The best Singapore hotels for your stint in the Garden city

Best for: iconic colonial luxury

Playing host to screen legends, royalty and literary greats in its almost century-and-a-half tenure, the world’s first Raffles destination Raffles Singapore is regal in design as well as lore. Take the hotel’s famed Long Bar being the 1915 birthplace of the Singapore Sling, for example. Strategically positioned near Orchard Road and Marina Bay districts, each room is referred to as a suite with personal staff attending to each. Suites feature original 14-foot ceilings, antiques, and teakwood floors, all serviced by personal butlers. The hotel is only a five-minute walk from City Hall MRT Station and Raffles City Shopping Centre, with the Singapore Flyer just a seven-minute drive away.

Address: 1 Beach Rd, Singapore 189673

Best for: award-winning resort privacy for couples

Capella Singapore, a haven of seaside luxury nestled within the lush rainforest of Sentosa Island, is centred around two historic 19th-century bungalows. The 113 rooms, suites, and villas are nestled in 30 acres of tranquil landscaped grounds. This resort from the global brand offers a blissful escape with its three glistening pools, two gourmet restaurants – Fiamma and Cassia – a world-class wellness spa and South China Sea vistas.

Address: 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098297

Best for: iconic infinity pool, celebrity-chef dining and world-class entertainment

You’d be amiss not to mention Marina Bay Sands when talking luxury accommodation in the Lion City. The iconic hotel encompasses 2,560 luxury rooms and suites across 18 room categories, designed by world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie. Standing at a titanic 55 storeys across three separate towers along Marina Bay, this grandly scaled and decorated hotel does not skimp on extravagance in design – read: the 23-storey-high atrium and the infinity pool on the 57th floor that is 150 metres long. You’ll be directly across from The Shoppes (Southeast Asia’s largest selection of luxury fashion, watch and jewellery brands) and within easy walking distance of Gardens by the Bay.

Address: 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956

Best for: waterfront design

This sleek, modern waterfront jewel pays tribute to a bygone era, despite its revered elegants attracting a younger clientele to The Fullerton, which is just five-minutes away and connected by a five-minute underground walkway. The spacious rooms at The Hotel Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore feature classy rosewood and chrome textures and floor-to-ceiling windows, with a variety of exclusive packages to choose from. Feast on Singaporean signatures and modern French cuisine at one of the hotels restaurants for a dining experience like no other.

Address: 80 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049326

Best for: Singapore’s first all-villa private pool resort

Opened in March last year, Raffles Sentosa is located on Singapore’s leisure island, Sentosa, and is made for wellness and relaxation. As Singapore’s first all-villa resort, the stay is cocooned within breeze-cooled tropical rainforest, and features 62 sophisticated, sensorial pool villas that meander down a hillside beside the South China Sea. Each villa offers indoor-outdoor interiors, as well as in-villa dining with a bespoke menu and butler service. Holistic wellbeing is also offered at every turn, including Raffles Spa with wellbeing experiences guided by expert practitioners.

Address: 4 Bukit Manis Rd, Sentosa, Singapore 099947

Best for: Marina Bay views, luxury spa experiences and fine dining in the city centre

The reimagined Mandarin Oriental, Singapore is a sanctuary of luxury and sophistication overlooking the iconic Marina Bay, featuring world-class facilities including a holistic day spa, seven top-tier dining venues, and sparkling rooftop swimming pool. Mandarin Singapore is directly linked to Marina Square Shopping Centre and 20-minutes from the airport.

Address: 5 Raffles Ave., Singapore 039797

Best for: Orchard Road’s trendiest new hotel

A collaboration between Studio 54 creator Ian Schrager and Marriot, The Singapore Edition is the new vibey addition to Orchard Road’s luxury hotels. Featuring 204 accommodations, a 43-metre rooftop pool, four restaurants and bars – including Australian chef Josh Niland’s Fysh restaurant and signature cocktail bar the Punch Room – The Singapore Edition is complete with moody lighting, rich textures and modern luxury.

Address: 38 Cuscaden Rd, Singapore 249731

Best for: residential-style stay and refined service

Featuring 299 individually decorated guestrooms boasting crystal chandeliers and original art, The St. Regis Singapore knows a thing or two about considered curation. Home to one of Asia’s finest private art collections, the St. Regis Spa, Astor Bar and Grill and Yan Ting, this hotel a stone’s throw from Orchard Road is one for the epicurean. This location is perfectly placed between the UNESCO-listed Singapore Botanic Gardens and the top end of Orchard Road’s luxury shopping strip.

Address: 29 Tanglin Rd, Singapore 247911

Best for: families, Orchard Road shopping and wellness facilities

Located in the heart of Orchard Road, Singapore’s iconic shopping and entertainment district, this wellness haven boasts luxury and convenience with 699 refreshed guestrooms and suites, five unique dining concepts (including refined Italian cuisine helmed by a Michelin-starred chef) and two bars.

Address: 10 Scotts Rd, Singapore 228211

Best for: Boutique heritage design and dining

Once a tropical garden mansion Villa Marie, heritage landmark hotel Artyzen Singapore is inspired by the country’s culture, flavours and art. In a prime location nearby to the embassies, Orchard Road and UNESCO-listed Botanic Gardens, the hotel rooms and suites feature lofty interiors with floor-to-ceiling windows, private balconies and terraces. After your day of business or pleasure, experience the degustation-only menu at Quenino by hatted Melbourne chef Victor Liong.

Address: 9 Cuscaden Rd, Singapore 249719

Best for: Heritage grandeur and colonial architecture

A converted 1928 neoclassical post office that was once also the prestigious Singapore Club, the 400-room Fullerton Hotel is connected by a passageway to the Fullerton Bay Hotel. Set on Marina Bay against the marvelled Singapore skyline, waterfront fine dining, entertainment and boutique shopping abound at the Fullerton Hotel Singapore complex. Rooms offer views of the Singapore River or Marina Bay, appointed with luxurious heritage-style furnishings. You’ll be just steps from Boat Quay, within walking distance of Merlion Park, Clarke Quay, and the City Hall area.

Address: 1 Fullerton Sq, Singapore 049178

Best for: central CBD location

The first QT hotel in Southeast Asia, QT Singapore opened its doors to guests in September 2024 and it’s already making waves with its signature pool tiling and neoclassic bar and grill Cygnet by Sean Connolly. Located within a restored heritage building in the city’s centre, Orchard Road’s shopping and Chinatown’s late-night food offerings are but a stroll away.

Address: 35 Robinson Rd, Singapore 068876

Best for: art-inspired interiors and Duxton Hill dining

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Duxton Hill lies contemporary luxury hotel Mondrian Singapore Duxton. Blending historic charm with designer interiors reminiscent of an art gallery, the five-star stay offers a thoughtful base for exploring Singapore’s nightlife and cultural spots.

Address: 16A Duxton Hl, 16A, Singapore 089970