Top 15 best hotels in Singapore
Singapore is a country with many faces, and the best hotels in this city reflect this fact. Are you in need of a true tropical vacation? Try the Capella Sentosa or the evergreen orange grove of Shangri-La. If you want a convenient mix of restaurants, shopping and fantastic views, stay at Marina Bay Sands. Design doyens looking for a chic urban vacation with fine dining and nightlife at their doorstep may be interested in the Mondrian Hotel.
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Those here on business can choose from a variety of hotels near the central business district, such as the Parkroyal Pickering or Fairmont. Dedicated shoppers will want to be in the thick of things on Orchard Road, somewhere like the Hilton Hotel. Fans of classic refined luxury, meanwhile, will stop at the St. Regis or Four Seasons (also known as the St. Regis). Regis or Four Seasons (also located on the edge of the Orchard shopping district) and the recently renovated Mandarin Oriental, with its stunning views of Marina Bay and the cityscape.
Whatever your requirements and priorities, here are some of the best hotels in Singapore that guarantee an unforgettable vacation.
1 /15 Andaz Singapore Hotel
This luxury high-rise hotel, with interiors by Hong Kong's doyen of hotel design, Andre Fu, offers magnificent skyline views and a prime location in the up-and-coming Midtown district, next to the once infamous Bugis Street (now fully landscaped).
Attractions include a landscaped rooftop pool and mixology bar Mr. Stork, gym, energy-saving resources, stunning views, distinctive grounds.
Best food to try: Peking duck at Cantonese; chicken, rice, arancini with sweet chili peppers, and Simha pura cocktail with Tanglin Black Powder gin from Singapore at Mr. Stork. Stork.
Nearby tourist spots include Atlas Bar (Singapore's most exciting cocktail bar, right across the street), Kampong Glam, National Gallery of Singapore, Little India (dine at Muthu's Curry, a Raycors Road institution since 1969; head to Kotuwa for upscale vegetarian fare).
2 /15 Capella Singapore.
Capella Sentosa is perched above the beach on 30 acres of verdant gardens and rainforest. Guests adore its chic mix of historic colonial buildings and modernist constructions by architect Sir Norman Foster, the exquisite interiors by Andre Fu, three gorgeous pools cascading down the hillside, and a flock of peacocks patrolling the grounds. Food is another key attraction: the Fiamma restaurant, led by chef Mauro Colagre, serves some of Singapore's finest Italian dishes.
Attractions: sea views, lush rainforest, easy beach access, superb cuisine, award-winning design, a sense of history with all the modern conveniences.
What's a must-try: On the cultural side, the hotel offers art tours of Singapore. For those seeking sybaritic pleasures, try the day clubs at the nearby Tanjong Beach Club or FOC. Healthier thrill seekers, head to Universal Studios for an outing.
Best food to try: order all the appetizers at Fiamma, especially the crudo di gambero rosso. And don't miss the wood-fired pizza, one of the best in Singapore. Outside the hotel, take a trip to Panamericana at Sentosa Golf Club for stunning views and mouth-watering Latin American cuisine, or visit the new upmarket Japanese restaurant Imamura, housed in a historic colonial-era chapel.
Nearby tourist spots include Universal Studios, Siloso Beach Floating Bridge, Hydrodash, Fort Siloso, yacht charter from ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove.
3 /15 Fairmont Singapore
Fairmont Singapore is ideally located for access to both the financial hub of the central business district and the culinary delights of the Tanjong Pagar area, which the Michelin Guide calls “Singapore's most delicious neighborhood” (it is the part of the city with the highest concentration of Michelin stars). recommended restaurants).
The Fairmont Singapore is also just a short walk from attractions such as the Raffles Hotel, Clarke Quay, Parliament and the National Museum. It is great for visitors coming here for business, pleasure or a combination of both. The hotel prides itself on excellent service and is committed to the highest standards of sustainability (ask to see their fish farm on site).
Attractions: spa, pool, fitness center, tennis court, incredible views, grocery and wine store, 450 square meter rooftop farm providing 30 percent of the hotel's fruits, vegetables and seafood!
