Landmark Village Hotel by Far East Hospitality: 2025 Review

Who owns Far East Hospitality Group?

Far East Hospitality is a Singapore-based hotel operator that manages a portfolio of properties across several brands, including Village Hotels, The Hari, and Oasia Hotels. The group was formed as a joint venture between Far East Organization and The Straits Trading Company. Far East Hospitality does not own all the real estate it operates; some properties are held under Far East Hospitality Trust (a separate real estate investment trust) while the operational arm manages the day-to-day running of hotels like the Village Hotel Bugis.

The implication: when you book a stay at Village Hotel Bugis, you are booking with an operator that has a parent-company structure linking Singapore property development and hospitality management. This institutional setup means the hotel benefits from a large regional support system, but the management layers may sometimes slow down on-the-ground renovations or updates — a pattern noted in several guest reviews that mention the property feeling dated in places.

Is Village hotel under Far East?

Yes, the Village Hotel brand is a core part of Far East Hospitality’s portfolio. Village Hotel Bugis is one of several Village-branded properties operated by the group, alongside Village Hotel Sentosa, Village Hotel Changi, and Village Hotel Albert Court in Singapore, as well as Far East Village Hotel properties in Japan. The “by Far East Hospitality” suffix on booking platforms and the hotel’s official name makes the ownership clear: this is a Far East Hospitality-operated property.

What this means for travellers: the Village brand sits in the mid-range segment of Far East Hospitality’s offering, positioned below the upscale The Hari or Oasia brands but above budget options. This tiering influences the room features, service level, and pricing you can expect — not a luxury experience, but one that targets value-conscious leisure and family travellers.

What hotels are owned by Far East?

Far East Hospitality’s portfolio in Singapore includes, but is not limited to:

• Village Hotels: Village Hotel Bugis, Village Hotel Sentosa, Village Hotel Changi, Village Hotel Albert Court
• The Hari: The Hari Singapore (in the Orchard Road area)
• Oasia Hotels: Oasia Hotel Novena, Oasia Resort Sentosa
• Other properties: The Outpost Hotel Sentosa, Quincy Hotel Singapore

Outside Singapore, Far East Hospitality operates properties in Japan (Far East Village Hotel Yokohama) and has expansion plans into other Asian markets. The group’s Singapore-focused portfolio means that for travellers looking at mid-range accommodation in the city, one of the Village properties will often appear near the top of search results — partly because the group operates multiple hotels covering different neighbourhoods and traveller segments.

The trade-off: having many options under one operator may simplify loyalty programmes or multi-property stays, but it can also reduce the distinct character of each hotel. Some reviewers note that Village Hotel Bugis feels similar in layout and amenities to other Village properties, which may matter if you value unique design or local flavour.

Landmark Village Hotel by Far East Hospitality review

This section focuses on the actual guest experience at Village Hotel Bugis, drawing on aggregated reviews and verified operational details. The hotel’s location in the Bugis area — a 4-minute walk from Bugis MRT station — means it sits within reach of both the heritage Kampong Glam district and the shopping areas of Bugis Junction and Bugis Street.

Rooms and amenities

Village Hotel Bugis offers 393 guest rooms across several categories: standard double/twin rooms, family rooms, and non-smoking floors. Each room includes air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, an in-room safe, an electric kettle with tea and coffee-making facilities, a desk, complimentary bottled water, and free Wi-Fi, according to the Expedia listing. Family rooms are available, and the hotel’s Booking.com profile notes that room types include twin/double options and smoking rooms, making it flexible for different traveller needs.

The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool — sometimes described as rooftop-level — with sun loungers and umbrellas, plus a fitness centre. Trivago and Booking.com both confirm the pool and gym as standard amenities, and multiple platforms mention that the hotel incorporates a shopping mall area, adding convenience for guests who want retail or food outlets without leaving the building.

Dining: The Landmark and other options

The hotel’s main restaurant, The Landmark, is located on Level 5 and offers halal-friendly buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner with an à la carte menu featuring international cuisine with Western, Asian, Indian, and Mediterranean influences, as described in a 2015 travel blog review. The same source notes that the restaurant is halal-friendly, which matches the hotel’s broader appeal to Muslim travellers and families seeking halal dining options. A second on-site restaurant, Tarboush Restaurant Singapore, is listed on Booking.com, and some platforms mention Mooi Chin Place as a Chinese restaurant within the property. Breakfast is typically buffet-style with continental and halal options; Booking.com guests rated breakfast at 7.3 out of 10.

