Polar Hotel

Extremely Disappointing Stay – Not Worth the Price This place felt nothing like a proper hotel room — more like an unmaintained Airbnb. The flooring was dirty upon arrival, and several fixtures were in poor condition. The kitchen tap was loose and shaky, and the shower head was barely hanging on. The toilet door lock was broken, which made privacy an issue. The room uses a digital number lock for access, which didn’t feel very secure or hotel-like either. The washing machine only has a washing function with no dryer, and there’s no proper space to hang clothes to dry. The bathtub area lacked a shower curtain, which caused water to splash all over the floor. The wardrobe was dusty and only had five broken, dirty hangers. Towels were technically clean but discolored and didn’t feel fresh. The kitchen tabletop was sticky and visibly dirty, which was off-putting. I paid SGD $74 for one night, and honestly, it wasn’t worth a single dollar. I strongly advise others to avoid this place — I couldn’t wait to check out.

Anyone looking for a hotel near Popmart, I recommend this place. It's just one alley away and it's very close to the metro. Compared to the price, we think it's the best value from our trip. We booked on the spur of the moment, but the hotel upgraded our room for free. We were very impressed. We slept well, the air conditioning was cool. The staff were lovely, friendly, and easy to talk to. I highly recommend it. It's close to everything and the location is great.

Great location with many restaurants nearby. The hotel upgraded my room from a Superior Queen Room to a King Room with a bathtub. Use Exit 2, as it has an elevator. Exit 5 is directly opposite the hotel but only has stairs. I will definitely stay here again when I return to Shanghai.