Hotel 81 Opera is located in Joo Chiat, the hotel is within around a 15-minute drive from Orchard Road and the Central Business District, and approximately a 20-minute drive from Changi International Airport. Some 5 minutes' walk away is the Geylang Serai Malay Village which features daily cultural shows and authentic Malay cuisine. East Coast Park, with its F&B and entertainment outlets dotting the scenic seaside location, is around a 15-minute drive away. The nearest subway is Paya Lebar MRT station which is about a 17-minute walk from the hotel.

Operated by the largest budget hotel chain in Singapore, this air-conditioned 4-storey hotel provides a comfortable stay in a building which used to hold shop houses. Situated half-way down Joo Chiat Road this is one of four hotels in this chain located along this road. This establishment comprises a total of 84 guest rooms which are quite small, but simple and clean. There is no restaurant on the premises however there are a number of restaurants all along Joo Chiat Road. Facilities are limited - no pool or gym - but guests are provided with a 24-hour reception, a laundry service (charges apply), safes at the front desk, 24-hour security surveillance of all public areas and car parking facilities.

All rooms come with individually adjustable air conditioning, a small shower room with a heater, a TV, a direct dial telephone, coffee/tea making facilities and a hairdryer. An iron and ironing board are available on request. Some rooms do not have a window. The rooms are small - there is no wardrobe and the TV is mounted on the wall - but comfortable, and feature either one queen-size bed or two single beds (no extra bed allowed). Disability friendly and non-smoking rooms are available to be booked.

There is no restaurant on the premises however there any number of local restaurants all along Joo Chiat Road.