Reviews of STORIES Joo Chiat, a Hotel by Cove - Paya Lebar, Singapore - NEWLY RENOVATED 4 stars
51 Joo Chiat Road, 427373 Singapore, Singapore
#179 of 491 hotels in Singapore
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 322 hotel reviews
7.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.2
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Comfort
8.2
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Location
8.5
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Facilities
7.9
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Staff
8.4
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Value for money
8.1
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Free WiFi
8.9
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Reviewed: 26 August 2025
David
New Zealand9 reviews8.0“Tidy budget hotel in good area.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Reception was not manned on arrival and it was about 10 minutes before someone turned up. Guest bags that had been left in the foyer were therefore totally unattended. Air conditioning was not good. It was set on 16C but never felt less than about 22C.
Room was tidy. Shower was good but the shower head needs fixing.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Innez
United Kingdom14 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room (No Window)
- • Stayed 10 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Quite a small room, not much storage
Really clean, great air conditioner and comfy bed
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Nolwenn
France11 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Nice for a quick stay but not for more than a night”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Double Room (Interconnecting Rooms)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathroom is old The windows could not be opened Discussion with the staff not easy
The location The building
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 7 August 2025
Annabelle
United Kingdom6 reviews8.0“Excellent value for money!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Twin Room (No Window)
- • Stayed 7 nights
The carpet could have been cleaner when I got into the room. Make sure when booking that you select with window if you want/need the natural light cause the standard room doesn't have windows, which was fine for me as I didn't spend a lot of time in the room when I wasn't sleeping. If you're a light sleeper bring ear plugs as you can hear quite a bit from other rooms/the hallway.
Rooms exactly as described and in walking distance to Paya Lebar metro station with easy access to the rest of the city. Room had a small fridge in it so could keep some milk and little bits to make a small breakfast in the room as the hotel doesn't have a kitchen/restaurant. There are good food stalls and restaurants round the corner for lunch and dinner.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Maria
Australia1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Queen Room (No Window)
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff is super helpful and supportive!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 30 July 2025
Anastasia
France32 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Great staff and location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Was on the second floor and was a little noisier than previous stay
Great staff, location and excellent value. Definitely would stay again. A nice change to staying central and surrounded by skyscrapers
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 30 July 2025
Bianca
Australia14 reviews7.0Good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
People smoking on the floor I was staying in
Location
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 28 July 2025
Stephen
Australia114 reviews10 helpful votes7.0Good- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Suite with Balcony
- • Stayed 7 nights
Room was small...barely enough room for our cases on the floor; hotel foyer regularly smelled like cigarette smoke
Location was great for our main activities; Joo Chiat Road is a very convenient place to be from the perspective of restaurants, shopping centres etc; staff were friendly and helpful; if something needed to be fixed the staff got on to it quickly
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Martin
United Kingdom22 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room (No Window)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room a bit small and no window but this is a city hotel so expected. Would be nice to have real milk rather than powdered with tea/coffee!
Clean and comfortable city hotel. A bit of a walk from metro (around 1km) but easy to get into town from there. Reception very helpful.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 25 July 2025
Stephen
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Family Double Room (Interconnecting Rooms)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Desk staff were very helpful
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 22 July 2025
Michael
Germany1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great staff at the reception
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Rika
Japan2 reviews8.0“Good location and price.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Amenities are limited. Bring your own if you want shampoo and conditioner.
Good location and price. Supermarket and lots of food places around.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 15 July 2025
Anna
Singapore36 reviews6 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room (No Window)
- • Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff, helped us with the issues with the luggage. Clean, small room - just as described. Beds are comfy, we had good one night rest. In our case no window was an advantage - as blackouts are usually not so blackout in hotels=)
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 12 July 2025
Dung
Vietnam2 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Large Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Good location, walkable to supermarket, 7 eleven, bus stops, restaurants. Hotel is clean, tidy, has good facilities.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 12 July 2025
Kerry
United Kingdom6 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“A lovely boutique hotel located in a street with plenty of eating options”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It was very clean and staff friendly and helpful although I was facing Joo Chiat Street it wasn't too noisy at night
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 10 July 2025
Jacob
India33 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Great place to explore the area even the beach is pleasant half an hour walk away”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing that was off putting, check in was a bit delayed because of a shortage of housekeeping staff
Location on Jio chiat street just off Geylang road. It’s a great place for food The hotel itself is pleasant
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 9 July 2025
Aaart
Singapore59 reviews10 helpful votes8.0“Location terrific, situated along joo chiat”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
If you want room service or more facilities then this place won't suit you.
The hotel had such a pleasantly balanced feel, a good mix of contemporary meets classic. The room was small but comfortable and the bathroom was also decked out in classic black and white.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Timothy
Australia29 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Nice stay in interesting heritage area, near to Changi airport.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Service for check in was a little slow and perfunctory.
Love the location in Joo Chiat which is a heritage area and an interesting local neighbourhood. Good for an overnight stopover coming through Changi, would also be good to stay for a few days. The hotel is decent value in what is now a fairly expensive city.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 4 July 2025
Imtiaz
New Zealand34 reviews6 helpful votes8.0“Good transit location with excellent 24-hour dining nearby”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Queen Room (No Window)
- • Stayed 1 night
Getting taxis proved challenging and I had to wait longer than expected. The room itself was quite dark with limited natural light, which wasn't ideal. Overall, it served its purpose well for a transit stay, especially if you're looking for good food options nearby.
Good location for an airport layover with convenient access to Changi - just a short drive away. The surrounding area has great 24-hour dining options. The local food was excellent and readily available any time of day.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 2 July 2025
Low
Brunei Darussalam10 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Large Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Deco
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 30 June 2025
Noor
Brunei Darussalam11 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“comfortable and good location”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Double Room (Interconnecting Rooms)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
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good location, lots of muslim restaurants
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 27 June 2025
Ahmad
Malaysia8 reviews8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Mr. Jaafar give outstanding front desk service
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 27 June 2025
Mark
Australia19 reviews4 helpful votes7.0“Basic hotel room but spacious room. Very friendly staffs.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
I wasn't informed in advanced that daily cleaning was not included. (only every 2 or 3 days) There was drainage smell from the bathroom. No soap was provided for handwashing (only shampoo, conditioner and body wash) so that I had to use body wash for handwashing.
The location was quite convenient for my trip. Staffs were friendly and accommodating, which was the best part of selecting this hotel. Basic hotel room but spacious.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 22 June 2025
Seth
United States1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
A/C leaked a bit at night
Stayed in May 2025
