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Moni Gallery Hostel Reviews

263 Lavender Street, Singapore, Singapore

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74%Overall Rating

From 19 ratings
  • 77%Character
  • 80%Security
  • 75%Location
  • 67%Staff
  • 71%Atmosphere
  • 76%Cleanliness

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80%

It's a nice and affordable hostel. Near food court, mustafa and MRT.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Indonesia
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)


67%

Decent hostel. Hard to sleep because of blue light in the ceiling and uncomfortable beds.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Norway
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


63%

The hostel was good. The beds werent that comfortable and the upper beds were worse, you move a bit and then you feel like you are in somekind of zoo. The sound of the bed squeaking was awful. Took me two days or even more to adapt myself to that sound. Other things were good. You get to eat tea or coffee for free all the time along with bread and stuffs but I always missed the Jam hahaha... The staff were nice. Loved the stay as a whole.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Nepal
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

all the things about this hostel are excellent except one of the staffs who is very mean and stingy. the hostel is so comfortable, clean and homey beside it's really near to MRTStation and food court. and the room is soooo awesome. but there is one of the staff that we think that he doesn't like us. idk why. he always get angry to us eventhough we didn't do any wrong things. but the other staffs is so friendly and kind.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Indonesia
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


60%

Bathrooms could be cleaner. Hot shower was only available in one bathroom hence there was queueing up.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


97%

Clean environment, friendly staff, artistic greeny peaceful place. Just like home.Food! All sorts of asian cuisine i could find around the corner. 5 mins walk to the MRT BoonKeng Station. Nearest, easiest and one of the cheapest way to travel around. Value for money, nothing more that i could ask for...good job Moni!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Japan
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


67%

The hostel room was clean and had air con but it was tiny and with no windows it wasn't the best. There was only 2 of us in the room at the time but all the beds were full it could have been a bit uncomfortable due to lack of floor space. The beds were nice and big though. The hostel said they provided breakfast before i booked but this is only bread, tea and biscuits. You had to buy your own milk/ cereal/ juice from reception. The shower drain was blocked.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

Nice hostel. I walked past it the first time, but then I found it. Fairly close to the metro station.

  • Globetrotter
  • 12 Jan 2013
  • codyemery
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (46 reviews)


100%

Great hostel, friendly staff, good place to stay, wifi everywhere and great location. would go back again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Macau
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Great location, the hostel is about five minutes walk from boon keng mrt station exit C. rooms are clean and quiet. no disturbance at night. friendly staff. simple, cosy and safe, clean rooms are definitely value for money for travelers.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Hong Kong
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


63%

Nice hostel, free breakfast. iPad, laptop and MacBook for guests. Near a subway station. We called emergency line from hostel, but no response from the staff. Staff didn't clean up the throw up from someone whole night!! Disgusting! Besides of that is it a nice place to stay.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 17 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male, 25-30
  • (12 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
The guests is very sick and throw up in the lobby at 2am in the morning, we did wake up and clean it up. After that she throw up in the bed and fall asleep till the next morning. Nobody knows where the smells come from? We only knew it the next morning, when she woke up. We will apologise, if you feel that this is our mistake, but I do hope you can be more understanding and put yourself in the sick girl position. Nobody like to fall sick until like this. Lastly i hoped the girl can recover soon, take good care yourself.

60%

They need to do a thorough sanitation and major clean up. There are roaches and the foyer area to going to the second floor smells like feet! They also need to pay extra attention to their kitchen, especially their toasters. They should have covers for all of the equipment and utensils for eating because it is an open area. Their sink is filthy and the sponges should have a sanitized holder instead of the sink! The shower rooms on the second floor also stinks, they need proper ventilaion.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Philippines
  • Mixed Group, 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
We are full house on the day you check in and we have a group of squash sports team staying here during that time. As you wake up pretty late, the kitchen is already utilised by them. So happen that everythings has been mess up when you come in. The smelly shoes also comes from their sports shoes. We have already install 2 more shoes cabinet and have put up notice to ask guests put shoes into it. Sorry for the unforseen condition, hope you understand. Thank you for letting us know.

47%

I'm not sure I've ever been more disappointed in a hostel. The staff was totally aloof; rooms are tiny, windowless, and extremely cramped. And when you pay S$15 for 2kg of laundry, you don't expect to get it back completely wrinkled in a shopping bag. Finally, I'd asked when checking in to change my 5-night reservation to 4. They told me no problem, but when I checked out I realized I'd been charged 5 nights, and they said there was nothing they could do about it. Free peanut butter only +.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (7 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Firstly let me clarify, hostel and hotel is totally different. I hope you understand. In a country like singapore, the rental costs is very high, we are trying our best to gave you the best we can offer. The laundry is written clearly on our notice board, its without folding and ironing. I m sorry, we did not pleased you this time but we will still try our best to explain more clearly to our guests next time. Hope you have a wonderful stay next time in singapore.

73%

First of all I DID NOT STAY HERE. I cancelled my reservation well in advance but was deeply disappointed to find out that that they charge the full amount! All other hostels I know only charge 1nts charge or loss of deposit. I will stay in Singapore but not at this place

  • Avid Traveller
  • 08 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 25-30
  • (20 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
I m sorry, but he should read the cancellation policies clearly before order. I would also suggest, he should purchase the cancellation protection next time. The actual story is, the guests call and postphone the arrival date few times and we kindly agreed out of goodwill. We waited for him but still he did not turn up after that. According to our hostel policies, we have no choice but to charged him, i hoped he understand this.

73%

Nice place and affordable price. It's not bad to give it a try. It is located nearby eating stalls that open 24 hours. Other than that, the surrounding place is quiet and not much happening.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brunei
  • Female, 25-30
  • (7 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for the comments, actually there is a some big shopping mall like "Singapore first eco mall, city square" behind us and singapore only 24 hours shopping mall "mustafa center" too. Perhaps you should ask the reception, we will definitely advise you where to go, if you ask us. Anyway i hoped you have a wonderful time in singapore.



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