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ibis Styles Singapore on Macpherson

Aljunied / Macpherson

74

Guest sentiment

A 298-room hotel atop Macpherson Mall with a 25-metre freeform pool and tropical-resort facade, roughly 1km from Tai Seng/Mattar MRT.

Last updated August 13, 2026

ibis Styles Singapore on Macpherson is a 298-room hotel at the corner of Macpherson and Aljunied Road, occupying levels 4 to 9 above Macpherson Mall in a mostly residential stretch of eastern Singapore. Opened in April 2016, it's built around a distinctive cruise-ship-style facade and a 25-metre freeform outdoor pool set in a landscaped, tropical-resort-style courtyard, with a gym overlooking both the pool and MacPherson Road. It sits roughly 1km (about a 15-minute walk) from Tai Seng/Mattar MRT, and the hotel runs a free shuttle to nearby MRT stations to bridge the gap. Guests consistently single out the pool and friendly, attentive staff as highlights, while reviews note the rooms and lifts can feel tight and the breakfast area gets crowded at peak times.

How guests rate it

  • Location66
  • Service82
  • Rooms68
  • Food & breakfast74
  • Value78
Key facts
Address401 Macpherson Road, corner of Macpherson and Aljunied Road, 368125 Singapore
Brand Sub Brandibis Styles
NeighborhoodAljunied / Macpherson
Star Rating3

What ALL – Accor Live Limitless status gets you here

  • Welcome drink for ALL Silver members and above, per programme terms
  • Room upgrades for ALL Diamond and Platinum members, subject to availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out for ALL Diamond members, subject to availability

Pros

  • 25-metre freeform outdoor pool in a landscaped courtyard, repeatedly named guests' favourite feature
  • 298 rooms across five categories, including Triple and Family rooms with kitchenettes
  • Free shuttle bus to nearby MRT stations, bridging the ~1km walk to Tai Seng/Mattar MRT
  • Friendly, attentive staff -- some guests report a courtesy call after check-in
  • Connected to MacPherson Mall for on-site shops, dining, and self-service laundry

Cons

  • About a 15-minute walk to the nearest MRT station without the shuttle, in a mostly residential area away from the main tourist belt
  • Some rooms and the lifts feel tight, and the breakfast area can get crowded at peak times

The research view

What the research keeps finding

Medium confidence

Themes that came up again and again across independent reviews — not a single opinion, but the patterns that repeat.

Consistently praised

  • The 25-metre freeform pool and cruise-ship-inspired facade are the hotel's most consistently praised feature across guest reviews and blog coverage
  • Accor's official page shows an ALL Rating of 3.9/5 from 975 reviews
  • Opened April 2016 as a purpose-built ibis Styles property atop MacPherson Mall, with guest rooms on levels 4-9

Worth knowing before you book

  • The hotel is roughly 1km from the nearest MRT station (Tai Seng/Mattar), noticeably farther than most central Singapore Accor properties -- worth flagging for guests prioritising walkable transit
  • A minority of reviews describe cramped rooms with limited natural light; room type and view should be checked at booking

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Written reviews

ibis Styles Singapore on MacPherson: Review & Video

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Rebecca Saw · May 2016

A Singapore blogger praises the space-efficient room design, the 25m freeform pool with cabanas, and included breakfast, but notes no room service, no wardrobe, and no bathrobe or slippers.

Video reviews

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How we researched this

This page pulls from the hotel’s own information alongside independent guest reviews. These are the primary sources we checked — last refreshed Aug 13, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get to ibis Styles Singapore on Macpherson from the MRT?

The hotel sits about 1km, roughly a 15-minute walk, from Tai Seng/Mattar MRT stations. To make up for the distance, the hotel runs a complimentary shuttle bus service to nearby MRT stations, which most guests use rather than walking, especially with luggage or in Singapore's heat and humidity.

Does ibis Styles Singapore on Macpherson have a pool?

Yes, it has a 25-metre freeform outdoor pool set in a landscaped, tropical-resort-style courtyard on level 4, widely regarded as the hotel's standout feature. There's also a gym overlooking the pool and MacPherson Road, and a poolside cafe and bar for guests to relax at afterward.

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