The hotel is located on the Singapore River, and it is very close to Chinatown. Guests of this hotel in Singapore will find that the property is only a few minutes away from the central business district. Orchard Road and other popular shopping areas are also easy to reach. Guests will also find other attractions, such as the zoo and the museums. It takes only 20 minutes to reach the Changi International Airport by car. Those who do not have their own transportation will be able to use public transportation to reach all of the areas that they want to visit.

All of the rooms and suites have undergone a recent renovation. The 476 rooms at the River View Hotel Singapore have direct dial phones with voice mail, mini bars, in room safes, LCD TVs, radio, air conditioning, and access to the Internet.

The hotel offers shuttle service that can take guests to Chinatown and Orchard Road. The River View Hotel Singapore has a swimming pool where guests can take a swim, and a gym where they can work out.