The Initial Residence
The Initial Residence is a well-reviewed hotel in Novena, in Singapore's Central region. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating across 98 reviews.
- Google rating
- ★ 4.4 · 98 reviews
- Nearest MRT
- Novena MRT Station · 14.7 min
Photos, rating & guest reviews
The story
The Initial Residence sits in Novena, the heart of the city. The nearest MRT is Novena MRT Station, about 14.7 minutes on foot — from there the rest of the island is a short ride away. Sights within walking distance include Little India (27.7 min). For a local meal, Whampoa Drive Makan Place hawker centre is roughly 5.6 minutes away.
Getting there
From Changi Airport, take the MRT or a taxi toward Novena MRT Station, which is about 14.7 minutes' walk from The Initial Residence. The walk times below are real pedestrian routing to each station, not straight-line estimates.
Nearest MRT stations- Novena MRT Station14.7 min walk
- Boon Keng MRT Station18.3 min walk
- Farrer Park MRT Station18.7 min walk
- Toa Payoh MRT Station20.4 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 Place5.6 min
- Whampoa Drive Makan Place7.3 min
- Pek Kio Market & Food Centre15.5 min
- Toa Payoh Vista Market22.2 min
Restaurants nearby
Top-rated restaurants within walking distance of The Initial Residence, pulled live from Google. Tap any to open it in Google Maps.
EV charging nearby
Driving an EV? The nearest public charging points to The Initial Residence, from Singapore’s LTA charger registry.
- Fastparkncharge Pte. Ltd.· up to 50 kW· DC fast95 m
- The AnsleyNovowatt Pte. Ltd.· up to 22 kW264 m
- Comfortdelgro Engie Pte. Ltd.· up to 22 kW307 m
- OkioEv Mobility Pte. Ltd.· up to 120 kW· DC fast358 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: