54 Best Hotels in Singapore

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.

Sitting on a historic pier, the Fullerton Bay Hotel is built completely over water, with a glass facade that sets it apart from the historic buildings nearby. Rooms all have floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies, giving you spectacular views of the city skyline. On the rooftop there is a well-equipped gym, an 80-foot infinity pool, and a bar, all with fantastic views of Marina Bay.

Named after the Zhangzhou people, who came from China to settle in Singapore, this boutique hotel is a tribute to the area’s trading past and full of character. You’ll enter via Fuk Tak Chi Museum, formerly a temple and headquarters for the Hakka and Cantonese communities in the 1800s. The same historic aesthetic carries through the hotel, with intricate latticework and heritage designs across the 37 rooms.

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.

The stunning architecture at this hotel integrates environmental principles both inside and out, including lush sky gardens almost 1,000 feet above street level, floor-to-ceiling glass windows throughout to decrease the need for artificial lighting, use of recycled stone and glass in guest room baths, and rainwater used to water greenery in the lobby. Colorful cabanas shaped like birdcages are scattered around the infinity pool on the fifth floor, where you'll also find the dedicated wellness floor with a spa and gym. The Collection Club lounge, for club-level guests, has 360-degree views of the city. Although the suites as well as the rooms both run small, clever sliding doors and large hanging mirrors prevent them from feeling cramped.

This boutique hotel bills itself as a refuge where you can savor life to the fullest in style, and every element of your stay here reflects that sentiment. Rates include breakfast (served until 3 pm), all-day light refreshments, and complimentary cocktails during happy hour, perhaps to be enjoyed in the sheltered infinity pool overlooking the city. Although the Quincy is close to the Orchard shopping belt, there's just enough distance to offer an escape from the hustle and bustle. The modern design utilizes glowing colorful lights rather than artwork, and guest room walls incorporate stone, wood, and mirrors.

An extensive 2019 makeover added elegant new suites, restaurants, and bars to this 1887 Grande Dame, which was once the home of a British sea captain and is still Singapore's history-steeped showpiece—not only has its guest list included the likes of Rudyard Kipling, Somerset Maugham, Elizabeth Taylor, and Michael Jackson, but its chic plantation-themed Long Bar is the original purveyor of the Singapore Sling cocktail and the only place where you can litter legally (help yourself to peanuts from the gunny sack, then throw their shells onto the floor).

One of the most dramatic of the luxury hotels in Marina Bay has 32 floors of unobstructed harbor and city views; sculptures by Frank Stella; prints by David Hockney and Henry Moore; and large rooms with sofas as well as bathrooms where tubs have pillows and large octagonal windows. The Ritz-Carlton Club, on the 32nd floor, comes with personalized concierge service. In-house restaurants include the one-Michelin-star Summer Pavilion for Cantonese, and the popular Asian- and European-influenced Colony. The acclaimed Shiraishi Japanese restaurant is also within the building, though it's not managed by the hotel. There's live jazz in the lobby lounge every evening.

Often referred to as "Singapore's other botanical garden" (due to its 15 acres of tropical landscaped gardens), this oasis has been one of Singapore's top hotels for more than three decades. The hotel has three distinct wings that offer different experiences (and prices), from the butler-serviced Valley Wing to the balcony suites in the Garden Wing. The hotel has a huge variety of dining options, including Waterfall Ristorante Italiano for delicious Italian cuisine, and Shang Palace for refined Cantonese dining.

At this, another of the Starwood chain’s trendy W brand hotels, works by Andy Warhol and Damien Hirst are mixed in with unique art installations, and the glam-rock atmosphere starts in the lobby with an illuminated wall and fountain at WOOBAR, where a DJ often spins. Other bonuses include 24-hour access to both the gym and swimming pool, advanced in-room entertainment systems, and special mood-lighting options in all the rooms. There are nine room types, each offering different amenities—plunge pools, outdoor balconies, full bars and kitchens—so choose accordingly.

It’s all about the view at this world-famous hotel, with its three towers offering plenty of vantage points from which to enjoy Singapore’s cityscape. Inside, the rooms are pretty standard, with few of the design touches that have been lavished on the building’s exterior. The mega-structure is capped by a 3-acre (1.2-hectare) SkyPark, where there's a large infinity pool. Also on offer are a casino, theaters, and tons of shops and restaurants.

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.

Rooms at this airport hotel are clean, fresh, and basic, and include use of the swimming pool, sauna, and fitness center. Rates are for six-hour periods, and nonguests may also use the pool and shower facilities.

In a restored heritage building, this boutique property is much-loved for its architecture and style. Rooms are spacious, with rain showers, tea/coffee makers, and a minimalist design in cool tones and gold. While the in-house facilities are fairly limited, if you flash your key card, you’ll get discounts at a range of nearby bars, cafés, restaurants, and fitness centers.

