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The Great Madras by Hotel Calmo

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a shower area.
A hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Great Madras." It features multiple balconies with outdoor seating and a well-lit entrance.
A barbershop interior with a glass partition, multiple chairs, and a visible elevator.
A swimming pool with a 'WHILE SHINING' sign, surrounded by buildings and potted plants.
A restaurant with a checkered floor, green and black chairs, and a counter with a green backdrop.

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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28 Madras St, Singapore, 208422
  • Place, Little India Arcade
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tekka Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mustafa Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Singapore (SIN-Changi)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for The Good Room

A neatly made bed with white and beige bedding, a brown headboard, and a pair of rolled towels on the bed.

The Good Room

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a wall with a floral pattern, and a bedside lamp.

The Better Room

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for The Deluxe Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a round mirror, a vanity with a sink, and a shower area.

The Deluxe Room

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, a robe, and a lamp.

The Balcony Room

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, and a view of trees through the window.

The Great Suite

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a shower area.

The Courtyard

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a door labeled "MAILE".

Family Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for The Luxe Mixed Hostel

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a door labeled "MAILE".

The Luxe Mixed Hostel

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, a robe, and a lamp.

Deluxe Balcony Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Singapore

At The Great Madras by Hotel Calmo you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Bugis Street Shopping District and Mustafa Centre. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include laundry facilities, luggage storage and a lift. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Little India hotel, attractions include Orchard Road and Marina Bay Street Circuit.

What's nearby

  • Little India Arcade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tekka Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bugis Street Shopping District - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mustafa Centre - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Orchard Road - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Rochor MRT Station - 4 min walk
  • JB Sentral - 25 min drive
  • Singapore (XSP-Seletar) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Erode Amman Mess - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Premaas Cuisine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bismillah Biryani - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hock Prawn Mee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Madras New Woodlands Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Great Madras by Hotel Calmo

As a guest of The Great Madras by Hotel Calmo, you'll find an outdoor pool, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Singapore hotel.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Great Madras by Hotel Calmo offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Singapore hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). 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
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of SGD 20.00 at checkout
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Great Madras by Hotel Calmo

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: SGD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and over; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

The Great Madras By Calmo
The Great Madras by Hotel Calmo Hotel
The Great Madras by Hotel Calmo Singapore
The Great Madras by Hotel Calmo Hotel Singapore

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Great Madras by Hotel Calmo?

The closest beach to The Great Madras by Hotel Calmo is Siloso Beach (7.1 km).

Does The Great Madras by Hotel Calmo have a pool?

The Great Madras by Hotel Calmo has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Great Madras by Hotel Calmo?

No, The Great Madras by Hotel Calmo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Great Madras by Hotel Calmo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Great Madras by Hotel Calmo?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Great Madras by Hotel Calmo Reviews

Reviews

5.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 44 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

5.2/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Good staffs close to all amanayies
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

As described.

We were anxious having seen other reviews after booking however our expectations were exceeded - we found the rooms were as described and pictured, and the beds and sheets very comfortable. The rooms we booked were basic and small but with great facilities and a very good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Senthil

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Facilities are good, but only on request
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We loved the quirky art deco architecture of The Great Madras, which is why we chose the hotel. The last renovation was modern but in keeping with the deco style. The room was tiny, and the bathroom was confused as to whether it was a toilet or shower, but the bed was comfortable and pillows soft. There was no service for the room, and we would have loved a new towel. The location is a live-wire of sights, sounds and smells as the hotel is in the heart of Little India with transport options close by and yummy, cheap food options. Overall, a good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Sanjay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room is very small, no wardrobe, and price are very high according to Room condition
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Chun-Ling

Liked: Staff & service
It’s an average 3 or 2 star hotel. Inexpensive for Singapore. Singapore accommodation cost is amongst the highest the world world. Selected this hotel as it was near a MRT station and only needed a night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Calvin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staffs are helpful but should provide daily housekeeping.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

easan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Reserved for 3 Room wasn’t even enough for one
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

dâvid y Carol

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Durty room, old beding. Toillete seat broken and notified never fixed. Neighborhoud ejemmm. Great: MRT/Metro stop super close 80m.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Muneer

When i booked the stay no were it said it is a shared bath room. when i landed there they said it is a shared bath room. I had to pay additional amount to convert the room to pvt bath room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

VINEEET

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
While do in check in that staff was not cooperative
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ashwin

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no proper Wifi in the facility and AC is not working
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Tapas

Bad service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Neng

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Roaches everywhere and staff seems uninterested to your small request to look into air con that is warm and extra pillows. Sigh
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jargalmaa

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

Unclean

It wasn't clean Hotel, cockroach was on the wall, dusty and unclean walls and doors. Super small room different than pictures
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service

Not worth at all.

