Please compare your rates first before you make the booking.
Especially booking with agoda.com which stated that they having the best rates. Actually, i had been booking with agoda.com for so long time. But just recently i noticed that actually they were not having the best rates, once i tried to compare with others. Finally, i found that the rate given in the agoda.com was not worth it as the rates for agoda.com was excluded breakfast, without wi-fi and standard room. The hotel rates which provided by hotel itself is just a little bit higher, included breakfast for 2, free wi-fi and executive room. Further, on the process in booking, i noticed that the agoda.com was failure to disclose the actual packages which caused confusion on the consumers. Therefore, i had also made several complaints to them in calls and emails. However, they just keep ignoring and muddle through. So better check properly the packages and rates.

Stayed here for 3 nights in January 2012
The hotel location is away from the centre of the city and happening places.
Near to the Tanjong pagar MRT.
The entire staff except one lady at the reception,who seemingly is the team leader,as she behaved was unpleasant.Was very loud and behaving in an nature intimidating manner.

Similar to most of the things in Singapore,this one is quite an expensive hotel with ni value for money offered.
So called corporate discounted room cost me 349 SGD per night inclusive on taxes without any breakfast.
For the price you pay,it is not worth the money.
Otherwise,on other parts it is OK in terms of cleanliness and amenities.

I've always stayed in Amara for my business trips since 2006, and generally I am satisfied with the overall experience. I've grown to know some of the staff members, and it's always pleasant to be greeted by a smile from familiar faces, some already addressing me by my name (like Mr. Amin, Santi, Trina). For a frequent traveler like me, it makes every trip less stressful and more memorable whenever you stay at a hotel that makes you feel closer to home. However, I have noticed that over the years, service has deteriorated. While the front desk staff has been consistently courteous and warm, the room service staff, particularly the lady who always answers to take orders, lacks courtesy, always in a hurry and quite moody (sometimes she is flexible with tiny special requests, and sometimes she is not and won't budge). The old cleaning lady is also quite abrasive; once even taking my room key card out of the slot while i was away, and taking it with her! I understand the need to eco-save, but for me, I have always wanted to come back to a cool room, especially after a long and hard day at work. I did not like it that she got the key and took it away just like that. Lastly, I hope the hotel can also evaluate and improve its in-room dining presentation. I noticed that some dishes that I would regularly order, are not presented in a consistent manner. There are days when it is nicely put together, and there are days when, for the same dish, it doesn't have some of the usual add-on like jam, bread on the side, etc. When you're a regular guest, you easily notice these things and feel shortchanged when what you used to get is much better than what you're getting now.

I stay in Amara not only because it's right across my office, but because I've learned to make my stay comfortable and easy here already. However, if these disappointing things continue to show, I guess I will re-think it next time, and maybe choose to stay elsewhere, even if I have to pay extra for cab fare everyday.

This was my third stay in this hotel in last one year; but alas this time I was disappointed. Although the hotel is conveniently located, but the quality of service has deteriorated over the period. The rooms are equipped below expectation and the staff is average.