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.

Moody lighting and traditional Chinese design define this modern 30-story hotel, which is located perfectly at the edge of the CBD, overlooking the intricate red-tiled shophouses of Telok Ayer. With a rooftop pool, gym, and Jacuzzi, as well as personal touches like a welcoming Chinese tea ritual, it appeals to both business travelers and tourists alike. Opt to stay in one of the Master Series rooms, which include such special privileges as customizable in-room snacks, all-day breakfast, and local precinct tours from your personal concierge.

Spaces throughout this swank business hotel—situated near Suntec City, three national museums, and the CBD—are brightened by original Asian-influenced artwork, and guest rooms have pillow menus, Conrad teddy bears, bath salts, and other little extras. The 24-hour business center has well-equipped meeting rooms. Oscar's restaurant is also open around the clock and is known for its popular buffet. Golden Peony serves very good Cantonese dim sum.

What may be the world's best airport hotel has many (soundproof) rooms that face the runway, as well as more tranquil terrace rooms that lead directly to the lushly landscaped pool. Day rates are also available. With the subway below the lobby, downtown Singapore is 30 minutes away.

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 hotel feels less like a family theme park than the five other hotels that make up Resorts World Sentosa. In the lobby there are aqua and sand color patterns running across all of the furniture and carpeting, along with a giant digital waterfall gushing down behind the bar. Although the hotel does its best to provide a tranquil escape from the family fun, it's best to request a room facing the rain forest, as the squealing children splashing in the water park outside can often be heard from rooms on the other side. Some rooms have direct access to a private lap pool for more privacy. Contemporary Chinese cuisine is served at the well-respected Forest restaurant, with stand-out dishes being whipped up by celebrity chef Sam Leong.

Rooms are spacious at this refined hotel with a design inspired by the nearby Singapore Botanic Gardens, including a natural color palette with Peranakan tiles and Asian art. The Jiang-Nan Chun restaurant serves impressive Cantonese dishes and has a stunning interior that blends art deco and art nouveau styles. Some of the tennis courts are air-conditioned, and there's a golf simulator and in-room exercise equipment. Parents can request a childproof guest room, along with a complimentary stroller or baby carrier; board and video games are available for older kids. The hotel is linked to Orchard Road via an elevated passageway to the Hilton.

Singapore's former General Post Office-turned-hotel has many historic details paying tribute to its past, making this an atmospheric setting to base yourself; plus, its central location means that you’ll be within walking distance of many of the top sights. The rooms facing Marina Bay offer views of the nightly laser-light show; the infinity pool overlooks preserved shophouses in Boat Quay. The restaurants here include Jade (serving Chinese), The Courtyard (international menu with traditional English afternoon tea), and the buffet restaurant Town.

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.

What began in 1900 as a club for German expatriates is now a landmark hotel that's hosted the likes of the Duke of Windsor, Noël Coward, and the great ballerina Anna Pavlova, who performed here. The Parklane Suites, each with a bedroom and a living-dining room, are a good choice for a spacious stay. The elegant poolside suites have French windows that open directly onto the Balinese-style pool. Service is extremely efficient down to the smallest detail, from the nightly bed turn down to the flashlight in the vanity drawer.

Large windows throughout this hotel give full focus to the Singapore River, and the rooms bring to mind those of a resort, with parquet floors and rattan furniture. Bathrooms have no tubs, only showers. Guests in the Executive Club rooms also have access to a bilevel lounge with personalized services, breakfast, and cocktails. There is a 24-hour business center with state-of-the-art offices and a boardroom, plus all rooms are wheelchair accessible.

The hotel's Grand Wing consists of one-, two-, and three-room apartments with extra bathrooms, study areas, and private mailboxes; the Grand Club executive floor, on Level 21, has breathtaking skyline views. The smallish standard rooms are painted in soft hues against dark carpeting, and the deluxe rooms in the Terrace Wing have glass enclosed alcoves with views. The gardens on the fourth- and fifth-floor terraces stand out for their cascading waterfalls and Asian landscaping. The hotel's restaurants are also dining destinations in their own right: head to Pete's Place for excellent pasta dishes, mezza9 for authentic Asian, or stop at Scotts Lounge for afternoon tea.

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.

Housed inside an azure Peranakan shophouse corner lot, this Japanese-themed budget hotel is in the very center of Joo Chiat. Spread over four stories, the rooms are bright, with warm wood floors and come equipped with perks like mini-fridges, high-speed Wi-Fi, and TVs. Late check-ins and check-outs are free (subject to availability), and booking directly on the hotel's website gets some discount. 

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.