Holiday Inn Express & Suites Singapore Novena by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Singapore Novena by IHG is a highly rated hotel in Novena, in Singapore's Central region. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating across 3,033 reviews.
- Google rating
- ★ 4.7 · 3,033 reviews
- Nearest MRT
- Farrer Park MRT Station · 12.5 min
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The story
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Singapore Novena by IHG sits in Novena, the heart of the city. The nearest MRT is Farrer Park MRT Station, about 12.5 minutes on foot — from there the rest of the island is a short ride away. Sights within walking distance include Little India (21.4 min). For a local meal, Whampoa Drive Makan Place hawker centre is roughly 6.2 minutes away.
Getting there
From Changi Airport, take the MRT or a taxi toward Farrer Park MRT Station, which is about 12.5 minutes' walk from Holiday Inn Express & Suites Singapore Novena by IHG. The walk times below are real pedestrian routing to each station, not straight-line estimates.
Nearest MRT stations- Farrer Park MRT Station12.5 min walk
- Novena MRT Station15.1 min walk
- Boon Keng MRT Station15.5 min walk
- Bendemeer MRT Station19.6 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
- Whampoa Drive Makan Place6.2 min
- Whampoa Drive Makan Place7.2 min
- Pek Kio Market & Food Centre9.2 min
- Bendemeer Market and Food Centre21 min
Restaurants nearby
Top-rated restaurants within walking distance of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Singapore Novena by IHG, pulled live from Google. Tap any to open it in Google Maps.
EV charging nearby
Driving an EV? The nearest public charging points to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Singapore Novena by IHG, from Singapore’s LTA charger registry.
- Blk 104 Whampoa Drive Whampoa ViewCharge+ Pte. Ltd.· up to 7.4 kW108 m
- Rocca BalestierMnl Solutions Pte. Ltd.· up to 22 kW130 m
- OkioEv Mobility Pte. Ltd.· up to 120 kW· DC fast235 m
- Blk 51/54 Kent Road Kent VilleStrides Ytl Pte. Ltd.· up to 7.4 kW411 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 Novena 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: