Oakwood Grand Batam, SingaporeOakwood Grand Batam in Singapore, Singapore has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 72 of 228 hotels we score in Singapore. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 2.3, Google 5.0. Rooms from about $77 a night (cached, not a live quote).Oakwood Grand Batam is a new-build five-star aparthotel from Ascott in the Nagoya shopping district of Batam, Indonesia. It has 247 rooms, a fitness centre, a restaurant, free Wi-Fi and complimentary secure parking, with a 24-hour front desk. Grand Batam Mall and BCS Mall are a few minutes away, Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall is about 4.5 km, and Sekupang International Ferry Terminal roughly 15 km, making it practical for shoppers and ferry travellers. Family-friendly rooms include air conditioning and a minibar. Rates start around $77 a night, and guest reviews are consistently strong, particularly for cleanliness and staff. One limitation: reviewers note the in-room amenities are fairly basic despite the modern interiors.What stands out

Friendly, helpful staff

Clean, modern, comfortable rooms

Strong shopping district location

Free parking and Wi-Fi

Watch out for

Room amenities quite basic

Ferry terminal 15 km away

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