Hotel looks quite nice in the picture. In reality it has a reception that opens on the Road.. No aircon. So if one has to wait for some time to get the room, there is no place to sit. Overall not worth the price. Folks at reception are of no help at all. They have stock answers for any and every query.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ian

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was visibly dirty, towels had stains on them, floor and bath tubs had stains on them. Area around room was noisy, people talking in neighbouring building till 5am. Seevice was dissappinting , asked for some ice, was told to go and buy it myself at a nearby 711
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Suresh

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Building is not properly maintained as there were peeling paint not touched up. Sheets were also stained and there was a weird smell when I went into my room. The counter staff was also very slow in facilitating my check in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Harmesh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very small and filthy. The washroom sink was clogged there was no hand soap. The booking was for three people, we had one bed between three of us. Spoke to the front desk she informed me there would be a cost of $40.00 for a foldable bed. If I booked for 3 adults why should I have to pay for the third adult. Extra towels were not offered. No waste baskets in the washroom. I was very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

YOGESH KESHAV

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

Don’t try it at all

It was a very bad experience for us. As we were three of us staying, the largest room offered was at the ground floor right next to the bar which remained noisy almost all night long. The days laundry was stored right in front of the door making it difficult to walk through. Rooms are not cleaned unless asked for. No phone in the room so if you need anything, be prepared to walk to the front desk. Some people at the reception weren’t polite at all. Better hotels available at this rate so why waste your hard earned money?
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Klaus

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

customer service chance

The hotel must advertise clearer that some rooms are shared bathroom ... i arrived to realise i had booked wrong room, and was then charged a premium which took me past entry and mid level hotel prices for Singapore ... as a client you AWAYS feel used, if not abused. A hotel with good to outstanding customer service would have upgraded me at no cost ... securing a repeat customer, and a good review - a shame. Front office staff seemed not empowered to make a decision like this or lacked that extra bit of customer focus. Even a small fee would have been okay. A high premium a no perhaps!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Chen Fatt

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

bad experience

I booked this hotel for February 1st to February 4th, 2025 Unfortunately, I had to check out after just one night due to multiple issues that significantly impacted my stay: 1. Room Cleanliness – The room was dusty and unclean, making it uncomfortable to stay in. 2. Noise Disturbance – The poor soundproofing made it difficult to sleep as loud music from a nearby club persisted until 3–4 a.m. 3. Safety Concerns – My room was located on the first floor, and the emergency door facing the back street was tampered with by an unknown individual, raising serious security concerns. I raised these concerns with the hotel staff, but they only offered an apology without any resolution, such as a room change or alternative accommodations. Given the unacceptable conditions and lack of support, I had no choice but to leave the hotel and find alternative lodging. If you want to ruin your holiday, please book this room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Worst.

I was a horrible stay. Me and my fiancé actually did a very last minute booking, so this i could say was our fault. But we werent aware that the room booked was a hostel instead of the usual hotel rooms. Upon arrival we were greeted by being locked outside for a good 10 mins until a occupier came to go back to him room with the access card. Upon reaching the reception, i had to call the hotline to get the receptionist to come out attend to us. If thats not the worst, the receptionist told us we need to deposit $100 in CASH. Which was not stated anywhere during our booking that is needs to be in cash. Please enlighten who will be holding $100 cash everytime? She told us to go to the nearby 7-11 to withdraw, upon arrival at 7-11 they werent able to withdraw such an amount. So me and my fiancé had to walk all the way to bencoleen plaza to withdraw cash at the nearest atm. Came back ti the receptionist with sweat all over and passed her the cash. She passed us the card and directed us to the hostel main door. Which i was taken aback, since when i book hostel? To my disappointment, it was indeed a hostel room with shared bathroom!!!! Wasnt indicated on my booking! We paid about $80 plus for this? Are you serious? We didnt stay at all, me and my fiancé checked out within the next 30 minutes and promised to never come back here or recommend anyone for this place. No proper indication of the room details and such. What a terrible led down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Sheng Fang

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
老 破爛 小 的房間。晚上非常吵，樓下和附近的pub 營業到凌晨3點才結束。整晚非常吵雜。三思而行。
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

inho

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nowadays experience

too expensive and not good location and good staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022