Dream Chaser Boutique Capsule Hotel
This is a well-regarded capsule hotel offering excellent value and comfort in a convenient location, ideal for solo travellers seeking a private and clean base without a strong social scene.
Dream Chaser Boutique Capsule Hotel in Singapore offers a comfortable and clean stay for budget-conscious travellers. Guests sleep in private bed spaces equipped with thick privacy curtains, individual lighting, and fans, ensuring a restful night. The hotel is praised for its comfortable beds, often featuring two pillows, and its overall cleanliness. While shared bathrooms are well-maintained, some minor design quirks and occasional smells have been noted. The hotel's prime location near Bugis Station, bus stops, and various eateries, including halal options, makes it an excellent base for exploring the city. Staff are consistently highlighted for their friendliness and helpfulness, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. With fast Wi-Fi and dedicated working spaces, it also caters to those needing to stay connected.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Nicoll Highway (CCL)354 m4 min walk
- Nicoll Highway366 m5 min walk
- Nicoll Highway373 m5 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 941 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Noise insulation in the dorms is generally good, with guests noting quiet conditions for the most part. However, some occasional loudness in the room was reported.
“not too noisy.”
“At times it was loud in the room but for the most part it was quiet”
“Quiet dorms, noise insulation is really good and the doors have slow grooms.”
Pod comfort
Guests consistently praise the comfortable beds and quality pillows, often noting the provision of two pillows as a welcome touch. Each bed space includes lighting and a fan, enhancing comfort.
“Quality pillows quality mantres”
“The bed was very comfortable to sleep in, and the location is a major plus since it is so close to Bugis Station. Also, this is the first time I have ever stayed at a hostel that provides two pillows, which was a wonderful touch.”
“It was very comfy and the beds felt very private with the thick curtains. There was lighting and fans in each bed space”
Privacy
The property offers good privacy with thick curtains for each bed space, allowing guests to control their personal environment with individual lighting.
“The privacy curtains were a great plus.”
“It was very comfy and the beds felt very private with the thick curtains.”
“Individual lighting and, a curtain allow you to go to bed and get up at different times with less issues.”
Cleanliness
The hotel is consistently praised for its cleanliness, with guests frequently highlighting the very clean rooms and overall facilities.
“Very clean, great location and wonderful staff.”
“The place was very clean overall.”
“Very clean !”
Shared bathrooms
Shared bathrooms are generally clean, but some guests noted issues such as a lack of hooks in shower stalls, occasional smells in toilets, and strangely designed showers where the shower head obstructs the door. The hallways leading to bathrooms can also be hot.
“Shower stalls could have some more hooks to hang clothes.”
“I didn't realize it was a shared bathroom, and in the hallway was super hot.”
“The only downside was that the toilet could be a bit smelly sometimes.”
Luggage storage
The property offers ample storage space within the dorms, including locking drawers controlled by card keys. Staff are also helpful with luggage storage. However, some guests found the lockers tricky to operate.
“Ample storage space in dorm, so no bags lying around.”
“Front desk staff are helpful, holding luggage for you. You have a locking drawer controlled by your card key.”
“The locker is bit tricky to close and open, sometime it doesnt lock and the room is actually a bit tight.”
Staff & check-in
The staff receive consistent praise for being wonderful, nice, super friendly, and helpful, contributing significantly to a positive guest experience.
“wonderful staff. Highly recommend!”
“nice staff and well located.”
“All the staff are super friendly and helpful, which made my stay even better.”
Location & access
The hotel boasts a great location, close to bus stops, restaurants, and Bugis Station, making it convenient for exploring the city. It's also near Haji Lane and Sultan Gate, offering easy access to halal food.
“great location and wonderful staff.”
“Good location.Near to bus stop and restaurants”
“The bed was very comfortable to sleep in, and the location is a major plus since it is so close to Bugis Station.”
Wifi & working
The property offers fast Wi-Fi and good working spaces, complemented by international electric plugs in common areas, making it suitable for those needing to work.
“Fast wi-fi.”
“Good working spaces.”
“International electric plugs in common space.”
Atmosphere
While some guests felt instantly welcome, the property is described as a capsule hotel rather than a social hostel, with a lack of social atmosphere. The lounge area is noted as being a bit dark and there is no kitchen.
“Not a negative, but important to know if you're looking for it: this is a capsule hotel, not a hostel, there are dorms but no social atmosphere.”
“The lounge area is a bit dark and no kitchen.”
“Felt instantly welcome.”
Value for money
Guests consistently find the hotel to be excellent value for money, offering a comfortable and clean experience with great service that belies its budget-friendly price.
“it’s really a bang for your buck!”
“The hotel is definitely worth the money. It’s clean and very comfortable, and the service is amazing.”
“A budget place without the budget feel.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- hallways to bathrooms can be hot
- toilet can be smelly sometimes
- no strong social atmosphere
- lockers can be tricky to close
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