Must-see hotels in Singapore

  • Raffles Hotel

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    The grand old dame of Singapore has seen many a famous visitor in her time, from Somerset Maugham to Queen Elizabeth II. It's a beautiful place of white…

  • Fullerton Bay Hotel

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    The Fullerton Hotel's contemporary sibling flanks Marina Bay. It's a light-filled, heavenly scented, deco-inspired number. Rooms are suitably plush, with…

  • Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    No expense was spared, no feng shui geomancer went unconsulted and no animals were harmed in the building of this luxe establishment. Its spacious rooms…

  • CUBE

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Ensconced in a beautifully restored row of heritage shophouses, CUBE offers travellers boutique capsule accommodation with several great perks – free…

  • Thad's Boutique Hostel

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Looking more like a cool dance club with its graphic artwork, neon lighting and cage walls, this self-proclaimed 'sociatel' is all about everything social…

  • W Singapore – Sentosa Cove

    Sentosa Island

    At one of Singapore's hottest slumber spots, rooms are playful, whimsical and spacious, with a choice of mood lighting, botanical motifs and good-size…

  • Capella Singapore

    Sentosa Island

    Capella is one of Singapore's A-list slumber numbers, a seductive melange of colonial and contemporary architecture, an elegant spa, restaurants, a bar…

  • Six Senses Duxton

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Making a dramatic departure from Six Senses’ usual beachside locations, Six Senses Duxton is the brand’s first foray into inner city jungle. Acclaimed…

  • Warehouse

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    If the location on the main road makes you think twice about booking this hotel, stop thinking and just book! Touted as one of the hottest openings in…

  • Lloyd's Inn

    Singapore

    A short stroll from Orchard Rd is where you'll find this spread-out, minimalist boutique hotel. Eight types of rooms each engage with nature in different…

  • Dream Lodge

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    This popular hostel is spick and span, with comfy beds in a pod formation and super-helpful staff. The location is quiet but hip (you'll find decent…

  • Goodwood Park Hotel

    Singapore

    Dating back to 1900, this wonderful heritage hotel with gracious service feels like an elegant, old-world retreat: the kind of place you just want to hang…

  • BEAT. Capsules

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    BEAT. Capsules is located right in the action, smack bang on the Singapore River. The sleek single and queen capsules offer underbed storage, folding…

  • Hotel Indigo

    Singapore

    If it's all in the detail, then this Peranakan-inspired hotel has nailed it. Taking inspiration from the traditional Singaporean neighbourhood that…

  • Parkroyal on Pickering

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Dramatic, cascading gardens, bird-cage cabanas right on the infinity pool, and a striking design evocative of terraced paddy fields: this outstanding…

  • Amoy

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Not many hotels are accessed through a historic Chinese temple, but the Amoy is no ordinary slumber pad. History inspires this contemporary belle, from…

  • St Regis

    Singapore

    One of the swankiest additions to Orchard Rd's five-star hotel scene, St Regis doesn't disappoint: from its striking facade to its classic, French…

  • Naumi

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Slinky Naumi comes with commissioned artwork, playful quotes and a rooftop infinity pool with skyline views. Standard rooms are relatively small but…

  • Hotel Fort Canning

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    What was once British military headquarters is now a luxury hideaway surrounded by Fort Canning Park. While we love the mineral-water-filled swimming…

  • Westin

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    With its lobby on level 32, it's not surprising that Singapore's Westin offers spectacular views. Peel your eyes away from the floor-to-ceiling windows to…

  • Ann Siang House

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Right in the thick of Singapore's entertainment district, this striking Persian blue 1920s heritage house is home to one of Singapore's hippest boutique…

  • Scarlet

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Dark, luscious Scarlet offers great service and svelte rooms just around the corner from drinking hot spots Ann Siang Rd and Club St. In opulent jewel…

  • Great Madras

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    An Instagrammer's heaven, this art deco hostel in the heart of Little India is pimped out in pastel colours, bright wallpapers and an amazing lobby level…

  • Pod

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Riding the new wave of capsule hotels, the Pod offers sleek accommodation steps from vibrant Kampong Glam. Dorms are modern and sleep 10 to 12 in single…

  • Amara Sanctuary

    Sentosa Island

    The five-star Amara Sanctuary looks like it was transported direct from the pages of a Wallpaper-magazine spread with its infinity pool, glass walls and…

  • Singapore Marriott

    Singapore

    A fabulously central location makes this a popular high-end choice. Rooms are stylish and well sized, with marble-topped writing desk, sofa and marble…

  • Shangri-La Hotel

    Singapore

    Announced by the most grand of lobbies, this vast, opulent hotel nestles in the leafy lanes surrounding the west end of Orchard Rd. Six hectares of…

  • Hotel Mono

    Chinatown & the CBD

    After all the sights, sounds and hustle of Chinatown, it may take a while for your senses to adjust to the calming interior of this monochromatic hotel –…

  • Swissôtel the Stamford

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Everyone raves about IM Pei's iconic Swissôtel. It boasts one of Singapore's hippest dining complexes (Equinox Complex), the views are sublime, and…

  • Bunc

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Just steps away from the bustle of Little India, Bunc is the coolest flashpacker hostel in town. A concrete floor, art installations and monochromatic…

  • Hotel Jen Orchardgateway

    Singapore

    Shopaholics will love this fresh, 502-room pad, right above Orchardgateway mall and connected to two other malls and Somerset MRT. Rooms are simple yet…

  • Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa

    Sentosa Island

    Singapore's only true beachfront resort is ideal for a short family break. Rooms are light, chic and tropical, in calming hues of cream and pistachio…

  • Rendezvous Hotel

    Singapore

    A good option near Orchard Road, the Rendezvous features dramatic sculptures in its svelte lobby, a nod to its ambition to become an 'art hotel'…

  • MET A Space Pod

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Calling all space cadets! If you've dreamed of sleeping aboard the Starship Enterprise, these space pods are probably as close as you'll get. All white,…

  • Betel Box

    Singapore

    Although somewhat cramped, Betel Box has its perks – among them, walking access to Joo Chiat's (Katong's) plethora of top local eating options and…

  • Quincy

    Singapore

    Smart, slimline Quincy offers svelte, Armani-chic rooms, with light-grey walls and high ceilings with fetching backlighting. TVs are flat, mattresses soft…

  • Carlton City

    Chinatown & the CBD

    A soaring, polished business hotel in booming Tanjong Pagar, Carlton City delivers smart, generic rooms in muted grey, cocoa and red. Although small,…

  • Holiday Inn Express Clarke Quay

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    This smart hotel delivers modern, earthy-hued rooms with high ceilings, massive floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable beds with both soft and firm…

  • Wangz

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Curvaceous, metallic Wangz is a winner. A quick walk from Tiong Bahru's heritage architecture and hip hang-outs, its 41 rooms are smart and modern,…

  • Venue Hotel

    Singapore

    Right in the heart of Joo Chiat (Katong), low-cost Venue makes a striking first impression with its dark, slinky, sculptural lobby. Rooms are small,…

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