Dear surfers:

Rates vary according to age, size of apartment, the floor level and location. The guide below gives you a general idea of the rates for 2-bedroom serviced apartments near Orchard Road. Most of the newer serviced apartments have similar facilities. A very brief comparative analysis is given below.

There are no problems getting taxis and buses for serviced apartments close to Orchard Rd. The bus ride to Holland Road takes less than 15 minutes for the Orchard Parksuites, Leonie View and Somerset Regency. Orchard Parksuites is still the most popular, being next to the Orchard subway.  Treetops Serviced apartments are extremely popular for expatriates who can pay top rates as they are the newest upscale accommodation.  

1.  What is the cheapest 2-bedroom serviced apartment in the downtown Orchard Road area in 2011?

There are no below S$3,000 - $5,000/month 2-bedroom serviced apartments downtown Orchard Road.

Most newer 2-bedroom serviced apartments rent above $8,000 - $12,000 per month in 2012. 

 
2.  Why can I get a biggest 2-bedroom near Orchard Road?

Le Grove Serviced Apartments 2-bedroom units, carpeted, 
are bigger than the average ones. Free shuttle to Orchard Road and Suntec City. Complimentary breakfast. 

3.  There is an extremely high demand for Far East Plaza serviced apartments by expatriates who will not mind older apartments and no long baths in the smaller units. 

FOR EXAMPLE, In April 2012, a 2 bedroom in Far East Plaza Serviced apartment was rented at a weekly rate of S$2,500 - $2,700/week and subject to GST.  Monthly rate would be S$8,000 and subject to GST.  This rate will includes 3 times a week housekeeping service, local calls, basic tier cable tv, internet access and utility.  Common laundrette at $4 per token per use of washer and $4 per use of dryer. There is a Queen and 2 single beds in 3-bedroom units.

Rental of Far East Plaza Deluxe Serviced Apartment includes:  

·        Fully furnished apartment

·        Curtains

·        Kitchen appliances including refrigerator, cooker and oven

·        Crockery

·        Linen

·        Housekeeping twice a week

·        Air-conditioning for living room, dining room and bedrooms

·        Colour television

·        Service charge for maintenance of common area  

(II)        Rental excludes:  

·        Utilities charge for water & electricity – Tenant’s expenses

·        Overseas calls – Tenant’s expenses

·        Rollaway bed – S$200 per month or S$7.00 per day

·        Cylinder gas – S$26.00

·        Car park – S$100 per month  

(III)    Deposits and Advance rental  

·        Security Deposit:    1 month’s gross rental (for 1 month to less than 6 month lease).  2 months’ gross rental (for 6 month to 24 Months lease).  

·        Utilities Deposit:   S$500  

·        Advance Rental:  1 month’s gross rental  

Rental will be subjected to GST.  

Lots of Amenities:  

·        Swimming pool

·        Wading pool

·        Tennis Court

·        Squash court

·        Mini Golf course

·        Sauna Baths

·        Gymnasium

·        Jogging Track

·        Spacious Lobby

·        Reception Lounge

·        Tropical Garden

·        Children’s playground

·        Barbecue Pit

·        Covered car park