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| The CUBE Boutique Capsule Hotel at Kampong Glam is along Bussorah Street. |
RB Hospitality's Co-Founders CEO Benedict Choa and COO Sonia Anya Tay decided to invest in capsule hotels after noticing that there were few affordable single-room options for family stays.
“Kampong Glam is chosen for its vibrancy, charm and rich heritage culture. In addition to the Sultan Mosque and the Malay Heritage Centre, there are a number of shops, cafes, restaurants and other bustling sites such as the hip Haji Lane (nearby). The Bugis MRT Station is only a five-minute walk away,” said Tay.
“Kampong Glam is chosen for its vibrancy, charm and rich heritage culture. In addition to the Sultan Mosque and the Malay Heritage Centre, there are a number of shops, cafes, restaurants and other bustling sites such as the hip Haji Lane (nearby). The Bugis MRT Station is only a five-minute walk away,” said Tay.
The CUBE Boutique Capsule Hotel at Kampong Glam is along the Kampong Glam Heritage Trail and targets digitally-inclined travellers. A number of Muslim guests have chosen the hotel for its proximity to Sultan Mosque. CUBE has also attracted business travellers who appreciate convenient, affordable capsule accommodation. For an extra level of security and privacy, female travellers can choose to stay in the women-only rooms.
“Our guests are typically 18-35 years old global explorers including founders of new generation businesses and special interest groups. The positive interest shown in our properties has inspired us to create a new CUBE Capsule concept which we aim to open before the end of this year. This is very much in line with our vision to grow the number of CUBE Boutique Capsule Hotels to eight in Singapore in the next few years,” added Tay.
Named after the neighbouring streets, room configurations vary between two and 18 capsules. Measuring 6 ft x 3 ft x 4ft for a single and 6 ft x 5 ft x 4 ft for a queen with plush mattresses and linen, each capsule is designed to enable easy moderation of its own temperature and airflow; and is insulated to reduce ambient noise.
The shared bathrooms offer standing showers, a hairdryer and bath toiletries. Guests are provided with a dental kit, slippers and one towel upon check-in and this is exchangeable daily. A washing machine with complimentary detergent is also available for guests while work desks are also provided for guests’ use.
Besides complimentary Wi-Fi, guests can also enjoy a daily breakfast showcasing local flavours in a relaxed communal dining area. There are a wide range of halal food & beverage outlets nearby. Guests can also log onto the Dining Butler, a smartphone tech solution, for food orders and delivery.
The Singapore Visitor Centre is located in the hotel lobby, allowing easy booking of tours to popular locations. Reception staff are available 24x7.
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| Sunset view of Sultan Mosque, taken outside the hotel. |
Each capsule stay can range between S$50 and S$120 per night. All units come with a universal electrical outlet, safe, mirror/vanity area, bedside light, a space for hanging garments and a locker drawer with digital security for personal storage.
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Watch the video introducing the CUBE capsule concept
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Watch the video introducing the CUBE capsule concept