From Golden Dragon to RedDoorz  @  Geylang: One of Singapore's worst-rated hotels gets makeover

The Golden Dragon Hotel in Geylang had 1.5 out of 5 stars when the reporter visited it in 2019, making it one of the lowest rated hotels in Singapore on Tripadvisor. PHOTO: ST FILE
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SINGAPORE - Mr Siah Seng Koon knew his hotel was falling into disrepair.

There were cigarette burns in the comforter, flies in the bathroom and questionable stains on the walls.

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