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Housed in a heritage 1920s Art Deco building, Wanderlust merges old-world charm with modern-day comforts. Close to everything yet delightfully off the beaten track, you are mere minutes from the bustling city centre while being immersed in the historic urban montage of Little India.
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HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Quaint
Languages Spoken
English, Chinese, Tamil
Location
2 Dickson Road, Singapore 209494 Singapore
Wanderlust
4.8 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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We loved staying here for four days. The location on the edge of Little India was just what we wanted. It has great transport connections with two MRT stations & multiple bus stops nearby. We also loved the vibrancy of the Little India area & Jalan Besar. There are good places to eat close by (we enjoyed dumplings a few streets away & the Tekka centre is worth a visit). We self-catered breakfast so we could make an early start most mornings & found a CS supermarket in walking distance at Bugis Junction. We also used the coffee machine on level 2 (perfectly good coffee) & the washing machine & dryer (eating at hawker centres can be messy!). Our room had the most storage we had ever seen in a hotel room. Housekeeping was unobtrusive & efficient. Reception staff were always friendly. As a bonus, there is a good Malay restaurant (Aleeya) on the ground floor of the hotel. It is reasonably priced for a fancier restaurant & offers 10% discount for hotel residents. Note that because of the restaurant there is not really a lounge area in the hotel lobby. The area might not be for everyone but we loved it. It certainly challenges the view that Singapore is sterile & boring.
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Access to the Rocher station is easiest via the subway underpass from Perak Road
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Only reason this wasn't a five-star stay was the size/layout of rooms. My colleague got a studio room, which didn't have enough floor space to even lay out a suitcase. The queen bed was against a wall on three sides, so if there are 2 people, one would need to climb over the other to get in/out of bed. I got the loft, which had a lot more floor space, including a nice kitchenette and comfortable sitting area. But the loft bed can only be accessed by an extremely steep staircase. The loft also had a very low ceiling, making it even more treacherous to have to duck when going up/down the top stair.
I actually struggled to sleep because of my fears of the stairs. I tend to get up once per night to use the washroom, especially when my hydration is a bit off-kilter during travel. Whenever I got up, having to be so cautious on the stairs and turn several lights on, made my mind activate and I struggled to go back to sleep. This was really disappointing because the bed was otherwise quite comfortable and rooms were extremely quiet (no street noise or hallway noise)... Sleep should have been so much easier!
But there were a LOT of positives: + Excellent location just around the corner from MRT station + 1-2 short blocks walk to dozens of dining options in Little India (including several 24 hr restaurants) + Supremely clean, modern rooms + Filtered water faucet en suite (at least in my loft), and shared guest water tap for filtered and sparkling water + Complimentary guest laundry (including soap) + Excellent multilingual staff who are professional and quick
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip:Â Loft rooms have very steep stairs and low ceiling above bed
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Response from Pusparani Gopal, Owner at Wanderlust
Responded 28 Oct 2024
Dear stargirlssc, -- Wanderlust Team Dear Floor, -- Greetings from Wanderlust, The Unlimited Collection! Thank you for taking the time to leave us this wonderful feedback. We are glad to know that you had a positive experience in Wanderlust and our boutique hotel’s location. Being just minutes away from Little India, there are many sights to explore, including the culture and various food options to discover. We do pride ourselves in providing the utmost care and service for our guests and we will strive to improve our hospitality further for guests such as yourselves. It has truly been our great pleasure and privilege to have been of service to you. --We sincerely thank you for your valuable feedback about the stairs leading to the upper level of the loft room and we are truly sorry for any inconvenience and discomfort caused to you. Please be assured we will be sharing your feedback with the owners of this managed boutique hotel so they can review a change in the design of these stairs when refurbishment plans are due. --All of us earnestly look forward to hosting you at our boutique hotel for your next stay in Singapore. -- Warmest regards, -- The Wanderlust Team
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Just checked out of Wanderlust yesterday and we are now back home in Manila. We enjoyed a comfortable stay at Wanderlust and hope to return soon. The location is ideal for us because it is close to the conference venue, Grab rides were easy and the hotel was surrounded by convenience stores and food vendors (open even at night). It was very convenient to buy food and eat at our clean and cool hotel room. The kitchen was very handy. We love the drinking water tap and the size of the refrigerator. The hotel management thought of everything-even the pull out dining table, dishwashing detergent and sponge, extra garbage bags, storage for luggage, lots of extra storage, wide bathroom counters, the ice machine and the coffee machine and laundry room at the 2nd floor, etc.
