Aloft · Select-serviceA
Aloft Singapore Novena
Singapore · Novena / Balestier
The world's largest Aloft hotel, on Ah Hood Road in Novena, aimed at value-conscious business and leisure travelers.
Courtyard by Marriott · Select-service
Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena
Novena
79
Guest sentiment
A select-service Courtyard on Irrawaddy Road in the Novena medical and residential district.
Last updated July 31, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena sits on Irrawaddy Road in the Novena district, known for its cluster of private hospitals and medical centers as well as residential neighborhoods, and is built directly on top of Novena MRT station. Guest reviews consistently praise the transit-connected location, a 33rd-floor infinity pool with city views, and a well-regarded weekday evening reception with drinks and light snacks. As a select-service Courtyard, it's positioned for value-conscious business and medical-tourism travelers rather than the leisure or convention-district crowd the downtown hotels target. The most common complaints are about value trade-offs rather than quality: standard rooms are described as small even at the premium tier, breakfast is a paid add-on at roughly SGD 35 (free only for Titanium Elite and above), and at least one review noted the pool deck was closed for renovation during a stay.
How guests rate it
- Location84
- Service80
- Rooms74
- Food & breakfast76
- Value78
| Address | 99 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329568 |
|---|---|
| Brand Sub Brand | Courtyard by Marriott |
| Neighborhood | Novena |
| Distance From Airport Km | 22 |
What Marriott Bonvoy status gets you here
- Room upgrades for Platinum Elite and above, subject to availability (select-service upgrade pool)
- Bonus points in lieu of breakfast for Platinum Elite and above at hotels without full breakfast service
- Enhanced Wi-Fi and a welcome amenity for all Elite tiers
Pros
- Built directly on top of Novena MRT station, close to Novena's private hospitals, useful for medical-tourism stays
- 33rd-floor infinity pool with city views draws consistent praise
- Weekday evening reception (drinks, light snacks) is a well-regarded touch
- Lower rates than the downtown and Sentosa Bonvoy hotels
Cons
- Further from Marina Bay, Orchard Road, and Sentosa's main attractions
- Standard and even premium rooms are described as small
- Breakfast is a paid add-on (about SGD 35) unless you hold Titanium Elite or above
The research view
What the research keeps finding
Themes that came up again and again across independent reviews — not a single opinion, but the patterns that repeat.
Consistently praised
- The 33rd-floor infinity pool is a consistently praised highlight
- The weekday evening reception with drinks and snacks draws specific positive mentions
- Direct MRT connectivity is repeatedly cited as a practical advantage
Worth knowing before you book
- Rooms are described as small even at premium tiers
- Breakfast costs roughly SGD 35 and is only complimentary for Titanium Elite and above
- At least one review noted the pool deck was closed for renovation during their stay
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Reviews & videos from around the web
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Written reviews
Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena (Premier Skyline Room)
↗The Shutterwhale · Mark Chua · Jan 2018
A room-focused review of the Premier Skyline Room, praising the 22sqm layout, big windows and standout skyline views. Notes a Nespresso machine and USB charging, but flags an open bathroom with no door lock and a steep price.
Courtyard by Marriott Novena in Singapore – a Hotel Review
↗Quirrow · Quirrow · Apr 2019
A New Year stay in a Premier Skyline King above Royal Square mall by Novena MRT. Praises the Sky22 breakfast and rooftop pool with Marina Bay Sands glimpses, but finds the compact rooms overpriced near S$300 a night.
Review: Courtyard By Marriott Hotel Novena (Singapore)
↗Dania Experiences · Dania · Feb 2024
Rates it 4/5, highlighting elegant common areas, a rooftop infinity pool, the Las Palmas bar and high-floor views. Rooms are clean but amenities limited; disliked the soft mattress topper, tiny gym and no turndown. Decent value.
Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena Review: Sensible City Stay
↗Rubbish Eat Rubbish Grow · Rubbish Eat Rubbish Grow Editorial Team · Jun 2026
Frames it as a practical, well-connected pick away from the Orchard crowds. Compact modern rooms with skyline windows and a photogenic rooftop pool are highlights, while Sky22 breakfast is serviceable: clean, comfortable, sensible.
Video reviews
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How we researched this
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Frequently asked questions
Is breakfast included at Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena?
Not for most guests -- breakfast is a paid add-on at roughly SGD 35 per person, and is only complimentary for Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite members and above, consistent with the brand's select-service benefit structure.
Is Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena connected to the MRT?
Yes -- the hotel is built directly on top of Novena MRT station, making it one of the most transit-connected Bonvoy properties in this directory's Singapore list.