Hi i am Amerlise ^^

Author: Amerlise  |  Category: G4 Station, Staff Introduction

Hello Everyone ^^

i am the new part time staff in G4 Station ^^

My name is Amerlise ^^

I am currently studying in Management Development Insitution Of Singapore

Taking Hotel & Resort Management and i am almost ending the course too ^^

In this coming August i will be 21st (Old Already) >.<

During my Free time i either go shopping or stay indoor to watch drama or  TV Programmes ^^

But i am consider quite outgoing too :P i do participate in events like OCBC Cycling, Human Race~~

oyasuminasai~~


3rd Sergeant Waren Reporting for duties!

Author: Waren  |  Category: G4 Station

Singapore Armed Forces

Hey guys! I will be away from G4 Station starting from 28th June 2010 to serve my country for 2 week! So you wouldn’t be able to see me around and if you have any enquiries, please contact us instead of me so that i can serve in peace T_T

Although i will miss all my colleagues and guests here, but serving the nation to me is really meaningful and fun! Taking a break from all the frontdesk/supervising role and heading out to the jungle to train back my killer instinct ^^

Phuket

Right after my reservist, i will be away for another 1 week to this beautiful island called phuket for a short vacation. Look forward to see a tan and muscular Waren when you are here in G4 Station after 20th July =) Book here now!

Adios~!

Waren


G4 Sticks To Their Words – A Safe and Sound Staying Experience

Author: Benson  |  Category: G4 Station

In G4, we pride ourselves when it comes to our work and the experiences of our guests. Not to mention the most important two elements, safety and comfort. When any of our guests check in, my Team G4 will painstakingly yet professionally explain the Do’s and Dont’s in the premises.

We have 25 cameras on the walkways and 24-hours ground staff so you can really be assured of having a pleasant stay with us.

With that, I’d like to introduce to you our house rules in the hostel that either irks you or makes you feel safe :P

The House Rules

Checking in and out Timing

Our earliest check-in time is 1pm and the latest check out time is at 12pm. This is to ensure that your beds are always prim and proper (We need that time allowance)

Strictly No Smoking

Our G4 hostel is a no-smoking hostel. Smoking could be done in designated smoking areas.

We emphasis on being environmental friendly and ask of the guests to turn off the lights and air conditioning when they leave the room.

Room/ Dormitory Limitations

No food in the bedrooms, you don’t want any bed bugs or funny creepy crawlers to come do you? We have small little pantry areas for you to use.

You’re also not allowed to bring external guests up into the hostel. I think this is only fair and in case your friends will might cause any trouble.

Do Unto Others as You Would Have Them Do Unto You

No noise zone after 10pm, so others can sleep. Sanitizing of hands for our internet kiosk stations is a must so you’ll have a clean keyboard and mouse to use. (Of course our staff will still clean them on a daily basis, but doesn’t it feel better? ;) )

Luggage and Personal Belongings

Though this is a safe hostel, with all cameras and locker cabinets, you’re still advised to keep important things with you. Things such as passports and cash yada yada (:

Our Team G4 Rights

We reserve the rights to invite you to leave our premises should you violate or cause disturbances to your fellow backpacker’s. We’re powerful (err, kinda)

Download a copy of our G4 Station’s House Rules

Recently a guest was being banned in G4 for not adhering to our house rules. Currently there are 4 banned from staying with us. Luckily for everyone, every guests that has stayed with us are pleasant!

Now holla me if you have any feedbacks or inputs in which could make any backpacker’s stay a better experience with G4 (:


2010 Formula 1 Night Race (Singapore)

Author: Waren  |  Category: G4 Station

Yup, it is the time of the year again. The one and only F1 Night Race right here in Singapore during 24th-26th September 2010.

Will Lewis Hamilton top the chart again? Or will other top racers like Fernando Alonso & Kimi Raikkonen be able to turn the tides? Book your tickets here to get the best spot to view the race.

Looking for accommodation during F1 period? Book a bed with us in G4 Station now.

Signing off~

Waren


Nicole says “HI!!”

Author: Nicole Lee  |  Category: G4 Station, Staff Introduction

大家好!!!!我是Nicole,G4 senior part-timer.^0^

G4周年庆—Nicole

咳,千呼万唤下终于上载 了第一篇blog。这是关于Nicole的自我介绍,在G4工作将近两年之后,重新认识自己。哈哈,听起来有点怪怪的。:)

Read more…


G4 Station Early Promotion Rates

Author: Waren  |  Category: Announcements, G4 Station

The Clean and Green Singapore

Fancy a holiday trip during September, October & November in Singapore?

Good news from G4 Station as we introduce early bird promotional rates!

Book a bed in our dormitory now during Sept, Oct or Nov and enjoy a additional 15% discount from our original rates!

Are you still looking for the best valued accommodation in Singapore? What are you waiting for? Limited bed slots available only! Hope to see you soon! ^^

Signing off~ Waren


Dylan IN THE HOUSE

Author: Dylan  |  Category: G4 Station, Staff Introduction

Hello everyone! It's Dylan yo!

