The Hotel 1929 is an upper-middle-range boutique located in a historic building just outside Chinatown, near nightlife, restaurants, and public transit. It has 32 clean and stylish rooms (including single rooms) and is known for its eclectic chair collection. While rooms are on the small side (some are teeny tiny), they offer flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, mini-fridges, smartphones, and free Wi-Fi. Glass-enclosed bathrooms lack privacy, but they're clean and modern. The hotel has a nice, modern restaurant, but lacks a bar or wellness facilities. For a more business-oriented property and extra amenities (like a pool and spa), travelers might consider the M Hotel Singapore, though it lacks the ambiance of this boutique property. Centrally located historic building near Chinatown and nightlife Extensive, eclectic chair collection and stylish decor throughout Hip, modern rooms with iPod docks and mini-fridges with free drinks Free loaner smartphones for length of stay with free data and calls
Terrace Suites add rooftop hangouts and outdoor tubs Ember Restaurant serves international cuisine with an Asian twist Simple breakfast offered daily (extra fee) Staff can assist with transport and laundry service Tiny rooms with little storage space Glass-enclosed bathrooms lack privacy Limited extra property features (no bar or wellness facilities) Rooms facing the street can pick up noise Breakfast not included in all rates The Hotel 1929 is an upper-middle-range boutique located in a historic building just outside Chinatown, near nightlife, restaurants, and public transit. Hip boutique hotel with historic facade but limited amenities The Hotel 1929 is a hip boutique property located in a historic shophouse building. The exterior, a sophisticated ivory facade, features stylish balconies and shuttered windows. Inside, decor throughout is bright and modern with retro accents, and most of the common spaces have floor-to-ceiling windows that let in loads of natural light.
A highlight of the hotel is its impressive and eclectic collection of funky chairs, including a barber's chair and a bright red butterfly chair that sit in the lobby. While rooms are tiny and amenities are limited, the hotel offers what many larger and better equipped hotels lack -- atmosphere. Guests tend to be tourists, including a large number of solo travelers. Central location in southwest Chinatown Hotel 1929 has a central location in southwestern Chinatown, near nightlife and a few attractions, including the impressive Sri Marimamman Temple, a couple of night markets, and the Chinese Heritage Center. Kreta Ayer, as this section of the neighborhood is known, is a popular tourist destination for its great local food and shops, though stores are geared more toward locals. The neighborhood has a lot of historical and cultural significance, and many of its buildings and streets have been declared National Heritage Sites. The hotel is also located a short walk from the Chinatown MRT station and several bus stops, which offer easy access to the downtown area and most other attractions.
Six-minute walk to Chinatown MRT stationSix-minute walk to Buddha Tooth Relic TempleSeven-minute walk to Chinatown Heritage CenterNine-minute walk to Sri Marimman Temple22-minute walk to Parliament House (seven-minute drive)22-minute drive to Changi International Airport (without traffic)25 minutes to Raffles Hotel via public transit (30-minute walk)30 minutes to Esplanade Park via public transit (27 minutes on foot)30 minutes to Orchard Road shopping area via public transit30 minutes to Gardens by the Bay via public transit Small but stylish rooms with modern amenities -- but bathrooms lack privacy Guest rooms at the Hotel 1929 are big on atmosphere but small on space. But while they lack square footage (some are teeny tiny), they are clean and modern with retro touches. Parquet floors, funky chairs, and mosaic tiled bathrooms stand out against clean white walls and bedding. Bathrooms are trendy but essentially situated in the rooms themselves with in-room sinks and glass-enclosed wet-room-style showers with toilets off to one side.
Luggage storage can be a problem, but the front desk will store any suitcases too big to fit comfortably in the room. Amenities are modern: air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, LCD TVs, iPod docks, and free loaner smartphones, which includes free data, plus local and some international calling. Rooms also have safes, umbrellas, and electric kettles for coffee/tea. All rooms include mini-fridges with free non alcoholic beverages, though in entry-level single rooms these fridges are tiny, only holding about two drinks. Bathrooms include toiletries and hairdryers. Suites and upgraded rooms may add other extras like Nespresso coffeemakers, balconies, or cool in-room clawfoot tubs. Two Terrace Suites feature rooftop spaces and outdoor tubs. Guests often complain about street noise, though back-facing rooms tend to be quieter. Modern restaurant but few other features Features are limited at the 1929 -- there are no wellness facilities for example. The hotel does offer a simple breakfast, which may or may not be included in the room rate, free snacks from reception, and a modern, casual restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows.