Best food to try: Omakase sashimi at Mikuni; afternoon tea and original cocktails at Anti: dote bar; Delicious tasting with a stunning view at the Michelin-starred Jaan restaurant by Kirk Westaway at the neighboring Swissôtel the Stamford partner hotel.
Nearby tourist spots include St. Andrew's Cathedral, Mint Toy Museum, Esplanade Park, War Memorial Park, The Long Bar at the Raffles Hotel (or Writers Bar for a more refined experience and less likely to have to queue).
4 /15 Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Recent design updates and the opening of the new Nobu restaurant here have helped the Four Seasons maintain its reputation as one of Singapore's most luxurious hotels.
Attractions: rooftop pool, personal shopping service, fitness center, tennis court, pets allowed, Orchard Road location, experienced staff.
Best food to try: rock shrimp tempura with creamy hot sauce at Nobu; Variety cocktail at One-Ninety led by Sophia Kang and Gabriel Carlos (both Manhattan Bar alumni, currently ranked #33 on the World's 50 Best Bars list and #21 on Asia's 50 Best Bars list).
Nearby tourist spots include Orchard Road shopping centers, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Dempsey Road boutiques (e.g. Dover Street Market) and restaurants.
5 /15 Hilton Orchard.
Recently relocated to Orchard Road, the Hilton is now located right in the center of Singapore's most famous shopping street. From here, it's just a couple of minutes' walk to a host of luxury and fashion boutiques located in top shopping malls including Ion, Paragon, Ngee Ann City and downstairs of the hotel, Mandarin Gallery. Outstanding amenities and child-friendly services make this hotel an attractive choice for the traveling family looking for serious retail treatment.
Attractions: Billecart champagne brunch, outdoor pool, fun kids' activities (we recommend the cooking classes at Mozza, a renowned Italian restaurant).
Best food to try: Chatterbox has sumptuous laksa and rice and chicken, and Mozza has great pizza. Across the street at Paragon Shopping Center, try Michelin-starred dim sum at Crystal Jade Golden Palace or succulent Peking duck at Imperial Treasure.
Nearby tourist spots include Orchard Road malls, Newton Circus Shopping Center, Peranakan Museum, Fort Canning Park, National Museum, and the historic Chijmes complex (once a convent, now filled with bars, cafes, and eateries, including the esteemed Lei Garden Chinese restaurant, plus the charming church from Crazy Rich Asians).
6 /15 InterContinental Singapore
The InterContinental's facade and Heritage wing, formed from century-old stores and a modern high-rise, skillfully blends tradition and modernity, while its contemporary rooms combine classic Peranakan motifs. Located in the lively Bugis neighborhood near many of the best bars and restaurants, the hotel also offers many outstanding restaurants and bars, from fine Italian food and wine to exquisite Chinese dishes.
Attractions: Pets allowed, outdoor pool, fitness center, yoga room, business center, central location, specialty restaurants and bars.
Best food to try: Nduja Pinsa by LUCE by Davide Giacomelli; roasted Angus beef cubes with spicy mala sauce by Man Fu Yuan; a glass of 2019 Masseto Massetino wine by Tenuto by Park90. Head to sister hotel InterContinental Robertson Quay for sumptuous Lebanese cuisine at Ummi Restaurant.
Nearby tourist spots include Marina Bay, St. Joseph's Church, Mint Toy Museum, Atlas Bar, National Gallery, Little India, and National Design Center.
7 /15 JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach
JW Marriott Singapore South Beach, which opened in 2017, is one of the city's newest five-star hotels. Built on an ultra-modern high-rise tower designed by leading British architects Foster + Partners, the complex also incorporates several colonial-era structures built from the 1930s to the 1950s. The largest of these, the NCO Building, houses the excellent Madame Fan Chinese restaurant (the brainchild of Hakkasan founder Alan Yau) and one of the only venues in Singapore to feature live jazz bands.
