54 Best Hotels in Singapore

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.

The grand main lobby in this large hotel is adorned with black-and-white Italian marble and a huge mural—87 Taoist Immortals, which is based on an 8th-century Chinese scroll—and guest rooms have Asian themes with modern amenities. Those on the upper floors command fabulous views; deluxe rooms have separate shower cubicles. The restaurants, which are frequented by locals, serve Cantonese cuisine (at Mandarin Court on the 35th floor) and award-winning chicken rice (at Chatterbox).

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.

In this warm and colorful Mediterranean hotel, the botanical-inspired rooms are spacious, and family rooms have extra single beds and a dining area. The handy location makes it a favorite with leisure travelers, as do the outdoor pool and laid-back lobby lounge. Tuck into Japanese, Chinese, and Western menus at the on-site restaurants.

The vast, 35-story atrium of this luxury hotel is filled with greenery and has an exterior elevator with impressive city views. Guest rooms on the upper levels have not only great vistas, but also great amenities, including butler service and complimentary breakfast and cocktails. The Duplex Suite has a private sauna and spa bath. Dining options include a rooftop Chinese restaurant and the Japanese and Italian dining rooms. The hotel is connected to the Suntec Centre via a covered walkway.

A good 10-minute walk from Orchard and Scotts roads, the Regent appeals to those who want a quiet space to unwind after a busy day of shopping. The second-floor cocktail lounge is a refuge within a refuge. Relaxed, comfortable rooms are decked out with Asian carpets and wood paneling. Rooms have big beds, writing desks, and marble bathrooms; some have balconies. The Summer Palace serves Cantonese cuisine prepared by Hong Kong chefs, and Basilico has classic Italian cuisine, including an outstanding antipasti buffet.

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.

The rooms in this vast, arc-shape building all have balconies; ask for a room facing the sea, or else your view will be of a grassy knoll. The Shangri-La is popular with both conventions and Singaporean families escaping to the beach for the weekend. Children love it for its pool with water slides, and adults can rock climb (on a wall), golf, or windsurf. The hotel has also added Nestopia, an open-air play space with 17 play sections including netted obstacles courses. There are four restaurants and two bars including a Chinese noodle spot, an Asian-Western mix at Casserole, a casual Italian beachfront eatery, and the family-friendly Silver Shell Cafe with a Baby Zone that has everything you need to feed a newborn. A free shuttle bus brings you to and from the nearby VivoCity shopping mall.

Just a quick walk from Orchard Road, this relaxed hotel is also within walking distance of the hawker stalls at Newton Circus. The pastel guest rooms are homey, with small sitting areas with a sofa and easy chairs, plus balconies in the fifth-floor Cabana Rooms. The best vantage point for the Sheraton's dramatic cascading waterfall (with rocks made of fiberglass) is from the Dining Room restaurant or the Lobby Bar, where a pianist plays in the afternoon and a live band performs in the evening. Other restaurants include Maetomo, for Japanese, and Li Bai for refined Cantonese.

This striking, 30-story, pagoda-inspired property anchors Singapore's "million-dollar corner"—the intersection of Orchard and Scotts roads. There's a 24-hour business center, in addition to a 24-hour fitness center, and nearby sports facilities for golf, tennis, squash, sailing, and kayaking. Rooms are Western style, with beige carpets, gray upholstery, and ample wood, as well as amenities for people with disabilities. The Crossroads Café is a popular people-watching spot.

The remote location of this resort makes it good for business seminars and those looking for a real escape. The best feature is its pool, which overlooks the Malacca Straits and is flanked by the romantic The Cliff restaurant, where you can dine alfresco. Deluxe rooms aren't very large (though their bathrooms are of a good size), but do have a leather-encased minibar and an Illy coffee machine. The Garden rooms have larger bedrooms and work areas with better-quality furniture such as handmade tortoiseshell desks, mosaic tables, and French banquette sofas. The four luxurious two-bedroom villas have their own pools.

The high rates at this luxury hotel on Tanglin Road come with high-quality service, including the brand's signature butler service, available 24 hours a day. Vibrant colors, Czech crystal, and art from the likes of Botero, Chagall, and Picasso accent the airy public spaces, creating a lavish look that manages to be formal but not stuffy. The rooms are also bright and plush, with thoughtfully arranged seating areas and spacious bathrooms with stand-alone tubs and flat-screen TVs. Request a room overlooking Tanglin Road for a view of a serene, green swatch of the city. The location is central, but quiet, on the edge of the Orchard Road hustle and bustle and just a few minutes walk from the nearest MRT.

Catering to business executives, this 70-story hotel, among the tallest in the world, is connected to the busy Raffles City office and retail tower, with dozens of restaurants, more than 100 shops, and convention facilities. All rooms have balconies and are suitable for most travelers with disabilities. The 29 Crest suites are extremely well appointed, sharing a private dining room and exercise room.

This budget hotel at the very center of Joo Chiat's main strip is surrounded by Vietnamese restaurants, offering very adequate rooms for the price tag. The furnishings are functional, and rooms are decorated with Peranakan tile-inspired motifs, but space is limited, and with no windows in some rooms, one won't feel inclined to do much here but sleep.

Though not new, this hotel just minutes from the heart of Little India offers rooms that are tastefully decorated with charming motifs that pay homage to the Chetti, a group of Peranakan Indians. Larger family-sized rooms and suites open out to a courtyard. To unwind, retire to the central courtyard or the whirlpool-tub area, which makes up for the lack of a swimming pool. The in-house eatery, Albert Cafe, serves traditional Asian and Western cuisine, although there are plenty of other places nearby to grab a bite.

It's only 10 minutes from the airport and near many attractions, including a beach, boat rides to other islands, cafés, pubs, shops, golf facilities, and a museum; free shuttle buses are available to the airport and downtown. Rooms are small, with minimalist furnishings and high ceilings to help fend off claustrophobia. Some rooms have bay windows.

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).

This well-run YMCA at the bottom of Orchard Road has a range of room types and suites (including family rooms), plus an impressive gym and a rooftop pool. Air-conditioned rooms have private bathrooms and all the expected amenities, including TVs, kettles, refrigerators, and toiletries. The location is great, just a short walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT—plus there's fast free Wi-Fi.

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.