17 Best Hotels in Singapore

In an effort to pay tribute to the Peranakan-style townhouses used to form this boutique hotel, its designers left details like the original timber flooring and French-style windows intact. The 79 rooms are split into three categories: the least expensive don’t have windows, but use high ceilings to try to make them feel like urban lofts. There's also a beautiful rooftop infinity pool with views across the city, and proven sustainability efforts to eliminate single-plastics.

This 18-story hotel—part of a vibrant entertainment and shopping complex in the business district's south end and convenient to the MRT station, the commercial and port facilities, and Chinatown's shops and restaurants—is soothing, thanks to a minimalist lobby, a Balinese-style pool, and guest rooms decorated in earth tones and timber.

Raffles City, Chijmes, the arts and cultural district, the convention and business areas, and major public transportation are all near this understated, contemporary hotel, where the marble lobby is dotted with modern artwork, and the lounges are perfect spots for sipping afternoon tea. The nicest and newest rooms are in the Premier Wing, which is also home to the hotel's Club Lounge.

This hotel is in a residential area surrounded by greenery behind Orchard Road's main shopping district and has superior and deluxe rooms done in an English country style, complete with Tudor furnishings. The wood-fired pizzas at Modesto, which serves as both the place for breakfast and as a classic Italian restaurant (albeit not as good as other Italian restaurants on Orchard Road), can be enjoyed with views of the landscaped waterfall garden.

This modern curvilinear building stands out amid the surrounding shophouses on the edge of Chinatown. The beige lobby is a bit dated, but the rooms themselves are comfortable, making it popular with tour groups and businessmen. Spend time relaxing by the pool, or sipping a coffee in the on-site Tiffany Café & Restaurant.

At this Hilton, you can expect all the modern in-room amenities characteristic of more luxurious properties, as well as some of the country's most upscale boutiques in the on-site shopping arcade. The rooms are spacious, and those on the street side have city views, but rooms at the back are blocked by Four Seasons next door. The Executive Club floors have 72 rooms and suites with Jacuzzis, and a clubroom, which serves food and cocktails. The hotel's eateries include il Cielo and Iggy's, which serves European dishes with a modern Asian twist.

Connected to the Tanglin Mall, this hotel has all the essentials—including a lovely outdoor pool surrounded by leafy greenery. Rooms are comfortable, with plenty of light from their bay windows. Room service is available 24 hours, and scores of restaurants and a supermarket are just steps away. An hourly shuttle to Orchard Road and the MRT station is available, too. For seafood and local dishes by the pool, check out Ah Hoi's Kitchen.

Designed in bold turquoise and green hues, this colorful boutique hotel is in a heritage townhouse from the 1920s, right in the heart of Chinatown. With a shared kitchen and living room area, it has a communal vibe that makes it good spot for meeting new people. You’ll find a range of bars and restaurants on the doorstep, as well as two nearby MRT stations that make it easy to explore the rest of the island.

The dull exterior makes the modern and stylish interior of this business hotel a bit of a surprise, and, though it's near the business district, it's removed from all the hurly-burly. Rooms are small, neat, and contemporary, with separate showers and bathtubs. The suites rival those of five-star hotels—the living areas have large flat-screen TVs, and the bedrooms have a TV, DVD player, and Bose stereo. There's live jazz in the J Bar, the Buffet has a selection of hot pots available each night, and Café 2000 serves Asian and Western dishes.

A 10-minute walk from Orchard Road, this YMCA has colorfully decorated rooms with all the essentials: air-conditioning, private bathrooms, in-room hot drinks stations, and free Wi-Fi. There are even a few suites featuring compact kitchenettes. The budget restaurant serves wholesome English breakfasts as well as Chinese, Malay, Nonya, and Western meals.

Being close to Orchard Road, several embassies, and the Botanic Gardens has no doubt contributed to this hotel's popularity. Rooms in the Orchard Wing are larger and more expensive than standard rooms. Premier and Harvesters' Club rooms on the top floors have separate check-in and complimentary breakfast and evening cocktails. The formal Hua Ting restaurant offers Cantonese and Shanghainese fare, while the Orchard Cafe serves a variety of lighter dishes. Kids will feel at home with the "Ask Alfred" service, which—for an extra fee—includes things like ice cream, candy, special soaps and other amenities.

Doubling as an international conference center, this hotel has bargain, upper-floor guest rooms, which, though basic, are large, comfortable, and light filled. There are also two floors of serviced apartments for long-term guests. The building is in a residential neighborhood, up a hill beyond the Shangri-La hotel, a 10-minute walk from the Orchard and Scotts roads intersection. The rooms all have coffeemakers, and breakfast is included. Because the hotel is such a good value, make reservations well in advance.

With its mix of colonial and modern architecture, this hotel retains its 1930s-era charm; the rooms are styled with warm, bright colors, and the retro bathroom tiles reflect shades of days gone by. The lobby and courtyard are peaceful places with plenty of sunlight. You can wine and dine at the Straits Café, which has an Asian buffet. High tea is served on Saturday, and the Sunday brunch is popular.

The lobby here makes a bold statement, with Italian marble floors, two grand staircases, Burmese teak paneling, stained-glass skylights, and tapestries. Rooms, done in soft colors, come with super comfy beds and environmentally-friendly shower and bath amenities. The buffet at Carousel is one of the city's most renowned, with impressive seafood and rotisserie options alongside fare from Asia, the Mediterranean, and more. 

Singapore's first luxury boutique hotel opened in 2004 in one of the oldest conservation buildings on the island, a row of restored shophouses dating back to 1868, offering both historical charm and modern-day luxury, with a highly eclectic design. It has a good range of facilities, including a gym, Jacuzzi pool, and rooftop bar, while its cool location near Ann Siang Hill means you have great bars, cafés, and restaurants right on the doorstep.

Located minutes away from the Downtown MRT line, this newly refurbished hotel, housed in a 1920s art deco building, has some rooms equipped with kitchenettes. Regardless of size, all come with the expected creature comforts: Simmons beds, work spaces, and smart TV. There's an in-house Mama Shop stocked with craft beer, gluten-free treats, and cold brew; Kotuwa, the hotel's restaurant, is a Sri Lankan-inspired eatery by noted chef Rishi Naleendra. The hotel also has a plunge pool (read: you won't be able to do laps).

Despite its closeness to busy Orchard Road, this classic European hotel is usually quiet and placid. The Tower Block only has extra-large rooms, with a poolside wing that has split-level cabanas and rooms surrounding a garden. There's a pleasant outdoor pool, plus a well-equipped fitness center. For dining, the White Rose Café serves good Asian and Western fare.