Attractions: Fish Pool Bar (with a real mermaid) and Cool Cats Jazz Lounge in the historic NCO building, spa, fitness center, numerous restaurants, stunning views, trendy modern interiors.
Best food to try: wagyu tacos at Japanese-Korean restaurant Akira Back; Cantonese noodles with Boston lobster at Madame Fan. Head across the street to Raffles Restaurant for a delicious tasting dinner at Butcher's Block by Hawaiian chef Jordan Keao, or for something simpler, try the famous chicken rice at Sing Swee Kee on Seah Street.
Nearby tourist spots include Raffles Hotel, War Memorial Park, Mint Toy Museum, Esplanade Theatres, Atlas Bar (to avoid disappointment, be sure to make a reservation at Singapore's grandest drinking establishment and be sure to try the signature Atlas martini).
8 /15 Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
Located right next to the night race track, the Mandarin Oriental is one of the best hotels to stay at during the Singapore F1 Grand Prix, although it's fair to say that the location is stunning no matter the time of year.
Recently reopened after a complete S$135 million renovation, this is the first update in two decades. The hotel offers stunning views of Marina Bay and the cityscape, as well as a fantastic rooftop pool, an award-winning mixology mecca. MO Bar, and now complimentary access to the exclusive Mandala Membership Club for premium room guests during their stay.
Attractions: incredible views, large pool overlooking Marina Bay, chic spa, one of Asia's top 50 bars (MO Bar, which ranks an impressive 8th this year).
Best food to try: the poolside club sandwich; a selection of chilled seafood, ribeye steak on the bone and dry martinis at Morton's.
Nearby tourist spots include Marina Bay, MBS, Esplanade Theatres, National Gallery of Singapore, Makansutra Gluttons' Bay Shopping Mall (a curated selection of Singapore's best street food purveyors, compiled by local foodie K.F. Sito, right by the water).
9 /15 Marina Bay Sands.
Due for a multibillion-dollar expansion, this hotel, a symbol of Singapore's skyline, will soon boast a fourth tower with a large arena, additional ballrooms and showrooms, a host of new bars and restaurants, and about 1,000 additional hotel rooms.
Earlier this year, 850 rooms in the existing Marina Bay Sands towers reopened after extensive renovations and a sleek aesthetic update. The integrated resort is home to some of the city's best restaurants (such as Cut by Wolfgang Puck and three-Michelin-starred Waku Ghin) and boutiques of every major luxury brand you can mention.
Attractions: Insta's famous rooftop landscape pool, casino, luxury shopping, lots of great restaurants (including establishments by celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay, Daniel Boulud, Justin Kwek, Tetsui Wakuda and Wolfgang Puck).
Impressions to try: take in the view from the SkyPark observation deck (or just grab a drink at one of the top-floor restaurants and bars - same view, comparable price, more comfort), see a major Broadway production at the Sands Theater ( & Juliet, Mamma Mia! and the musical Matilda Coming Soon), and then spend a hedonistic evening dancing at Marquee Nightclub or Ce La Vi.
Best food to try: Shrimp Botan with uni and caviar at Waku Ghin; Yankee burger at DB Bistro; three-course set lunch (with photo ops) at Spago rooftop dining room; for the kids, try to win a Crazyshake with cotton candy at Black Tap.
Nearby tourist spots include ArtScience Museum (with a constant rotation of thought-provoking, visually engaging exhibitions), Spectra Light and Sound Show, Gardens by the Bay (dine at the sophisticated Marguerite Restaurant or the more casual Hortus Restaurant), Gluttons' Bay by Makansutra.
10 /15 Mondrian Singapore Duxton
Singapore's freshest five-star hotel, the modernist Mondrian Duxton blends seamlessly into the historic district with Robbin Carter's thoughtful design, drawing inspiration from the surrounding historic stores (which house many of Singapore's best restaurants).
With a cool rooftop pool and bar that has been consistently popular since the hotel opened in June, as well as several other great drinking and dining spots on-site, The Mondrian Hotel attracts as many knowledgeable locals as it does international visitors. Stay here to socialize with Singapore's creative community.
