Open: February Where: 170 Bencoolen Street Number of rooms: 538 Rates: From $121 Contact: Call 6593-2888 or log on to www.ibishotel.com
Features: Offers free WiFi access and selected cable channels in all rooms. Worth a special mention is the It's All About Taste restaurant, which offers a tapas-style selection of 20 local dishes starting at $15++ for three dishes
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AQUEEN HOTEL BALESTIER
Open: Last month Where: 387 Balestier Road Number of rooms: 45 Rates: From $78 Contact: Call 6593-0999 or log on to www.aqueenhotels.com
Features: Free WiFi access and selected cable channels in all rooms
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QUINCY
Open: March Where: 22 Mount Elizabeth Number of rooms: 108 Rates: From $218 Contact: Call 6738-5888 or log on to www.quincy.com.sg
Features: Gym with top-of-the-line exercise equipment and multimedia stations, a sauna and steam rooms, and free Internet access throughout the hotel
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PARK HOTEL CLARKE QUAY
Open: Last month Where: 1 Unity Street Number of rooms: 336 Rates: From $198 Contact: Call 6593-8888 or log on to www.parkhotelgroup.com/phcq
Features: Gym and an outdoor swimming pool overlooking the waterfront promenades of Clarke Quay
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VALUE HOTEL BALETIER
Open: End of this month Where: 218 Balestier Road Number of rooms: 208 Rates: From $69 Contact: Call 6352-2323 or log on to www.valuehotel.com.sg
Features: Alfresco dining breakfast for $7 and broadband Internet access at $10 a day. Selected cable channels such as HBO and sports are available in all rooms
