The Initial Sama Serviced Residences
The Initial Sama Serviced Residences is a solid hotel in Tanglin, in Singapore's Central region. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating across 29 reviews.
- Google rating
- ★ 4.0 · 29 reviews
- Nearest MRT
- Botanic Gardens MRT Station · 11.7 min
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The story
The Initial Sama Serviced Residences sits in Tanglin, the heart of the city. The nearest MRT is Botanic Gardens MRT Station, about 11.7 minutes on foot — from there the rest of the island is a short ride away. Sights within walking distance include Singapore Botanic Gardens (11 min). For a local meal, Adam Food Centre hawker centre is roughly 14.9 minutes away.
Getting there
From Changi Airport, take the MRT or a taxi toward Botanic Gardens MRT Station, which is about 11.7 minutes' walk from The Initial Sama Serviced Residences. The walk times below are real pedestrian routing to each station, not straight-line estimates.
Nearest MRT stations- Botanic Gardens MRT Station11.7 min walk
- Stevens MRT Station15.9 min walk
- Napier MRT Station19.4 min walk
- Farrer Road MRT Station22.2 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
- Adam Food Centre14.9 min
Restaurants nearby
Top-rated restaurants within walking distance of The Initial Sama Serviced 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 The Initial Sama Serviced Residences, from Singapore’s LTA charger registry.
- Blk 3/4 Queen'S Road Farrer GardensCharge+ Pte. Ltd.· up to 7.4 kW1.4 km
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 Tanglin 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: