Paradox Singapore Merchant Court is a large hotel on Merchant Road at Clarke Quay, close to the Singapore River, Boat Quay and the shopping and nightlife of the riverside. It is a convenient base for first-time visitors: Chinatown is a short walk, Fort Canning Park is nearby, and the MRT at Clarke Quay and Fort Canning connects to the rest of the island. The hotel has a range of room types, a pool terrace and several dining options, and its scale means there is a choice for couples, families and business travellers. The riverside setting gives the area a lively atmosphere in the evening, with restaurants, bars and the river cruises close at hand.
The hotel is good for travellers who want to be walking distance from the river's attractions: the boat quays, the Fort Canning hill and Chinatown's food. It is less quiet than a resort, but more convenient for the central city, and its facilities suit families who want a pool and a range of dining choices.
Consider the room type and floor
Higher floors reduce street and riverside noise, and some rooms have river or city views. Check what the rate includes, since breakfast and cancellation terms vary by date. If you plan to take river cruises or walk to Chinatown, the location is hard to beat for the price.
Practicals
The hotel is at Merchant Road, close to Clarke Quay MRT, and Changi Airport is about twenty-five to thirty-five minutes by car. Fit: first-time visitors, families and business travellers who want a central riverside base. Pair it with an evening river cruise and a hawker dinner in Chinatown.
Because so much is within walking distance, you can leave the car and the taxi queue behind: stroll to the river for sunset, cross the bridges toward the Civic District in the morning, and use the MRT for longer hops to Gardens by the Bay and Sentosa.
Why stay here
- ✓Clarke Quay location
- ✓Pool terrace
- ✓Several dining options
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Near Clarke Quay MRT
- ✓Walk to Chinatown
- ✓Close to the river and Boat Quay
- ✓Range of room types
Good questions
Where is Paradox Singapore Merchant Court?+
On Merchant Road at Clarke Quay, close to the Singapore River, Boat Quay and Chinatown.
Is it a good base for a first visit?+
Yes. It is central, close to the MRT and within walking distance of the river and Chinatown.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes, it has a pool terrace. Check the facilities and any restrictions when you book.
