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Negara on Claymore, formerly known as the Meritus Negara Singapore, is located on a quiet side road just off the Orchard Road shopping stretch and behind Palais Renaissance shopping complex, which counts Prada, DKNY and Versus luxury boutiques as tenants. From the hotel, the business district and Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre are approximately two miles away while the Clarke Quay dining and entertainment stretch is one and a half miles away. Guests who prefer quieter dining environs can opt for the hotel’s Vibe restaurant, which offers a specialty grill buffet and contemporary European a la carte menu.
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Negara on Claymore is an unpretentious hotel offering quality service and facilities for a no-frills stay. The hotel is ideal for guests who want to be close to the retail shops on Orchard Road, yet need a quiet retreat away from the main road. Read our customer reviews?
The 200 spacious rooms and suites of Negara on Claymore have air-conditioning, mini bar, television with cable channels, digital safe, internet connectivity, coffee/tea making facilities, bath robe and slippers, hair dryer, rain shower in the bathroom, and complimentary newspaper. Fax machines and wheelchairs are available on request, and room service is available around the clock.
Functions at Negara on Claymore can be held at one of six meeting rooms, a boardroom or an outdoor area poolside, with audio-visual equipment available for rental. The Business Centre features workstations and Internet facilities for the busy executive, and also provides pagers, hand phones and laptops on request. Wrap the work day at the outdoor, mineral water-filled swimming pool or Fitness Centre, complete with gymnasium, indoor Jacuzzi, steam bath, and spa. The concierge can also suggest leisure options that are located outside of the hotel.
By MRT: Alight at Orchard station and follow the directional signs along the linked underpass to arrive at Shaw House, located at the junction of Orchard Road and Scotts Road. Walk along Orchard Road against the flow of traffic. Pass Shaw House, International Building, the Royal Thai Embassy, and Palais Renaissance. Turn right at the junction after Palais Renaissance and walk along Claymore Road. Turn right on to Claymore Drive to arrive at Negara on Claymore.
By car: From the airport, travel along the East Coast Parkway in the direction of the city. Take East Coast Parkway Exit 15 to get on Rochor Road then continue on to Rochor Canal Road heading toward the west. From Rochor Canal Road, get on Bukit Timah Road heading west. Continue on to Newton Circus then turn left on to Scotts Road. After approximately half a mile, turn right on to Stevens Road heading west. Take a right on to Draycott Drive followed by another right on to Claymore Hill. Turn left on to Claymore Road then take another left on to Claymore Drive to arrive at Negara at Claymore.