The Best Hotels in Singapore for Every Type of Traveller
Whether you're in search of a great family resort, a tranquil luxury retreat or a property brimming with authentic local charm, the Lion City has a stay to meet your needs. Here's our pick of the best hotels in Singapore.
Best for quiet luxury: The Singapore EDITION
1/19The haven that is The Singapore EDITION, the newest outpost from the lifestyle hotel brand, is perfumed with the property’s signature scent, a beguiling mix of black tea and bergamot. Beyond the olfactory signals that you’re about to embark on a journey of relaxed indulgence, there are others, including curved Venetian plaster walls, a neck-craning rooftop pool conceived by architect Moshe Safdie and a lavish indoor jungle of 300 plants primed for lounging in before dinner at Josh Niland’s first international eatery, Fysh.
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Best for sightseeing: Mandarin Oriental
2/19Mere steps from the Marina Bay Esplanade, the 527-room Mandarin Oriental looms large over one of Singapore’s prime tourist areas. Here, you’re strolling distance to the Singapore Flyer, National Gallery, Gardens by the Bay and the old colonial centre. Alternatively, there's plenty to keep you occupied on site, including a spa, fitness centre, eight bars and restaurants and a stunning 25-metre swimming pool on the 5th floor with outstanding views of the city skyline.
Best downtown location: Conrad Centennial Singapore
3/19Walking distance from many of the Lion City’s most popular landmarks, including the Esplanade, Merlion Park and the Singapore Flyer, as well as cultural attractions such as the National Gallery Singapore and the ArtScience Museum, the Conrad Centennial is a stay in the centre of the action. After dark, the popular night-life precinct of Club Street is just a 10-minute taxi ride away, across the Singapore River. Alternatively, why not stay closer to home and paint the town red at Clarke Quay before enjoying a nightcap at the Conrad’s stylish Lobby Lounge.
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Best for old-world opulence: Raffles Singapore
4/19One of the world’s most iconic hotels, Raffles’ multi-million dollar refurb completed in 2019 takes luxury to a whole new level. Think: 115 sumptuous suites, a luxe spa and shopping arcade, restaurants by Alain Ducasse and Jereme Leung plus the revamped Long Bar, home of the legendary Singapore Sling.
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Best swimming pool: Marina Bay Sands
5/19Fancy staying in one of Singapore's most Instagrammed landmarks? Head straight to Marina Bay Sands. The sprawling hotel’s guests-only rooftop infinity pool (the world’s longest) provides plenty of photo ops, but there’s also a high-end mall, casino and almost 50 eateries to choose from, including Spago Dining Room by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck.
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Best for families: Shangri-La Singapore
6/19The kid-friendly facilities at the Shangri-La read like a wish list: themed suites (choose between castles, underwater and more), a 1300-square-metre waterpark and an enormous play space complete with a music studio and planetarium. Grown-ups will love the babysitting service and Family Pantry stocked with high chairs, strollers and car seats that allow you to travel light.
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Best people-watching: The Fullerton Bay Hotel
7/19Centrally located in Singapore’s Collyer Quay arts district, The Fullerton Bay Hotel is a hotspot for glamorous locals and visitors alike. Book in a dim sum brunch at the airy Clifford Pier off the marbled lobby or stop by Lantern, the hotel’s boho rooftop bar that serves up killer cocktails and spectacular views of the city skyline.
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Best for design aficionados: The Warehouse Hotel
8/19Set on the south bank of the Singapore River, The Warehouse Hotel’s industrial interiors were inspired by Fritz Lang’s Metropolis, all iron beams, exposed brick walls and pulleys hanging from the ceiling. But the 37 rooms are far from cold: chic leather furniture, earthy wooden fixtures and locally-made ceramics can be found throughout. Don’t miss a dip in the glass-walled infinity pool.