The latter serves international cuisine with an Asian twist (though it's not open for both lunch and dinner every day of the week). The front desk is open 24-hours, and the hotel can arrange for laundry service, car service, airport shuttle service, or childcare. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.Also to be auctioned are: #1: "Original" Clawson Automatic Dice circa 1892 - 1897, "Original" Version. Less sthan 25 known to exist* Original Case, Original Mechanism, Original Dice Manufactured by C.C. Clawson,BR> This Automatic Dice was the one Mike Gorski used to produce the Gorski Dicers #2: Lu-Kat, The Lucky Cat Trade Stimulator & Gum Vendor circa 1952, made by the Lu-Kat Novelty Company. Lu-Kat is a unique mixture of folk art, gambling and vending. Lu-Cat is cast in aluminum, and sits on a wooden box. A dime goes into left ear, and pull the handle which is an extension of its tail. A numbered slip of paper would come out of the mouth indicating whether you are a winner.
Comes with a roll of paper slips. No key, but drawer is in open position. To receive a gumball, you would have to push a button on the side of the cat and the gumball comes out between the front paws and a Dimensions: 6 1/2" wide, 14" deep, 10" tall. Purchased from the late Bill Enes. Purchased from gumball machine collector, Bill Enes. According to Tom Gustwiller's Reel Amusement book less than 25 are know to exist* #3: Murray Sprink Forture Triple Spinner circa 1892-93, Mfg Murray, Sppink & Co, Clockwork mechanism, Less than 5 known to exist* Clockwork mechanism This gambling machine was made to look like a fortune teller. You add up the total of the three dials sto receive your fortune, with certain numbers being winners. #4: Wrigley 1� Gum Try Your Luck circa 1897, manufactured by the Johnas D Bell & Company, Excellent original condition The customer has a chance to win from one to three sticks of gum for his penny.
Dimensions: 8 1/2" x 15" x9", Less than25 known to exist* #5: Griswald Self Pay Wheel circa 1916, manufactured by the Griswald Mfg Company, with a token dispenser. Less than 5 known to exist* #6: Oak Cigar Triangle circa 1897, made by Waddel W.W. Works, Round with dial on front, wood and class with wooden easel back. For each nickel the customer would receive a package of gum or a cigar from the clerk and the opportunity to get 2 or 5 of either. #8: Calvert Indian Shooter circa 1929, manufactured by D Robbins & Calvert Manufacturing, 12"w x 9"d x 17"h, Original insides, restored case. Playing field features indians on horses galloping. The playing is darkened You insert a penny in the gun, and shoot the penny vertically trying to hit one of the indian's head. If you hit the indian's head it drops out of sight. You try to hit all four indian heads. To reset for a new game, you pull the lever on the upper right. It works and it comes with key,
Dimensions: 12" x 9" x 18" According to Tom Gustwiller's Reel Amusements book, less than 5 known to exist* Hit the Black Boy original insides, restored outside case, works, with key You insert a penny and then flip into the playing field that features two politically incorrect black boys. When the penny falls to the bottom it falls to the bottom or lands in a spot labeled 2, 3 or 5 and you are a winner. According to Tom Gustwiller's Reel Amusements book, Less than 25 known to exist* #11: WWII Keep Em Bombing Trade Stimulator circa 1942, manufactured by Atlas Novelty Co, Less than 5 known to exist* Front reads "Keep Em Bombing" and "Smack A Jap" Playing field shows bombs being dropped on a Japanese military base. There is also advertising for the purchase of U.S. Defense bonds and stamps on the wood cabinet There is a small piece of wood missing on the front top. Wood finish has slight imperfections. 12 1/2"w x 10 1/2"d x 21"h
#12: Official SweepstakesHorse Race Wheel Trade Stimulator & Gum Vendor circa 1933, made by Rock-Ola Mfg. Co, one cent play, select a horse, insert penny, slide bar to right to make horse wheel spin. The winning horse is the one that is at the finish pointer. 15"w x 13"d x 12"h, original insdes, replacement background scene, restored outside case, works, with key. 133400v, #134740jj, #132300v, #142300vc, #161980m, #162400m,> #13: Superior Confection Fortune Gum Vendor circa 1927, mfg by Superior Confection Co. Less than 5 known to exist* Valued at $4000-5000 by Reel Amusement by Tom Gustwiller #14: Civilian Defense Penny Drop circa 1940s, nice World War II graphics #15: Pana Improved Fairest WheelTrade Stimulator circa 1907 - 1914, made by Pana Enterprise Mfg Co. Drop nickel in and wheel spins and indicator show you how many cigars you won The middle of the machine features a spot for advertising Wood case beautifully restored, 15"w x 13"d x 19 1/2"h