Although the hotel is not close to MRT station but there is bus 33 just in front of the hotel which can connect us to the green line Lavender station (about 15 mins). From there, it is just one stop to Bugis, 2 stops to City Hall and 3 stops to Raffles Place. These stops are centre of Singapore. Thus, I think it is ok. Besides, the shops along Joo Chiat Road and the nearby East Coast Road are interesting and many restaurants and karaokes.