Hotel Boss Singapore: 4-Star Stay Beside Lavender MRT
Singapore, Singapore
Rooms & rates
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Room BED.CV-SU
Room BED.PE
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Room DBL.2B-CV
Room DBL.2D
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Room DBL.CV
Room DBL.CV-1
Room DBL.CV-PE
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Room DBL.PE-1
Amenities
- Harbour
- Entertainment Area
- Car park
- Key Collection
- 24-hour reception
- Late Check-out
- Mobile phone coverage
- Wi-fi
- Room service
- Laundry service
- Launderette
- Medical service
Location
500 Jalan Sultan, Singapore, Singapore
View on Google MapsWhat guests love
- Warm, helpful front-desk team
- Steps from Lavender MRT and buses
- Rooftop pool with city views
- Spotless rooms, cleaned daily
- Plenty of food right outside
Worth knowing before you stay
- Crowds: The big lobby is busy at all hours, with tour groups and queues at peak check-in and check-out times.
- Best time: Early check-in and late check-out are often arranged by the friendly front desk when rooms are free, and bags can be stored.
- Cost: Breakfast is often a paid add-on, and the buffet leans towards Asian and Indian dishes with limited vegetarian and Western choice.
- Rules: The pool deck is smooth underfoot, so flip-flops help, and the pool opens from 7am.
- Condition: Rooms are compact with limited storage and a small bathroom, which suits a base for sightseeing and solo or couple stays.
- Condition: Walls and corridors carry sound, so nearby guests and hallway chatter can be heard, especially at night.
- Facilities: Many rooms have sealed windows, and some face another building; a city-view or balcony room can be requested.
- Facilities: Bottled water is not supplied, but a filtered hot and cold water dispenser is in the room, and ice is on the 4th floor.
Stay overview and location
Hotel Boss Singapore is a large, busy 4-star city hotel for sightseeing travellers and budget-minded visitors who want a well-connected base. Its advantage is the position beside Lavender MRT and a bus stop; the trade-off is compact rooms and some noise.
Guests describe it as a no-frills hotel in the Little India and Arab Street area, with Mustafa Centre within reach. Reviewers also say a convenience store, money changer and restaurant sit on the ground floor, so errands are easy to run without a long trip.
Guests also comment on the hotel's value. Of the reviews that mention price, most praise affordability for a central location, while a smaller group call it pricey for room size, breakfast or the 4-star label.
Rooms and comfort
Guests most often describe the rooms as clean, with daily housekeeping. The trade-off is space: many reviewers call the rooms compact, with little storage, and some say a large suitcase is hard to open.
Outlook varies. Some rooms are reported to have no window or to face another building, and windows in many rooms do not open. Guests suggest asking for a city-view or balcony room when you enquire. Reviewers also say corridor and neighbouring-room noise can carry through the walls.
Facilities and dining
The fourth floor is where guests spend most of their non-room time. Reviewers mention an outdoor pool, a gym, laundry machines and ironing boards, which helps on longer trips. Some guests note that the pool deck can be slippery and that loungers and shade are limited.
Breakfast is where expectations need managing. Guests report that it is often optional and costs extra, at about 15 SGD according to reviews, and that guests may be allocated a floor. Reviewers describe the menu as leaning Asian and Indian, with limited Western and vegetarian choice. Confirm what your rate includes before you pay.
Guest experience and suitability
The hotel's strongest reported asset is its front-desk team. Guests repeatedly praise reception staff by name, and many say early check-in help made arrival easier. Google shows a 3.9 rating from 16,958 reviews, which suggests a solid but not flawless stay.
It suits these travellers best:
Consider alternatives if you are a light sleeper, travel with large luggage, stay for a long time, want a Western breakfast or prefer a quiet, boutique feel. The lobby is described as busy around the clock with tour groups and queues. Guests rate it a more modest fit for families, citing tight rooms and hallway noise, though a pool and family rooms are mentioned.
- Solo travellers who will spend little time in the room
- Budget-minded visitors who value location and cleanliness
- Sightseeing groups, including Indian and Muslim-friendly travel groups, who want to be near Lavender MRT
Booking information
For Hotel Boss Singapore booking, share your dates, the number of guests and any room preferences, such as a city-view or balcony room. We can check the rate plan and what it includes, including whether breakfast is part of it, before you commit. No rates or special offers are stored here, so we will confirm the current price with you.
Early check-in and late check-out were often granted by staff in guest reports, but they are not guaranteed, and luggage storage is reported as available. To make an enquiry, call us on 8978918577.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Hotel Boss Singapore located?
Hotel Boss is at 500 Jalan Sultan, Singapore, beside Lavender MRT and a bus stop, in the Little India and Arab Street area. Guests also describe Mustafa Centre and Arab Street as walkable, which makes it a practical base for sightseeing.
Can I request early check-in or late check-out at Hotel Boss Singapore?
You can ask, but neither is guaranteed. Guests report that staff often granted early check-in and late check-out when rooms were available. Reviewers also say the hotel offers luggage storage after check-out.
How to book
Select your dates
Choose a room
Enquire or book
Edited by Team Localtrav · Updated 6 November 2026