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Fernloft City (Chinatown) Reviews

Blk 5 Banda Street #02-92, Singapore, Singapore

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Reviews of Fernloft City (Chinatown)

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90%

Great location, great staff. Close to Metro and to several food centers. I recommend to other budget travelers.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Czech Republic
  • Mixed Group 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


76%

More washroom facilities

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

This was one of the most interesting hostels I have stayed in - didn't feel like a hostel. The lady there (Anie?) treated us all like guests to her home. It is a small place - I met only around 7 people there but we all socialised together and were taken out to see the city/get food by Anie and we even had dinner cooked for us by her! There were times when this felt a little overbearing but only once or twice. Very clean, perfect location and good value when claiming the free night in KL.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 23 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • All Female Group 25-30
  • (16 reviews)


93%

very nice place.. love to stay there

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Indonesia
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you, Glad you happy being wth us,will be waiting to see you again soon. Take care and keep in touch. Love, Ibu Aini

83%

Aunty Aini was very kind and sweet. The atmosphere was also good. All the hostel was very clean and well-arranged. I could feel Chinatown night market very well.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • All Female Group 31-40
  • (1 review)

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Thank you, Glad you happy with your stay,and hopes to see you again someday, till thentake care and keep in touch. Love, Aunty Aini

100%

Thanks Auntie Aini for a wonderful stay. Staying at Fernloft Chinatown has always given me the comfort like that of staying at home with a family member. I'll definitely stay at this hostel or at any Fernloft branch when I go back to Singapore. I highly recommend to all backpackers staying at this hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Philippines
  • Female 31-40
  • (2 reviews)

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Thank, Hopes to see you again soon,till thn take care! Love, Aunty Aini

100%

like usual, the hostel is clean, nice service, & of course this hostel have friendly & kind auntie also have new layout & big improvement from this hostel compare to october 2011.. just stay here & you can find the difference ^^

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Indonesia
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

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Thank you, Do hope to see you again soon wth your family,till we meet again take care and keep in touch. love, Aunty aini

90%

Very friendly, homely, and it was like home away from home.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Couple 41+
  • (1 review)


96%

Auntie Anie made the trip to Singapore exilent!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Jan 2012
  • jonassilfverlin
  • Sweden
  • Male 31-40
  • (3 reviews)

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Thank you my dear, All of us misses you!Do take care and be happy always. Love, Aunty Aini

90%

Not easy to find but a treat once you arrive. Our hostess was very helpful and works hard to make everyone feel at home.

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you, Hopes you have a pleasant trip and hopefully will be with us again in Fernloft KL,do take care and keep in touch! Love, Aunty Aini

100%

Lovely host who was very welcoming and helpful. The location is fantastic. Right in China Town, so very close to great food. Having breakfast on the balcony looking at the lovely temple was great. We had no problems asking to keep the remote for the air con in our room over night so we could turn it on/off as we pleased. Very clean, but would be great if the toilet could have the leak fixed and maybe even a fan in there as you can get very steamy in there. But would recommend this place!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 25-30
  • (8 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you dear, Was a pleasure having you here,and thank you again for the feedback,and there is a air ventillation in the toilet,Glad you enjoyed your stay here hopes to see you again someday,till then take care! Love, Aunty Aini

90%

The woman who operates this hostel is WONDERFUL!! She invited us to dinner, she showed us around and she was really great at explaining how the city and the culture works. It felt like staying with family! The location is amazing and the room we stayed in was spacious and clean. We did get quite a few bug bites, but we don't know if that happened in our first hotel that we stayed at in Geylang or at Fernloft Chinatown.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple 31-40
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi, thank you for your comment and we are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us @ Fernloft Chinatown. As mentioned to you, there is nothing we can do if you suffered from bed bugs bite in your stay in another hostel prior to your arrival at Fernloft. However,please rest assured that Fernloft is committed in pests control, which is why we have periodic fumigation of the hostels and regular treatment of all the beds by licensed pests control company. We sincerely hope that you are feeling better by now.

100%

It's more like a home than a dorm, even for a new-backpacker like me. Everything here is pleasant, and Aunt Annie is vary kind. Also the experience here remainds me the days in college.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)

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Thank you dear, Was a pleasure having you too,hopes to see you again,till thn do take care and be happy always. Love, Aunty Aini

66%

There is nowhere to put our baggage once we check out. As we leaving Singapore at night, planning to walk around during the day somemore. If there is a baggage area to store our bag, that would be better.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Couple 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


86%

To the manager aunty aini thank you for being the best host and fantastic guide with your genuine.concern and willingness to help us at anytime of the day. Had. A ,,;Great time visiting thank you for the amazing hospitality. The hostel was so clean and tidy. Hope to come back again soon. P.s. loved the eaRly morning and late night talks we had. Take care and God bless .Mervin

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


100%

Excellent customer service. The lady running the hostel is very down to earth and will make sure your stay is pleasant.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


83%

Nice and small hostel, located very close to chinatown and with a few minutes walk to the MRT. The owner is also very nice and helps you out with anything.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 10 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Female 18-24
  • (11 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you dear, Was a pleasure having you stay with us,and hoping to see you again,till then take care! Love, Aunty Aini (Branch Manager)

83%

The hostel was under upgrade/construction when we checked in so it wasn't really that welcoming but it was fine. It is a small hostel but it's not an issue. Serves toast and tea. The staff are friendly and understanding. Really close to restaurants and shopping centers. MRT is also few minutes away. Overall, our stay here went well! Might stay there or little India branch again if we visit Singapore again!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Philippines
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


83%

Great location and clean hostel

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you, And hopes to see you again,till then do take care and be happy always! Regards, Aini

86%

actually its not exactly a hostel, morelike a homestay. I did have a very good time, auntie is so helpful and the balcony is a good place to talk to other travellers. beds are clean and cozy, bathroom and toilet are nice, close to heaps of hawkers centres and metro stations. I'll definitely be back. BTW, thx for showing me a good time, auntie annie :D

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)

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Thank You! Hopes to see you again,and do take care and keep in touch! Love, Aunty Aini

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  • 06 Feb 2012 (90%)
  • Great location, great staff. Close to Metro and to several food centers. I recommend to other budget travelers.
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