Rizwana gave us a warm welcome and made us choose free snacks from the lobby. She was also very gracious to help us with our queries throughout our stay and no task was too small or too big for her in her efforts to serve us. Rizwana was like a friendly and helpful neighbor who welcomed us to our new neighborhood. :-)
If you want a hotel that feels like home in a convenient location with a friendly and helpful neighbor, then Wanderlust is for you. :-)
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Shafeq Makuthum, Owner at Wanderlust
Responded 24 Oct 2023
Dear Milainespino, Greetings from Wanderlust, The Unlimited Collection by Oakwood! Thank you so much for taking the time to share a detailed heartwarming review about us. We are truly humbled by your kind words and generosity. It is truly heartening to learn that you had a positive experience with us - from our exclusive location to the modern amenities we offered. Being just minutes away from Little India, there are a plethora of sights to explore, including the rich culture and various food options to discover! We are also thrilled to know you loved the specially curated grab and go freebies from our Mama Store, which we endeavor to showcase the best locally made artisanal food and retail products! Our team at Wanderlust boutique hotel strives to provide a bespoke stay experience to all our guests, and it is always encouraging to receive positive feedback. Your kind compliments for Rizwana and the team are much appreciated, and we will be happy to share this with them. We look forward to hosting you for your next stay in Singapore. We invite you to check out our sister properties from The Unlimited Collection by Oakwood - Ann Siang House and KÄ“Sa House both located in the heart of Chinatown. Until we meet again! Best Regards, The Wanderlust team
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We stayed in a Premier room for seven nights and I can thoroughly recommend this hotel. It is very easy to reach from the airport using the MRT. The location is very central - close to Little India and Orchard road is easy to get to by foot or by bus. The staff are very accommodating. Our flight landed early in the morning and we were at the hotel at 9am. We left our bags in their storage room and went for a wander and returned just after 11am at which time Nicole at reception very kindly handed us our key to our room. The room is compact and has everything you need and more including a microwave and induction cooktop. We didn't cook but used the microwave to re-heat food and this helped prevent food wastage while dining out because we could bring home restaurant leftovers. There is also a coffee maker and washing machine/dryer for guests' use. We plan to return to Singapore later this year and have already booked our stay at the Wanderlust.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â The Premier room is a great choice for two people
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Response from KESA HOUSE, Guest Services / Front Office at Wanderlust
Responded 16 Jan 2023
Dear Desi17, Thank you kindly for the review & the feedback. Glad to have read that it all went well with your accommodation, & locality Will definitely share this with Nicole - thank you for recognizing her efforts And yes, we'll be looking forward to your next arrival. Warmest Regards, Dinesh R. Team Lead - CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Ann Siang House | KÄ“Sa House | Wanderlust
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After a 12-hour flight we arrived here at 6:00 in the morning. Ideal place after such a trip. Reception was very cordial, we could freshen up and immediately got a cup of coffee. We left our luggage behind and started exploring the city until we could get into our room. The hotel is ideally located. Quiet but right next to the metro and you are within a short time with with Grab also everywhere. You can also walk from the Gardens at the Bay if you fancy a walk. Other nice neighborhoods like Kampong Glam are all close by, a few minutes walk away. The room was very clean. The plunge pool is lovely. We didn't see anyone else there so it was like we had a private bath. The unlimited free coffee, tea and water (flat and sparkling) you can grab yourself was the very best.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Upon arrival at the hotel, we were greeted immediately by the staff at the reception and Check In was fast.
The beautiful wall murals at the courtyard was therapeutic to view as we traveled up to our floor.
The loft studio was spacious and cosy with a kitchenette for 2 pax and their amenities are located such as a Pantry for sparkling water, coffee, tea, ice and coin operated laundromat machines.
I found a hidden gem in the hotel which is the dipping pool and courtyard great for an evening chill out, look out for the door that says Dipping Pool at level 2.
The location of this Hotel is 5min walking distance from Jalan Besar MRT and it’s between Little India and Jalan Besar Heritage zone where you can explore and admire the beautiful architecture of heritage shop houses, murals along the alleyways and melting pool of various types of cuisines to found from local Kopitiam shops that’s sell Chinese, Indian, Indian Muslim food, restaurants that sells Sichuan cuisine, Dim Sum, Western Style Cafe that serves barista style coffee, cakes and many more.
