The Scarlet (18-19 July, 2009; Singapore)

Located behind the famous Maxwell Food Centre. Somewhere amongst the beautifully conserved colonial shop lots. The Scarlet is situated at the corner, all the way up Erskine Road.

The entrance to the hotel lobby is situated on the second shop lot. The corner lot is where the hotel restaurant is. The decor at the lobby was mysteriously gothic? I don't know why I feel that way... maybe because it was very dimly lit. Heavily carpeted. Dark furnishing but nevertheless, the front desk personnel greeted with so much warmth. I bet they could melt and iceberg. I was most impressed with the service.

Another impressive discovery was how big Scarlet actually is. I thought it was a small boutique hotel and occupies probably 3 shop lots and possibly housing 20 rooms. But I was so wrong. As I was led to my room, I went through a good 50m walk through a maze of rooms and apparently Scarlet occupies the shops all the way down to 7-Eleven. That must be a good 10 lots at least. If I remember correctly, they have 60 rooms?

The room however was a bit of a let down. Really small. I mean it was so small that the sink has to be out side the bathroom. Maybe, because I had a normal deluxe room. For SGD150, it was alright. What more can you ask for but I am sure they have bigger ones.

I am not really complaining by the way. The room was comfortable. Bed was nice. Sadly, my window view was on of the roof top because I was on the second floor.

Anyway, two thumbs up for their service. I enjoyed my stay and would definitely return.

Red Scarlet

33 Erskine Road

Singapore 069333

Tel: +65-6511 3333

Fax: +65-6511 3303

http://www.thescarlethotel.com/