception attitude, coin-only laundry), so value is below average.