Great World Residences
Great World Residences is a well-reviewed hotel in Singapore River, in Singapore's Central region. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating across 386 reviews.
- Google rating
- ★ 4.4 · 386 reviews
- Nearest MRT
- Great World MRT Station · 5.6 min
Photos, rating & guest reviews
The story
Great World Residences sits in Singapore River, the heart of the city. The nearest MRT is Great World MRT Station, about 5.6 minutes on foot — from there the rest of the island is a short ride away. Sights within walking distance include Orchard Road (17.2 min), Tiong Bahru (17.5 min). For a local meal, Zion Riverside Food Centre hawker centre is roughly 4.5 minutes away.
Getting there
From Changi Airport, take the MRT or a taxi toward Great World MRT Station, which is about 5.6 minutes' walk from Great World Residences. The walk times below are real pedestrian routing to each station, not straight-line estimates.
Nearest MRT stations- Great World MRT Station5.6 min walk
- Havelock MRT Station10.1 min walk
- Somerset MRT Station17 min walk
- Tiong Bahru MRT Station18.8 min walk
Walk times are real pedestrian routing (OSRM) from the hotel to each station, not straight-line estimates.
Where to eat nearby — hawker centres
- Zion Riverside Food Centre4.5 min
- Havelock Road Cooked Food Centre13.8 min
- Beo Crescent Market15.3 min
- Hawker Centre (blk 1 Jalan Kukoh)17 min
- Tiong Bahru Market17.4 min
Restaurants nearby
Top-rated restaurants within walking distance of Great World Residences, pulled live from Google. Tap any to open it in Google Maps.
EV charging nearby
Driving an EV? The nearest public charging points to Great World Residences, from Singapore’s LTA charger registry.
- Great WorldGreat Charge Pte. Ltd.· up to 480 kW· DC fast90 m
- TiaraNovowatt Pte. Ltd.· up to 22 kW90 m
- Blk 87 Zion RoadStrides Ytl Pte. Ltd.· up to 7.4 kW411 m
- Blk 77/79 Ganges AvenueStrides Ytl Pte. Ltd.· up to 7.4 kW442 m
Distances are straight-line from the hotel. See the full EV charger map →
Things to note
- Standard check-in at Singapore hotels is mid-afternoon and check-out mid-morning — ask about early check-in or free luggage storage if you arrive on a morning flight.
- Room rates move with demand: weekends, the F1 night race and major events push prices up, so it's worth comparing a few dates.
- Singapore is compact and safe. A room near an MRT station usually beats a cheaper one far from the line once you count the cost and time of transport.
- Staying in Singapore River keeps you close to that district's food, transport and sights — see what's nearby below before you book.
Things to see within walking distance
Other hotels nearby
Thinking of living in this area?
Beyond a hotel stay — these nearby stations have HDB blocks ranked by walk time and liveability: