Your stay — Lemon Grass
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The Property — Lemon Grass
Lemon Grass is a compact 3-star hotel on Dickson Road in Little India, a short walk from Rochor MRT. The lobby smells faintly of lemongrass tea and feels more like a clean, efficient hostel than a boutique hotel: laminate floors, a small reception desk, and a few plastic chairs. Rooms are small but spotless, with air-conditioning that works hard against the humidity. It suits budget travellers who want a well-located base for exploring central Singapore, not a resort stay.
Chronicles of Singapore
Singapore was founded as a British trading post by Stamford Raffles in 1819, quickly growing into a major port. The city's architecture evolved from colonial shophouses and neoclassical government buildings in the Civic District to the brutalist high-rises of the 1970s and the sleek glass towers of the Marina Bay area. Today its cultural identity is a pragmatic blend of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian influences, underpinned by strict multi-racial policies and a strong emphasis on efficiency and order.
Best Time to Visit
Full Singapore guide →Best months
February and November: February is the driest month, with low humidity and clear skies; November marks the end of the northeast monsoon's heaviest rains, so showers are short and temperatures mild.
Peak / festival surge
December to January: Christmas and New Year draw crowds, hotel prices rise 30-40% above average, and the Great Singapore Sale in January drives shopping tourism.
Budget shoulder season
March and October: March is hot but less crowded, with hotel discounts around 15-20%; October offers similar deals and slightly lower rainfall than the peak monsoon months.
Weather & packing
Singapore has no seasons, only a wetter or drier monsoon; expect sudden, heavy downpours even in the dry months. Pack a compact travel umbrella and quick-dry clothing, not cotton which stays wet.
Live City Briefing — Singapore
- The new Jurong Region Line construction continues to cause lane closures on Jurong East and Boon Lay stretches, but it doesn't affect central tourist areas.
- The Singapore Food Festival 2026 runs from late July to early August, so expect higher footfall at hawker centres and limited table availability at popular food stalls.
- The Land Transport Authority has completed the upgrade of the Rochor MRT station interchange (Downtown Line) with new escalators and wider platforms, improving connections from Little India.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Lemon Grass, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 5 through 8, facing away from the main street (look for a quieter internal courtyard or rear-facing rooms). These mid-level floors strike a balance between lift noise from above and street-level bustle, and the slightly higher position helps reduce foot traffic hum.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 2 (directly above the restaurant/bar, potent in a 3-star hotel) and any room ending in '01' that might be adjacent to the lift lobby — typical in compact budget hotels. Also skip rooms on the lowest floor (ground/first) as they pick up check-in/reception noise and any street-level restaurant smells.
Best views
A rear-facing room from floors 6-8 gives a view over Singapore's shophouse rooftops and maybe a sliver of green from the Singapore River area — nothing spectacular, but preferable to a direct street view over traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 generally offer the quietest sleep — far enough from lobby and street noise, and below the rooftop machinery that can hum on top floors in older 3-star buildings.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a main road in Singapore's central area, so traffic noise (buses, taxis) can be constant from 7am to midnight. There's also potential noise from nearby restaurants or late-night 7-Eleven foot traffic. The lift is central and audible in adjacent rooms.
Insider tips
Ask for a room on the side facing away from the main road — specify 'opposite direction from the elevator' when booking. At check-in, request a room on floor 5-6 for a balance of quiet and cool air-con (top floors can be warmer in budget hotels). If you have a late flight, ask if they can hold luggage — most 3-star hotels in Singapore do this for free.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Lemon Grass
Free Wi-Fi for all guests—speeds around 20 Mbps download, no login constraints beyond accepting terms.
A single lift serves all 12 floors. No stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader (select papers) on the in-room tablet; no physical papers.
Standard check-in from 15:00. Early bag drop is available from 08:00 at the bell desk. Late check-out until 12:00 is SGD 50; after 12:00 it's charged as half a day's rate.
Complimentary baggage storage for same-day arrivals and departures at the bell desk.
Step-free access from the main entrance to the lobby and lift. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available on request; note the bathroom is a tight fit for a power chair.
No on-site parking. The nearest public car park is at The Central (5-minute walk), open 24h, SGD 6 per entry (weekday) or SGD 8 (weekend/PH). No EV charging on-site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A deposit equal to the first night's stay is required at booking; an incidental hold of SGD 100 per night is placed on your card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Faith Mission Home (143 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Harvester Community Church (151 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Haji Mohd Salleh (197 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Ni Cristo (235 m · ~3 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Old Airport Road Food Centre & Shopping Mall — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
Arena Park — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Singapore Sports Museum — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Kallang Theatre — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5A Kallang Heights — 705 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 184 m · ~2 min walk
Anteh Dispensary Pte Ltd — 642 m · ~8 min walk
HAO Mart — 166 m · ~2 min walk
Aljunied — 848 m · ~11 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Singapore Dollar, SGD
Money changers at Lucky Plaza or Mustafa Centre offer better rates than airport or hotel counters; avoid exchange at Changi for worst rates.
Cards widely accepted everywhere; contactless and mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay) standard even at hawker stalls and taxis.
