We stayed at the Furama Riverfront as a stopover in both directions to and from Europe. This is my second stay here, and I find it excellent value. We were lucky enough to have it included (with breakfast) in a flight package deal. The rooms are large, clean and comfortable, with big bathrooms and huge beds. You might want to consider asking for a room in the non-smoking area though, we were in a smokers room on the way over, and found it a little overpowering, so asked for a non-smoking room on our return, and received a lovely colonial style room in the tropical wing. Breakfast was good and plentiful. Room service (which we normally deny ourselves due to costs) was very reasonable, beautifully presented and quite good quality. The staff were lovely, especially the doormen and concierges. The only drawbacks is that it is a bit of a way to get to anywhere the average tourist wants to get to - but the hotel does offer a free shuttle to Orchard road and Chinatown (you need to book when you arrive). The hotel was kind enough to give us a late check out (2 p.m.) on our way back for free, so we left for the airport nice and fresh! I am happy to recommend this hotel as great value.

The hotel is not on any river. With new owners in 2007 the hotel is slowly being upgraded. The hotel is within walking distance of Boat Quay but you do cross a busy road.

My room on the executive level had an all glass walled bathroom and was very modern. However, that also meant little storage space for clothes.

The staff very very courteous and attentive. I arrived with an incorrect reservation and while it took some sorting out the manager at the desk personally escorted me to my room. The doormen were also especilly courteous and helpful.

The food at the restaurants was exellent. The staff in the executive lounge were very attentive and the breakfast and evening food was excellent.

I consider the prices normal for Singapore and anyone who complains about the prices has forgotten that Singapore is a very expensive city to visit.

I stayed at 3 different hotels in Singapore on my visit, including a 5 star hotel, and thought this was by far the best. The location isn't great - you need to get a taxi to go anywhere interesting - and it isn't riverfront but otherwise found it good value. Services like internet and room service weren't badly priced, the rooms were well kept and a good size, bathrooms also good. The staff were very friendly and helpful and went out of their way to find me the kind of room I wanted. Best of all was the pool which was big enough to do laps in and always clean.

My room smelled like a stable and the air conditioner fan emitted a loud squeal all night. breakfast was pretty ordinary. At least the beds were comfortable and the room was clean, well I couldn't locate the source of the stable smells.