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Hmlet Essentials Novena
Serviced apartments 7.6 · 324 reviews 471 Balestier Road, 329842
Serviced apartments in Singapore
7 apartment types · up to 2 guests · kitchenette
Kitchenette
Includes fridge, electric kettle
11–17 m²
Apartment sizes listed
Sleeps up to 2
7 apartment types
In-apartment washing machine
Handy for longer stays
Hmlet Essentials Novena offers self-catering apartments (kitchenette) in Singapore, Singapore. The address is 471 Balestier Road, 329842. It is one of our curated aparthotels in Singapore.
Going by the facilities listed, it is a good fit for guests who like to cook their own meals and longer stays.
What this place offers
- Kitchenette
- Laundry
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Washing machine
- Free WiFi
- WiFi available
- Desk
- Refrigerator
- Air conditioning
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Electric kettle
- CCTV in common areas
- CCTV outside property
- TV
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Express check-in/check-out
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Key card access
- Access to health care professionals
- Body soap
- Cashless payment available
- Clothes rack
- Face masks for guests available
- Fax/photocopying
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Invoice provided
- Linen
- Non-smoking rooms
- Non-smoking throughout
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Safety deposit box
- Seating Area
- Security alarm
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Smoke alarm
- Smoke alarms
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Wardrobe or closet
Apartment facts
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette (fridge, electric kettle)
- Room sizes
- 11–17 m²
- Laundry
- In-apartment washing machine
- Workspace
- Not specified
- Reception
- Not specified
- Check-in
- From 03:00 PM until 11:00 PM · express check-in/check-out
- Check-out
- By 11:00 AM
- Security deposit
- Mentioned in property policies — shown with the rate
- Parking
- Not specified
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Housekeeping
- Not specified
Rooms and kitchens
There are 7 room types listed, including “Superior Studio Queen (No Window)”, “Deluxe Studio Queen” and “Superior Studio Single”. Where sizes are given, they range from 11 m² to 17 m², with a median of 12 m². The largest option sleeps up to 2 guests.
Every listed room type has a kitchenette, and the equipment listed includes a fridge and electric kettle.
Day-to-day living
Services listed by the property include an in-apartment washing machine.
Pets are not allowed.
Room options
These are the room types the property currently lists. Availability and prices change daily, so use the dates box above to see what is bookable.
- Superior Studio Queen (No Window) · 12 m² · sleeps 2 · kitchenette
- Deluxe Studio Queen · 15 m² · sleeps 2 · kitchenette
- Superior Studio Single · 11 m² · sleeps 1 · kitchenette
- Urban Studio Twin · 15 m² · sleeps 2 · kitchenette
- Superior Studio Queen · 12 m² · sleeps 2 · kitchenette
- Premier Studio Queen · 17 m² · sleeps 2 · kitchenette
- Urban Studio Queen · 12 m² · sleeps 2 · kitchenette
Arrival and check-in
Check-in starts at 03:00 PM and runs until 11:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM.
The property offers express check-in/check-out and contactless check-in/check-out.
The property's policies mention a security deposit; the exact terms are shown with the rate before you pay.
Location in Singapore
If you are comparing options, The Initial Residence, Citadines Balestier Singapore and Liv Residences Serviced Apartment Novena are nearby.
Longer stays
For stays of a week or more, the combination of a kitchenette and an in-apartment washing machine makes day-to-day life easier than in a standard hotel room. Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation covers what else to check.
What guests say
Most praised
- Friendly service
- Clean room
Most criticised
- Noise from outside
- Small room
Summary of verified guest reviews aggregated by our booking partner (LiteAPI / Nuitée), updated December 2025. Not individual quotes.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is check-in at Hmlet Essentials Novena?
Check-in starts at 03:00 PM and ends at 11:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM.
Do the apartments at Hmlet Essentials Novena have a kitchen?
Yes: the listed room types have a kitchenette with a fridge and electric kettle.
Are pets allowed at Hmlet Essentials Novena?
No, pets are not allowed.
Is Hmlet Essentials Novena suitable for a long stay?
It lists a kitchenette and an in-apartment washing machine, which are the facilities most long-stay guests look for.
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