STORIES Joo Chiat, a Hotel by Cove - Paya Lebar, Singapore - NEWLY RENOVATED

3.0 star property
Hotel connected to a railway/underground station in Singapore with a 24-hour front desk

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Lobby sitting area
Junior Suite
Executive Double Room, Balcony | Terrace/patio
Exterior
View from property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$122
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

Explore the area

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51 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore, 427373
  • Place, Singapore National Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bugis Street Shopping District
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Gardens by the Bay
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Singapore (SIN-Changi)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Twin Room (No Window)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Queen Room (No Window)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premier Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite (2 Rooms 2 Baths)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Executive Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Singapore

At STORIES Joo Chiat, a Hotel by Cove - Paya Lebar, Singapore - NEWLY RENOVATED, you'll be connected to a railway/underground station and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Singapore National Stadium. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Geylang hotel include Bugis Street Shopping District and Gardens by the Bay.

What's nearby

  • East Coast Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Singapore National Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Bugis Street Shopping District - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Gardens by the Bay - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Orchard Road - 9 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Paya Lebar Station - 12 min walk
  • JB Sentral - 58 min drive
  • Changi Airport (SIN) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hjh Maimunah Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Original Vadai - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Joo Chiat Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chew N Chat Food Court - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Evertop Family Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

STORIES Joo Chiat, a Hotel by Cove - Paya Lebar, Singapore - NEWLY RENOVATED

Hotel connected to a railway/underground station in Singapore with a 24-hour front desk
WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Singapore hotel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
STORIES Joo Chiat, a Hotel by Cove - Paya Lebar, Singapore - NEWLY RENOVATED offers 70 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available.

Property Registration Number 202451782R

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

51 Joo Chiat Road

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to STORIES Joo Chiat, a Hotel by Cove - Paya Lebar, Singapore - NEWLY RENOVATED?

The closest beach to STORIES Joo Chiat, a Hotel by Cove - Paya Lebar, Singapore - NEWLY RENOVATED is Palawan Beach (11.2 km).

How much does it cost to stay at STORIES Joo Chiat, a Hotel by Cove - Paya Lebar, Singapore - NEWLY RENOVATED?

As of 6 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at STORIES Joo Chiat, a Hotel by Cove - Paya Lebar, Singapore - NEWLY RENOVATED on 18 Nov 2025 start from AU$121.74, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at STORIES Joo Chiat, a Hotel by Cove - Paya Lebar, Singapore - NEWLY RENOVATED?

No, STORIES Joo Chiat, a Hotel by Cove - Paya Lebar, Singapore - NEWLY RENOVATED does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at STORIES Joo Chiat, a Hotel by Cove - Paya Lebar, Singapore - NEWLY RENOVATED?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at STORIES Joo Chiat, a Hotel by Cove - Paya Lebar, Singapore - NEWLY RENOVATED?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

STORIES Joo Chiat, a Hotel by Cove - Paya Lebar, Singapore - NEWLY RENOVATED Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Caroline

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was tired and the bathroom walls were dirty, not to mention the pair of mens underpants hanging on the back of the bathroom door. However, the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just ok

Decent size room for Singapore Cleaning could be better AC works well Weak WIFI Far from MRT
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel with comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrian, APO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The photos on Expedia look far better than what it really was. The lobby and hallways were clean and looks newly remodeled. However, the inside of the room itself was below average. It seems as if the remodeling was only limited to the lobby and hallways. The bathroom ceiling paint was peeling terribly, there was no fan in there, so it gets mighty steamy, and there was hardly any toilet roll when we arrived. When I went to the lobby to ask for some, the clerk, who had a bad arm tattoo, but whose attitude was worse—didn’t want to be bothered. The MRT station is about a 15 minute walk away in the heat and humidity. May as well get a Grab or taxi. There are a number of good places to eat at in the vicinity. There was also a Fair Price grocery store next door, so that was convenient. One last thing, there was only one USB wall charger. Make sure you bring a wall socket adapter so you can charge your electronics.
The peeling paint in the bathroom ceiling
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stevie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Convenient for a layover. Rooms are very small. Bathrooms had mould. Rooms are tiny and no windows. I wouldn’t stay longer then 1 night here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
24hr fronk desk was useful as our flight was delayed and we arrived at 2 am. The room was large but only had "half a small window" (obviously internal walls had changed) and the carpet had some loose threads. More seating (ie a couch) would have been appreciated (there was space). Friendly and helpful front desk. The Joo Chiat area was great - nice architecture, good food and drink options and a nice vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I would recommend this place