Hello everyone! It's Dylan yo!

Hey EVERYONE!

I’m Dylan, the newest member of G4 Station! I’m actually a chef by profession, but I’m taking a break from the kitchen till I start culinary school in February in Melbourne. I’m really really looking forward to Melbourne! I absolutely LOVE that place! So meanwhile, here I am part-timing at G4, hoping to make friends from all over the globe!

I’m an avid football fan! I’ve been watching and playing football since I was 10! My teams are Manchester United, Barcelona and Brazil. I’m hoping for Brazil to win the World Cup this year and add another star to the 5 they already have on their jersey. I prefer playing Futsal to the usual 11-a-side game. Futsal is a 5-a-side game that is usually played indoors on a hard court, using a special size 4 ball that doesn’t bounce. It relies on pace and a lot of skills. I prefer it mainly because you get tea ball at your feet a lot more than the 11-a-side game.

Besides football, I also do Aggressive Inline Rollerblading. It is the kind where we grind, spin and do flips. I’ve been doing it since 2002 and I will only stop the day my legs can no longer support me. Most of the time you can find me either at Somerset skatepark or East Coast skatepark. I try to rollerblade about 3-4 times a week. It’s my other form of exercise besides football.

That’s basically what i got to share with you guys!


Dumpling Festival 2010!

Author: Waren  |  Category: G4 Station

The Dumpling Festival is a colorful festival which is traditionally celebrated during the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. This year, the famous Dumpling festival is celebrated on 16th of June which is today. Dumpling Festival is also named as Duanwu Festival and Dragon Boats Festival. You can find the brief history of dumpling festival here that gives a bit of background information of this festival.

Duanwu commemorates the life and death of the famous Chinese scholar Qu Yuan. He was a loyal minister serving the King of Chu during the Warring States Period in the third century BC. Initially his sovereign favored Qu Yuan, but over time, his wisdom and erudite ways antagonized other court officials. As a result Qu Yuan was accused of trumped-up charges of conspiracy and ejected by his sovereign. During his exile, Qu Yuan composed many poems to express his anger and sorrow towards his sovereign and people.

In the year 278 B.C., at the age of 37, Qu Yuan drowned himself in the Milo River. He clasped a heavy stone to his chest and leaped into the water. Knowing that Qu Yuan was a righteous man, the people of Chu rushed to the river to try to save him. The people desperately searched the waters in their boats looking for Qu Yuan but were unsuccessful in their attempt to rescue him. Every year the Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated to commemorate this attempt at rescuing Qu Yuan.

When it was known that Qu Yuan had been lost forever, the local people began the tradition of throwing sacrificial cooked rice into the river for their lost hero. However, a local fisherman had a dream that Qu Yuan did not get any of the cooked rice that was thrown into the river in his honour. Instead the fish in the river were eating the rice. Thus, the locals decided to make zongzi to sink into the river in the hopes that it would reach Qu Yuan’s body. The following year, the tradition of wrapping the rice in bamboo leaves to make zongzi began.

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duanwu_Festival

Boat races are held every year and rice is thrown into water on this day in order to give a compliment to the patriot which symbolizes the struggle made to rescue Qu Yuan. Since years, Dumpling festival is one of the most significant festivals celebrated in China. Dumpling festival is marked by consumption of thousands of dumplings and furious races of dragon shaped colorful boats on the loud beats of drums.

In Singapore, during this festival everyone is lazy or the skill has not been really passed on to the later generations. The older generation gets too old to prepare this dish, the working generation is too caught up with work to bother.

Why not head down to G4 Station, book a bed with us and head out to hunt for this yummy traditional snack which we will only get to see around this time of the month!

Signing off~

Waren


Diploma/ Degree Internship with Us

Author: Benson  |  Category: G4 Station, Job Opportunity

Join us in G4!

Join us in G4!

Fancy working together with one of the best team in the Singapore hostel industry? Hesitate no further!

The G4 Team is opening its door to diploma/ degree students who needs an internship sponsor. In this position, you will learn how to interact with an awesome globetrotter crowd, the ins and outs of our business as well as a chance to innovate your ideas to improve our backpackers stay with us.

Requirements are:-

  • you are a student from the 5 local polytechnics or any relative-field degree courses
  • drop us a note why do you want to work with us, along with your resume and a self attached photo
  • your lecturer-in-charge contact so we could get in touch with them.

Feel free to e-mail us to arrange for an interview today.


Great start for 2010 Fifa World Cup 2010

Author: Waren  |  Category: G4 Station

Just to keep you guys updated!

The score for yesterday’s matches was 1:1 for South Africa vs Mexico and 0:0 for Uruguay vs France.

Fun in the Bistro with World Cup Kick Off!

Yeah, you can see customer from our very own hostel and public in the picture above. It was a rowdy yet enjoyable night so why don’t you head down to G4 Station and book a bed with us now!


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