There is an audio curated tour called End of New World a friction love story of a couple who work at New World, the tour will bring you around the area which I highly recommend.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from KESA HOUSE, Guest Services / Front Office at Wanderlust
After looking through endless reviews and much consideration I decided to book Wanderlust in Little India for my 1 night stopover en route from Europe to Sweden. A good sleep is a blessing on such a trip. And in a nice room in a nice area, even better. I wasn’t disappointed, the premier studio room with a kitchenette was a decent size, super clean, great shower and had a very comfy bed. I was greeted by a very friendly and competent staff member, check in was a breeze and I was clearly informed of all I needed to know. The Hotel is in a quiet street but just around the corner there’s plenty of action, shops, restaurants etc. A few minutes walk took me to heart of little India where I had a late dinner, a plain Dosa at the Tekka food market for all of $1.50 including unlimited refills of the delicious sauces that came with it! The hotel itself isn’t cheap but much nicer than many other hotels in the same price class. I loved the water filter tap in the room. Also loved the international electric converter built into the wall, very useful as I didn’t have a Singapore converter with me. I was also informed there was free sparkling water and a coffee maker one floor down, although I didn’t check I loved the idea. A taxi from the airport and then back added about another S$50 to my stay, but if You don’t have much luggage, the train from the airport is a great way into town and Little India train station is only a few minutes walk away. Next day I could store my luggage for a few hours as my flight was in the evening. A spot of shopping and a good Indian Thali at the Madras New Woodlands restaurant, just down the road. Next time I’ll go back to Tekka instead! Then the friendly hotel staff helped me call a taxi. Loved the whole 24 hours. I’ll definitely try to come back here next time I’m in Singapore.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from KeSa House Guest Services, Guest Services / Front Office at Wanderlust
Responded 11 Sept 2022
Dear Ann J, Thank you so much for giving us a shot and even more for leaving this amazing detailed review! We are truly humbled and appreciate your kind warm words. Glad to know you enjoyed all that Little India has to offer during your stopover in Singapore. We are incredibly delighted that you have enjoyed your stay with us. Do spread the word on us to your family and friends, please. Looking forward for your next visit - once again, thank you for making Wanderlust your preferred accommodation choice. Sincerely Yours, Ammelia R. Senior Customer Service Representative
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Starting from the entrance of the place till we reached our hotel room, every sight in the hotel is insta-worthy and love the minor details in the room. Such as hidden door to the bathroom and they provide cooking utensils, glasses (pretty complete utensil for a few nights stay in) The only downside is the stairs to the bed, it’s pretty steep so just be careful on that. (We booked studio loft).
Location of this place is near to MRT.
I will could recommend and come back here again.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from KESA HOUSE, Guest Services / Front Office at Wanderlust
Responded 23 Feb 2023
Dear Linda W, We are overjoyed by this wonderful news! Hosting you with us was truly wonderful and we are glad that we made your stay a truly enjoyable one. We look forward to welcoming you again and provide you with the upmost level of hospitality. Until we meet again! Warmest Regards, Santhyaa Sitrarasu Duty Manager
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The exterior of the hotel is nothing to write home about, but step through the doors and you’re presented with a calm, stylish environment with a bit of art and greenery thrown in to add interest. The rooms are clean and comfortable and come with a bathroom stuffed with thirsty towels and a shower you could go dancing in. Soft, comfy bed with startlingly white sheets.
The highlight though, was the team on the front desk. Like Wanderlust’s sister hotel Kesa House, the front desk is staffed by totally professional hospitality workers with excellent communication skills who really know their job. More importantly to me though, I got a smile, a nod or a name check that lifted my spirits every time I wandered past. I was made to feel like a welcome guest.
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Date of stay: February 2022
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Response from KÄ“Sa House, Guest Services / Front Office at Wanderlust
Responded 24 Feb 2022
Dear Dr Mark, What an amazing review, thank you. We love to hear about our guests' experiences, particularly ones that are so well considered. The contrast of the different environments in our neighbourhood is exactly what we'd like all our guests to experience and we are glad you were able to. Our team put so much energy into providing the best Wanderlust experience possible, thus so your words really are fantastic to hear! We hope to see you again soon. Till then, safe travels! Best Regards, Salina Z. Duty Manager
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Wanderlust. The room was a simple design, but adequate in size and very clean. The hotel is well equipped for every travellers needs, with a plunge pool and complimentary laundry/drying service. The hotel staff were very friendly and offered us great tips on places to eat and see. The hotel is situated in a great location within Little India and is a short walk from the metro station. If you're looking to stay in an area that offers a more authentic experience of the city, then I would highly recommend staying at Wanderlust.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Pusparani Gopal, Owner at Wanderlust
Responded 22 Aug 2024
Dear Ihorko, -- Greetings! --- Thank you for your valued support for our strategically located boutique hotel. We are delighted you had a fabulous stay with us and you like the ambiance of our heritage boutique hotel. We are thrilled to learn you find our location convenient and you had a great time exploring the vibrant neighbourhood. -- All of us are truly humbled and grateful for your lovely compliments for our team’s service as your heartwarming compliments fuel our passion to serve. Thank you for making our team members feel valued! -- We sincerely thank you for giving us the great privilege and pleasure to have been of service to you and we earnestly look forward to welcoming you back. We are at your service, and we wish you well. Thank you. Kind regards, -- The team from Wanderlust
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I know they do have a lift and the rooms are accessible without having to lift the wheelchair into the room (ie no step at the main door). I’m not very sure what specific requirements are needed for folks in wheelchairs but general accessibility for wheelchairs seems alright. The corridors and lift can fit the acreage wheelchair!
Unfortunately the tvs aren't smart tvs and there's no Netflix installed. However, you could always bring your laptop and a hdmi cable as a workaround, which is what we did. Hope this helps!
There are more places to choose from in the Singapore area.
PRICE RANGE
S$184 - S$254 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
SingaporeSingaporeLittle India / Rochor / Central Area/City Area
NUMBER OF ROOMS
29
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