Streetdirectory.com Hotel 81 (Joo Chiat) is located at Joo Chiat Singapore, the district whose rustic charm is emphasized by the rows of resident bungalows and pre-war Peranakan shop houses. Today, the latter serve as coffee shops, barbershops, but most notably, serviced apartments. The Lotus is a chic Baba and Nonya-themed lodge which enables travelers and expatriate to relax comfortably in its lavish architectural design and interior design. There are over 6 different types of hotels in Joo Chiat. The grandeur of this area also extends to the available restaurants serving Peranakan food and local food i.e laksa, among others.