The Summer Tavern hotel is situated in the heart of the city, between Clarke Quay and Boat Quay. It lies just one minute's walk from many local restaurants and shopping complexes, as well as from the Chinatown Heritage Centre and the Sri Mariamman Temple. The Asian Civilisation Museum and Fort Canning Park are also nearby, as are the Merlion and Esplanade theatres, which can be found along the waterfront. Clarke Quay MRT station is a 5-minute walk away, whilst Changi International Airport can be reached in 20 to 25 minutes by car.

Set in a converted traditional Singapore shophouse, this 4-storey hotel offers very basic but clean and convenient, air-conditioned accommodation for travellers with a small budget. The 24-room hotel includes services such as a 24-hour reception, currency exchange facilities, free Internet access in the rooms and public areas, a laundry service and a self-service laundrette (fees apply). The hotel also has a breakfast lounge, resembling an old English pub, as well as a library stocked with travel guides, magazines, books and newspapers.

The hotel's guest rooms include 9 fully carpeted deluxe rooms, each with a king-size bed. These deluxe king rooms feature an en suite bathroom with shower and hot water, along with fresh bath towels and toiletries, and offer basic amenities, such as tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary mineral water, hairdryer, operator assisted telephone, radio, television and DVD player. The rooms also come with complimentary Internet access and small wardrobes.

The hotel has a breakfast lounge and bar which serves a breakfast comprising of coffee, tea, juice and toast with butter and jam.