
One thing I always like to know before going away is – where I am going to sleep the first night. Having never been to Singapore before and with such a variety of accommodation places available to choose from.
After much procrastination, we selected the IBIS on Bencoolen which is close to the central area of Singapore – we thought this would give the best opportunity to walk to various locations in the City.
Whilst the rooms are very clean and the bed comfortable, the room size was a bit challenging with luggage to cover 7 weeks overseas. As we were not in the rooms that much, this did not cause us too many issues.
The facilities was quite good – staff were friendly and efficient. We enjoyed a great evening meal in the restaurant.
As a base for sleeping and relaxing – it was great!! – Even Hamish enjoyed it

For more information about Singapore
- Singapore
- Singapore – Boat in the Sky
- Singapore – Clothes Shopping
- Singapore – Drinks anyone? – Raffles Hotel Bar
- Singapore – Going for a swim in the river
- Singapore – Graffiti
- Singapore – Hamish at Raffles Bakery
- Singapore – Hamish enjoys High Tea at Raffles
- Singapore – IBIS on Bencoolen
- Singapore – Indoor Plants – Floor to Ceiling
- Singapore – Night Safari
- Singapore – Orchard Road – Singapore Orchid
- Singapore – Raffles
- Singapore – River Sculptures – the River Merchants
- Singapore – Where do you hang out the washing?
For more information about Hamish and his Travels
- Alabaster Sphinx at Memphis
- Big Chair – Hamish at the Marriott Hotel
- Dead Sea – over 400 Metres below Sea Level
- Egyptian Food
- Galilee – Sailing on the Sea of Galilee
- Hamish at the Marriott in Cairo feeling very brave
- Hamish climbs Mt Sinai
- Hamish enjoys an Egyptian Party on the Nile
- Hamish on a Felucca on the Nile
- Hamish on a Felucca on the Nile
- Hamish – Coffee every morning
- Marriott Hotel – Hamish at the Bakery
- Marriott Hotel – History to High Tea!!
- Marriott Hotel – Hotel Rooms
- Masada – Views of the Dead Sea
- Singapore – Hamish at Raffles Bakery
- Singapore – Hamish enjoys High Tea at Raffles
- Singapore – IBIS on Bencoolen
- Singapore – Orchard Road – Singapore Orchid
- Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe – Hamish enjoys the Falls
- Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe – Hotel