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Best for foodies: Andaz Singapore
9/19At the crossroads of the Kampong Glam, Bras Basah Bugis and Little India districts, Andaz is in an ideal spot to explore Singapore's diverse – and delicious – food scene. There are four restaurants on-site, serving everything from upscale Cantonese and Asian-inspired high tea to pizza paired with beers brewed exclusively for the hotel.
Best for eco-travellers: Pan Pacific Orchard Singapore
10/19One of the latest additions to Singapore’s collection of green stays is not only one of the city’s most striking structures but also one of its more eco-minded. The 347-room hotel is divided into a quartet of nature-inspired zones – Forest, Garden, Cloud and Beach – each with its own open-air atrium filled with lush plants and a massive vertical garden wrapped around the building’s signature columns. As well as being literally green, the building is also certified by Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority with a Green Mark Platinum design rating (the highest award). The property is equipped with solar panels, rainwater harvesting and a bio-digester system that turns food waste into cleaning water
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Best beachside escape: Capella Singapore
11/19Nestled within 30 acres of lush rainforest, Capella on Sentosa Island is connected to the mainland via bridge and cable car and is a world away from the bustling CBD. Make your way down to the turquoise waters of Palawan Beach, lounge by the adults-only pool (there’s one for families and a lap pool, too) or simply stroll the immaculately maintained lawns.
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Best for hitting the shops: Hilton Singapore Orchard
12/19Smack bang in the middle of Singapore’s premier shopping district, the Hilton’s sophisticated rooms and top-notch eateries make it the ideal spot to recharge after a long day of retail therapy. Don’t miss ION Orchard, a dazzling mall where you’ll find international designers such as Valentino and Bottega Veneta.
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Best CBD stay: Naumi
13/19Naumi, pronounced “know me”, in the city centre is packed with eye-catching contemporary art, designer furniture and cool touches like hyper-local minibar snacks. The boutique hotel boasts 73 rooms (some simply styled, others with bright accents), a Venetian restaurant and a tenth-floor pool-meets-lounge spot.
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Best in-house bar: The Vagabond Club
14/19Housed in a gloriously OTT Art Deco building, the 41-room Vagabond Club in the Little India neighbourhood pays homage to Parisian salons of the 1920s. Bedecked in red velvet, the bar hosts themed party nights, guest DJs, jazz, poetry readings and intimate theatre sessions. Whisky connoisseurs will appreciate the selection – there are over 1000 to try.
Best for wellness: COMO Metropolitan Singapore
15/19Wellness is pivotal to Orchard Road’s COMO Metropolitan Singapore – the entirety of the hotel’s fourth floor is dedicated to it, in multiple iterations. Whichever version of self-care you choose – be it a Pilates or yoga session, Thai massage, oxygen therapy, an infrared sauna or ice bath – you’re bound to leave the bustle of Singapore feeling restored and renewed.
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Best heritage hideaway: Duxton Reserve
16/19The postcard-perfect row of 19th-century shophouses only hints at what’s inside Duxton Reserve: a 49-room hotel outfitted with rattan furniture, black lacquered surfaces and calligraphy wallpaper envisioned by Bond girl-turned-interior designer Anouska Hempel. The Tanjong Pagar location means your dining options are vast – head to Koreatown, hawker centres or stay in for sustainably-sourced Chinese at Yellow Pot.
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Best spa session: The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
17/19Of course, the rooms at The Ritz-Carlton are plush, the lobby palatial, the service impeccable. But the spa takes things up a notch, with 10 treatment rooms, a nail salon and signature experiences that include a live cello performance. As one of La Mer’s first partner spas in the Asia Pacific, a 90-minute facial is a must during your stay.
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Best for business: Sofitel Singapore City Centre
18/19Sofitel City Centre has everything a discerning business traveller could ask for: smart, spacious rooms outfitted with all the mod cons (speedy wi-fi, sturdy desk, Bose tech), a well-equipped gym and handy location in the CBD, right above the Tanjong Pagar train station. Plus there’s 24-hour room service to fuel all-hours sessions.
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