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Allson Hotel Singapore In 2002 and 2003, Allson will see some major renovations-just in time to save it from getting overly tatty. The facade, two-tiered lobby, and public spaces will get a complete work over, advancing the decor to the current century. Guest rooms will be upgraded floor-by-floor, with new decorator touches and sprucing in bathrooms. Even perennial Szechuan favorite Liu Hsiang Lou restaurant will be replaced with something more in keeping with current trends. The stnall pool area and even smaller gym will see some maintenance touch-ups as art of the scheme. Don't book a stay here until after June 2003, and make sure to inquire that renovations have actually completed, or you may be inconvenienced by construction noises. However, after completion, this sparkling hotel, with its terrific location and inexpensive rates, will be an even greater value for the leisure traveler.

The Grand Plaza was built on top of (and incorporating) 2 blocks of prewar shophouses, and you can see hints of shophouse detail throughout the lobby, which is otherwise like any other hotel's. The old alleyway that ran between the shophouse blocks has been transformed into a courtyard where dinner is served alfresco. The hotel is located at the corner of Coleman and Hill streets, just across from the Armenian Church, the Asian Civilisations Museum, the Singapore Arts Museum, and Fort Canning Parkand if that's not convenient enough, a shuttle will take you to Orchard Road. Guest rooms are of smaller size, have decent closet space, and sport sharp Italian contemporary furniture in natural tones, with homey touches like snugly comforters on all the beds. This property does not stand out from the crowd, except for the St. Gregory Marine Spa, a popular and discrete fu11-service facility.
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