The ISA Journal

Notes on living well in Singapore.

Stay tips, neighbourhood guides, and stories from across our homes — written by the people who look after them.

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Local life

BTS in Singapore this December: where to stay for the show

BTS play the National Stadium over four nights this December, and the city will fill up fast. Here's why the ISA Hotel in Katong makes an easy base for the show — a short ride from Kallang, in one of Singapore's best eating neighbourhoods.

The ISA Team28 June 2026 6 min read
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News

The Circle Line closes the loop: Cantonment MRT opens near Raeburn Park

On 12 July 2026, Singapore's Circle Line finally closes its loop — and the brand-new Cantonment MRT brings even smoother island-wide travel within easy reach of ISA @ Raeburn Park.

The ISA Team4 July 2026 3 min read
Stay tips

Hotel, serviced apartment or residence: which ISA stay fits your trip?

A night, a week, a year or more? How to choose between the ISA Hotel, a serviced studio apartment at Raeburn Park and a full residence in a condominium — by how long you're staying and who's coming with you.

The ISA Team19 June 2026 5 min read
Neighbourhood guides

Inside Normanton Park: a high street downstairs, campuses next door

A condominium with its own supermarket, clinic and restaurants on the ground floor — minutes from INSEAD, NUS and the one-north business parks. A look at what living at Normanton Park is actually like.

The ISA Team19 June 2026 5 min read
Neighbourhood guides

Katong & East Coast: a long-stay guide

A kitchen-and-laundry room minutes from the beach, in one of Singapore's most liveable old neighbourhoods. How to settle into a long stay at the ISA Hotel in Katong — and what's worth your time around East Coast.

The ISA Team19 June 2026 6 min read
Our Story

Our Story: From Compassion to Commitment

Our founder Stephanie grew up feeding stray dogs and cats in Sabah. The story of how that childhood compassion grew into ISA — and a shelter that now cares for over a hundred animals.

The ISA Team2 December 2025