Sep 6, 2024
Singapore has certainly upped its hotel game in recent years, so while you’ll need to spend at least one night here before your 7 am pick up to Bawah Reserve, it’s worth tagging on a few extra days before or after your trip to check out all the cool hotels, exciting sights and sounds of this little red dot if you can.
Whether you choose just to use Singapore as a stopover or are spending a few days in town, here is our shortlist of the best hotels in Singapore to suit every traveller.
Raffles Singapore: Legendary Landmark
Raffles is finally open after an extensive restoration, breathing new life into the iconic hotel. They have managed to retain what was so special about Raffles – the ambiance, the service, the charm, and the heritage of the hotel. Experience legendary service with enhanced comfort and splendour for the discerning traveller, and enjoy beautiful architecture for that unique feeling of being somewhere very special in the heart of the business and civic district. And don't forget that visiting the infamous Long Bar for a Singapore Sling is essential!
Capella Singapore: Luxe Island Hideaway
Capella Singapore is on Sentosa Island – a small residential island linked to Singapore by a bridge. The superbly grand Capella is set back from the beach on acres of lawn carefully landscaped to give the impression of being in the jungle. Relax at the hotel’s outdoor pool where peacocks roam (there are three levels of pools - one for adults only, and the other two for children, thus making the property equally suitable for honeymooners and families alike).
Play a game of tennis, or read a magazine in the library while you savour complimentary tea and snacks, followed by a massage at the renowned Auriga spa. Service is commendable and breakfast is in a category of its own with a delicious curated spread of treats. If you are in Singapore for more than a day, Capella offers the perfect buffer between the paradise of Bawah and going “back home”. As for Sentosa, there are beaches with casual cafes and free water play parks for the kids, a golf course, S.E.A Aquarium, bungy jumping and indoor sky diving, as well as Universal Studios Singapore to keep you busy. Further afield explore the rest of Singapore which is only a twenty-minute drive away.
Capella Singapore
1 The Knolls Sentosa Island
Sentosa Island
Singapore 098297
Tel: (+65) 6377 8888
InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay: Contemporary Sleek
The contemporary sleek InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay is located on the river at Robertson Quay. There are multiple upmarket restaurant at this hotel from Wolfgang’s, a New York premium steak house, to minimalist Japanese ISHI, and Publico an Italian restaurant that has a fantastic buzz in the evenings. Facilities here include a fitness centre, swimming pool, and a chic 24-hour Club InterContinental Lounge. Some of the rooms take in the riverfront views with floor-to-ceiling glass windows and sport Bose soundbars, Nespresso machines, and Wi-Fi throughout. After breakfast, saunter along the riverfront towards Clarke Quay – there are cafes along the way where you can sit alfresco and have a drink. Or hop on a public river taxi (5 pm - 7 pm and 8 am-10 am weekdays only, ticketed) and take a scenic ride all the way to Marina Bay Sands. At night there are countless restaurants to choose from, from chill crab dishes at Red House Seafood to Mexican at Super Loco – all with a waterfront view and within a two-minute walk of your bed.
InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay
1 Nanson Road,
Robertson Quay, 238909 Singapore
Tel: (+65) 6826 5000
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The Warehouse Hotel: Smoky Sexy
A relatively newcomer to the Singapore hotel scene - but definitely one to check out. The Warehouse Hotel was built in 1895 along the Singapore River as part of the Straits of Malacca trade route. At that time, the area was a hotbed of secret societies, underground activity, and liquor distilleries. Today, while much of that history has disappeared, The Warehouse Hotel has been meticulously restored as a modern 37-room boutique hotel, focusing on heritage and local culture. Open as of January 2017, it delivers thoughtful hospitality with historically-detailed rooms, classic local dishes, and craft cocktails in the vibrant neighbourhood of Robertson Quay.
The Warehouse Hotel: Smoky Sexy
320 Havelock Road, Robertson Quay,
Singapore, 169628
Tel: (+65) 6828 0000
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Park Royal Collection : Eco- Hotel-in-a Garden
Those with an interest in eco-friendly destinations can look to Park Royal Pickering for their Singapore stay. Although it is set bang in the central business district, Park Royal Pickering stands out with its green foliage cascading from every corner. Their sky gardens are landscaped with tropical plants and frangipani while palm trees flourish at every fourth level. Eco-friendly features abound here, from solar-powered systems to rain harvesting in order to save water. Being green at Park Royal Pickering doesn’t mean taking the luxe out of your stay though. There’s a state-of-the-art fitness centre, the award-winning St. Gregory spa, and an outdoor infinity pool complete with Instagrammable birdcage-inspired cabanas that afford spectacular views through the green foliage of Singapore’s stunning skyline.
PARKROYAL on Pickering
3 Upper Pickering Street,
Singapore 058289
Tel: (+65) 6809 8888
Toll-Free: 1800 2557 795
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The Fullerton Hotel: Iconic Grandeur
Located in a grand 1928 neoclassical landmark (which once housed Singapore’s General Post Office), The Fullerton Hotel is a 400-room hotel located on the Singapore River. This central location gives you the perfect launch pad to explore central Singapore, with Raffles Place, Boat Quay, the Merlion, and Marina Bay all within walking distance. Rooms are smartly decorated (ask for a room with a river view), and have spacious marble bathrooms with all the mod cons you would expect from a five-star property (blue tooth speakers, flat screens, and Nespresso machines). There are three restaurants in the hotel – a good breakfast is served in Town restaurant where you can sit alfresco for lovely river views. Don’t miss a drink at sunset at the Lighthouse rooftop bar which provides great views over Marina Bay.
The Fullerton Hotel
1 Fullerton Square,
Singapore, 049178
Tel: (+65) 6733 8388
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The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore: Glitz and Glamour
The Fullerton Bay Hotel is an impressive luxury hotel with excellent commanding views of the Marina Bay waterfront. It is located at Collyer Quay, a coveted spot for those looking to sightsee (with the Merlion, ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands, and Gardens by the Bay all nearby). Service is paramount and decor is stunning throughout the 100-room hotel. Ask for a bay room for the best waterfront views and the prime position to watch the nightly light show at 8 pm at Marina Bay Sands. The Fullerton Bay goes the extra mile with complimentary cultural tours, free Wi-Fi throughout, and the use of a free internet-enabled mobile phone during your stay. A definite must-do during your stay is drinks at the hotel’s rooftop Lantern Bar. Embellished with a stunning 25-metre pool and two jacuzzis, this lower level rooftop bar is the jewel in the Fullerton Bay Hotel’s crown, offering a different yet equally impressive angle to the sky-high views from other notable rooftop bars.
The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore
80 Collyer Quay, Marina Bay,
049326 Singapore
Tel: (+65) 6333 8388,
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Mondrian Singapore: Cool City Vibes
The Mondrian Singapore - Opened in June 2023. Bringing the allure of the Hollywood Strip to Singapore’s Duxton Hill, Mondrian introduces its distinctive mix of art, glamour, and culinary sophistication to this trendy district. Highlights include Southeast Asia's first permanent KAWS installation and a stunning rooftop pool, setting a vibrant and provocative scene in one of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods.
Other recent newcomers to the Singapore hotel scene that are worth mentioning:
Freshly revamped: Mandarin Oriental Singapore
and for the first half of 2025 Banyan Tree will open at Singapore Zoo
Please do contact us on reservations@bawahreserve.com for any advice or help with regards to booking your Singapore hotel.
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