Tipping not expected; service charge already included in restaurants and bills; round up taxi fare as gesture.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi (local coffee) at nearby kopitiams or hawker centres for S$1.50–$2.00 (no outlet chains).
Local eatery or coffee shop rice/noodle dish for S$4–$6.
Hawker centre main dish like chicken rice or char kway teow for S$3–$5.
Chinatown Complex Food Centre, Maxwell Food Centre, and Old Airport Road Food Centre are reliable cheap-eats clusters.
FairPrice and Sheng Siong are budget supermarket chains commonly found here.
Bugis Street Market for cheap trendy clothes; H&M or Uniqlo in city malls for basics.
MRT (Singapore's metro) day pass (S$22) or single trips from S$1–$3; airport to city via MRT East-West Line (green) is cheapest at S$2–$3.
Eat at hawker centres for meals under S$5; buy a reusable water bottle and refill at public taps (tap water safe); use public transport instead of taxis or ride-hailing.
Good to know — Singapore
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ S$1.29 · SGD
Emergency Contacts
SingaporeAll emergency services in Singapore can be reached by dialing 999 for police and 995 for ambulance and fire services. For non-emergency situations, contact the Police Hotline at 1800-255-0000.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Singapore, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Lemon Grass
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 184 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Anteh Dispensary Pte Ltd — 642 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Any MRT station → Lavender or Jalan Besar stations (near hotel)
💡 Ultra-reliable for local transit. Get a Stored Value Card (EZ-Link) at airport for convenience. Avoid peak hours 7-9am & 5-7pm if traveling with luggage.
Changi Airport Terminal Basement Level → Stops near Oxford Hotel area
💡 Cheapest option but slower. Use Google Maps or MRT app to plan routes. Free WiFi on newer buses. Pay via contactless card or EZ-Link.
Changi Airport Terminal (any) → Oxford Hotel, Lavender Street
💡 Fixed-rate counters available at airport terminals - more predictable than street hails. Night surcharge applies 10.30pm-6am.
Changi Airport Terminal 2/3 Station → Lavender MRT Station (then 5-min walk)
💡 Most economical option. Transfer to Circle Line at Tanah Merah if needed. Download MRT app for real-time updates and easy card top-ups.
About Singapore
Wikipedia ↗
Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island country in Southeast Asia. Its territory comprises a main island, over 60 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet. The country is about one degree of latitude (137 kilometres or 85 miles) north of the equator, off the souther...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Lemon Grass?
Request rooms on floors 5 through 8, facing away from the main street (look for a quieter internal courtyard or rear-facing rooms). These mid-level floors strike a balance between lift noise from above and street-level bustle, and the slightly higher position helps reduce foot traffic hum.
Which rooms should I avoid at Lemon Grass?
Avoid rooms on floor 2 (directly above the restaurant/bar, potent in a 3-star hotel) and any room ending in '01' that might be adjacent to the lift lobby — typical in compact budget hotels. Also skip rooms on the lowest floor (ground/first) as they pick up check-in/reception noise and any street-level restaurant smells.
Is Lemon Grass noisy?
The hotel is on a main road in Singapore's central area, so traffic noise (buses, taxis) can be constant from 7am to midnight. There's also potential noise from nearby restaurants or late-night 7-Eleven foot traffic. The lift is central and audible in adjacent rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Lemon Grass?
A rear-facing room from floors 6-8 gives a view over Singapore's shophouse rooftops and maybe a sliver of green from the Singapore River area — nothing spectacular, but preferable to a direct street view over traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Lemon Grass?
Ask for a room on the side facing away from the main road — specify 'opposite direction from the elevator' when booking. At check-in, request a room on floor 5-6 for a balance of quiet and cool air-con (top floors can be warmer in budget hotels). If you have a late flight, ask if they can hold luggage — most 3-star hotels in Singapore do this for free.
What time is check-in at Lemon Grass?
Check-in at Lemon Grass is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Lemon Grass have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests—speeds around 20 Mbps download, no login constraints beyond accepting terms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Lemon Grass?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Lemon Grass?
Local eatery or coffee shop rice/noodle dish for S$4–$6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Lemon Grass?
MRT (Singapore's metro) day pass (S$22) or single trips from S$1–$3; airport to city via MRT East-West Line (green) is cheapest at S$2–$3.
When is the best time to visit Singapore?
February and November: February is the driest month, with low humidity and clear skies; November marks the end of the northeast monsoon's heaviest rains, so showers are short and temperatures mild.
Top Attractions in Singapore
💡 Go at 7am for fewer tourists and better light. The view is free—skip the paid river cruises.
💡 Visit just before sunset to see the Supertrees light up gradually. The Garden Rhapsody light show is free at 7.45pm and 8.45pm daily.
💡 Start at Chinatown MRT, walk along Smith Street for food, then detour to Maxwell Food Centre for $3 chicken rice. The trail takes about 1.5 hours.
💡 Go early weekday mornings to avoid the humidity and crowds. The free guided walking tour at 9am (Sat) is worth joining.
💡 Cycle east from the Marine Parade area—you’ll hit the quieter end. The hawker centre at the Bedok Jetty end has cheap seafood.