Klook lists the buffet breakfast at approximately S$35.97 per person, with rollaway beds charged at about S$83.93 per night (Klook). These specific price points help budget-conscious travellers estimate total costs beyond the room rate.

Pricing and value

Room rates at Village Hotel Bugis vary significantly by season and booking platform. TripAdvisor Singapore lists a typical standard room price range of S$162 to S$265 per night (TripAdvisor India). However, an Expedia listing shows an example rate of about US$122 (including taxes and fees) for two adults on a June 2026 night, which falls below the lower end of the TripAdvisor range — indicating that discounts or advance purchase rates can bring the price down. This price flexibility makes the hotel accessible to budget travellers, but the lack of a single, stable published rate means that comparison shopping across platforms is essential.

What to watch: the hotel’s former name — Golden Landmark Far East Hotel — still appears on some regional TripAdvisor pages (e.g., the Arabic-language page references “فندق غولدن لاندمارك” (TripAdvisor Arabic)), which may cause confusion for travellers searching under the older branding. If you book through a platform that still uses the legacy name, double-check the address (390 Victoria Street) and the current “Village Hotel Bugis by Far East Hospitality” branding to ensure you are booking the correct property.

Guest review patterns

TripAdvisor reviewers generally describe the hotel as offering good value and a convenient location near Bugis Junction and the Arab Street cultural district. Multiple reviewers — more than three independent accounts — note that the property feels outdated in some areas, particularly the corridors and older room blocks. This is a trade-off: the hotel’s central Bugis location and mid-range pricing come with a building that has not been fully renovated in recent years. The TripAdvisor editorial summary itself states: “the hotel’s value and amenities, including a pool and gym, receive positive feedback, though a few reviewers warn that the property might feel a bit outdated.”

The bottom line: Village Hotel Bugis works well for travellers who prioritise location, pool access, halal dining, and family-friendly room configurations over modern décor and cutting-edge facilities. For those who want a newer building with trendier design, other Far East Hospitality properties like The Outpost Hotel Sentosa or Oasia Resort Sentosa may be better fits — but they come with higher price points and a resort location, not the city-centre convenience of Bugis.

Location and how to get there

Village Hotel Bugis is at 390 Victoria Street, in the Central Area of Singapore, within the Kampong Glam/Rochor/Arab Street neighbourhood. The Bugis MRT station (East-West Line and Downtown Line) is a 4-minute walk from the hotel, making it straightforward to reach from Changi Airport (about 30 minutes by MRT with one interchange) or from the Orchard Road shopping area (about 15 minutes by MRT). The hotel is also close to Bugis Junction — an integrated shopping and dining complex — and Bugis Street, a major street-market area popular with tourists and locals alike.

For guests arriving by car, the hotel provides parking, though some platforms describe it as paid parking while others mention free self-parking. Trip.com highlights “free parking” as a feature, but the exact policy may depend on your booking method, so confirming directly with the hotel before arrival is advisable.

The trade-off: being in Bugis means you are steps from one of Singapore’s most culturally rich areas — Arab Street, Haji Lane, and the Sultan Mosque are all within a 10-minute walk — but the immediate surroundings are busier and noisier than hotel locations in quieter residential districts like River Valley or the Botanic Gardens area.

Alternatives within the Far East Hospitality group

If Village Hotel Bugis does not fully match your needs, Far East Hospitality operates several other properties in Singapore that cater to different traveller types:

• Village Hotel Sentosa: A resort-style property on Sentosa Island with multiple pools and a more leisure-oriented atmosphere. Starting prices are typically higher — around US$155 per night. Better for families on a beach holiday than for city explorers.
• Village Hotel Changi: Located near Changi Airport, this property attracts transit passengers and travellers seeking a quieter, sea-facing setting. No pool, but close to the airport and the Changi coastal area.
• The Outpost Hotel Sentosa: An adults-only, design-focused hotel on Sentosa. Higher price bracket, but offers a more modern and curated experience. Suitable for couples and travellers who want a distinct design aesthetic.

For a deeper comparison, read our Village Hotel Sentosa review and our The Outpost Hotel Sentosa review.