Great value for money, great area
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good value

This was a good value and the room was quite clean. Comfy bed and quiet air conditioning. Liked the coffee tea service in the room. Shower was good. Did not like the loud drainage sound in shower when using sink! Fd employee was helpful when I had a small issue with a light in the bathroom and he quickly resolved it. Wifi was inconsistent which was an issue for me. Light comes through sides of blinds but otherwise room was fine. No breakfast at hotel but food court nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nattha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor room service. We didn’t get room service the 4 days we stayed. They were supposed to on 2nd day, but did NOT. I had to go down to get more toilet paper and our trash was overflowing because there wasn’t phone in the room. Front desk staffs promised that it would be service the next day, again did NOT get room service. I had to go down to get my own supplies that were out. The wall also thin, I can hear the person next room coughing all night and threw up in the morning because all the coughing. There were hair in bathroom floor and stain sheets when we checked in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

George

Travelled with partner
This is a very clean and newly decorated hotel close to the airport. It is also located in the Joo Chiat neighborhood which is charming. It’s filled with renovated historic buildings that are now nice restaurants and other businesses. I was sorry that we didn’t have more time to explore this area. I would definitely recommend this property to others wanting to stay in this area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack Daniel Angelo Esguerra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to a bus stop
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was solid for the price. I wish it had a window to get in some natural lighting but the space felt big and cozy for a lone traveler.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Room too small for 3! Hand soap not provided.

I have traveled extensively around the world. I booked this place after reading the reviews, but was very disappointed! We booked the triple premier room for 3 of us. The photo shown on their is very misleading. The room is extremely small, to the point where you can barely walk pass the first bed to access the other two. We now lived in the post covid world, it is Not acceptable that the most basic hand soap wasn't provided!! Only 2 sets of towels for a party of 3. Shower stall had mold around the floor. 2nd floor which we stayed was quite noisy early in the morning from outdoor traffics. Poor sounds insulation! No phone in the room if you need anything from front desk. At slightly over USD 100 this is a budget hotel. Very limited hangers and storage for anything. If you are a party of 3, avoid at all cost. Location is decent surrounded by good cafes and local restaurants. PLQ mall is near by. Though not that close to subways.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly such good value for money! Loved the location. Wouldnt stay anywhere else 👌
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Chloe

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zahra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sweet hotel, pretty location helpful staff cozy beds, would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Yordanka, Montreal

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby and the floors coridors are new, but the room no. Dusty, mold in the bathroom. And some water problem from the toilet leaking. Fpunf hair in the shower place, dirty linens. I'll never ever stay there is eventually i come to Singapore
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman, Burnaby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Housekeeping is done every other day. Hence, just don’t mistakenly press (turn on) DND button by the doorway as a light switch when stepping out for the day. Don’t assume the housekeepers will change the mattress sheet because it’s not always done unless it’s requested at the front desk. Their TV channels sometimes have sound and other times no audio. Although front desk clerk says a technician will be in the next day to have it fixed, but it never did. Manager Laura was very professional. Front desk staff was pleasant.
Stayed 19 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

tawny

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price you’re paying, it would be better to pay a slightly higher price tag and go elsewhere. I’ve never seen a hotel that doesn’t offer some form of secure storage. The less than helpful front desk guy just tells you to leave your luggage by the front desk. While I was in the lobby he would leave for 2-3 20 minute increments leaving your belongings unattended. There’s no security personnel or key card, so in theory anyone could walk in and take your unattended items. Check in is strictly 3PM, while the front desk guy isn’t off at who knows where, he won’t bother checking if your room was previously occupied and may possible be empty for early check in, just a “the rooms still need to be cleaned.” The way this place is ran, you’re better off paying more or less for better security/value. Also the room was advertised much differently, there are no windows in the room, but I could have sworn the photos showed rooms with windows. Also please see attached video of the layer of dust under the sink that they needed time to “clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilmar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady at the front desk reception was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel had just been refurbished and was done to an excellent standard. The check in staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Trong Hung

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Be careful !.... Room very small and no window ! Far away from MRT Paya Lebar station @ 17 min walk . 10 min walk to Hawker Food Center & Market . Staff does not know how to smile & greet customers except Jaffard ... He is very helpful & knowledgeable . Thumb-ups for him only . Not Return .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025