Location, Accommodation, and Dining

Location

Singapore Nanopore Camp 2018 is taking place at the Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS), Genome Building, Biopolis, Singapore 138672 (map). The building is unlocked and accessible during PoreCamp hours.

The Genome Building is a short 10-minute walk from the recommended accommodation (Park Avenue Rochester). For directions to Biopolis, please see https://www.a-star.edu.sg/Portals/79/Directions%20to%20Biopolis_for%20drivers.pdf

Accommodation

Participants are responsible for their own accommodation. The nearest hotel to Biopolis is Park Avenue Rochester located at 31 Rochester Drive, Singapore 138637, Singapore (http://parkavenueintl.com/parkavenuerochester). Participants enjoy a special rate as stated below. Please download and send the guest room booking form directly to the hotel.

Rooms (superior or deluxe) are priced at SGD$195++ per room night. (prices quoted are subject to 10% service charge and 7% GST)

The above rates quoted are:

• inclusive of daily breakfast for up to 1 person
• inclusive of internet & local calls

Click here for the guest room booking form.

Dining

The following meals will be provided by the organisers:

• Morning and afternoon tea breaks for all five days of the camp (Breakout Area)
• Lunch for all five days of the camp (Breakout Area)
• Opening reception on 18th September (Breakout Area)
• Closing party on 22nd September (venue tbc)

For the more adventurous, there are a myriad of dining venues and cuisines to choose from around Biopolis, some of which are listed here:

• Biopolis https://ordinarypatrons.com/2015/08/22/biopolis-food-outlets-and-restaurants-in-one-north-buona-vista
  • http://www.thelawn.com.sg (salad bar)
  • http://www.longblack.com.sg (burgers, pasta, and more)
  • https://www.rajrestaurant.com.sg (Indian)
  • https://www.parkwayonenorth.com (Thai)
  • http://www.bigmama.sg/buona-vista (Korean)
  • http://peperoni.com.sg/biopolis (Italian, pizza)
• Fusionopolis https://www.google.com.sg/maps/@1.2986505,103.7875216,15z
  • http://www.yunnangarden.com.sg (Chinese)
  • https://www.facebook.com/kattosingapore (Asian)
  • http://www.arkadascafe.com.sg/index.html (Turkish)
  • https://www.facebook.com/thedailycut.sg (salad bar)
  • http://thefoodbarn.com.sg (sandwich)
• Star Vista https://www.capitaland.com/sg/malls/thestarvista/en/concierge/mall-info.html
  • http://yomenya-goemon.com.sg (Japanese)
  • https://www.paradisegp.com/brand-canton-paradise (Cantonese, Chinese)
  • http://district10.com.sg/starvista (European)
  • http://www.nandos.com.sg/eat/restaurants/star-vista (Afro-Portugese, chicken)
  • https://www.facebook.com/greendotsg (vegetarian)
• Holland Village http://www.holland-village-singapore.com
  • http://72obistrosg.com (Western)
  • https://www.facebook.com/awfullychocolate.sg (chocolates)
  • https://www.facebook.com/baden.sg (German)
  • http://bbbs.com.sg (Thai, Western, North Indian)
  • http://chachacha.com.sg (Mexican)