Attractions: visual masterpieces from artists such as Emma Ann, Ian Davenport, Tyler Shields, Don Ng and Andre Wee are scattered throughout the hotel; creative cocktails from renowned mixologist Adrian Besa in the Jungle Ballroom; chic interiors from Studio Carter.
Impressions worth trying: sunset drinks at a Palm Springs-style rooftop poolside cabana, followed by an evening visit to Asia's 50 Best Bars, located just steps from the Mondrian Hotel.
Best food to try: table-side steak tartare at Bottega di Carna (meet founder Dario Cecchini here, the world's most famous butcher who is also an animal rights advocate); a sumptuous menu of Senjin omakase at the Kengo Kuma-designed Suzuki restaurant; and a spicy Jaguar Juice cocktail at Jungle Ballroom.
Nearby tourist spots include Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Sri Layaan City Vinayagar Temple, Chinatown, Maxwell Food Center street market, many of Singapore's most famous restaurants including JAG, Revolver, Tippling Club, Zen and top bars such as Jigger & Pony and Live Twice.
11 /15 Parkroyal Collection Pickering
Parkroyal Pickering, one of the city's most prominent hotels due to its organic lines and abundance of greenery, was designed by leading local architects WOHA, known for their innovative, environmentally focused structures. Indeed, the Parkroyal Group's biophilic hotels are among the best in Singapore, the city combines greenery and luxury.
The futuristic hotel was featured in the HBO sci-fi series “Wild West World” and is a favorite spot for photos. Ideal for business travelers due to its address in the central business district, this central location will prove very convenient for tourists as well.
Attractions: eco-friendly practices such as rainwater harvesting and solar energy, landscape pool, spa, architecture, sky gardens, and work-friendly facilities.
Best food to try: go to Hong Lim Shopping Center next door and order the Michelin Bib Gourmand Curry Chicken at Heng Kee Chicken Bee Hon Mee or the title dish at Famous Sungei Road Trishaw Laksa.
Nearby tourist attractions include Clarke Quay, Historic Streets of Chinatown, Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Gardens by the Bay (grab a glass of wine at Hortus while touring the Flower Dome), Sri Mariamman Temple, Marina Bay, National Gallery of Singapore.
12 /15 Raffles Singapore.
Singapore's most famous five-star hotel, Raffles needs no introduction. No hotel is more emblematic of the country in which it is located: think of Singapore, and this iconic ultra-classic luxury enclave immediately comes to mind.
Home of the Singapore Sling, birthplace of the legend of the 'tiger under the pool table', chosen digs of numerous historical figures - from Somerset Maugham and Rudyard Kipling, Noel Coward and Elizabeth Taylor to David Bowie and Michael Jackson - the Raffles is the city's greatest hotel and undoubtedly one of the world's greatest.
Attractions: rooftop pool, famous restaurants and bars, iconic lobby and immaculate gardens, fascinating historical tours of the grounds, pre-war silverware (buried in the gardens on the eve of the Japanese occupation and only discovered during renovations in the 90s).
Best food to try: Les Berlingots at La Dame de Pic and a glass of Krug; a financier of wagyu tartare and beef fat at Butcher's Block; tiger prawn kebabs at the Tiffin Room paired with a bottle of Beach Road lager brewed especially for Raffles.
Nearby points of interest: Singapore Art Museum, National Gallery of Singapore (pause for an original cocktail at Smoke & Mirrors rooftop restaurant), Marina Bay Sands, St. Andrew's Cathedral, Esplanade Theatres.
13 /15 The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
Many avid business travelers cite this hotel as their favorite hotel in Singapore, citing the highest standards of service as one of the Ritz-Carlton Millenia's top perks.
In the Club Lounge on the 32nd floor, guests are treated to five daily culinary presentations - breakfast, snacks, afternoon tea, early evening cocktails and canapés and finally sweets and liqueurs for the night - while any needs are catered for by the restaurant.
Attractions: location near the central business district; Excellent service; Feng Shui-compliant interiors (guests love the unique octagonal bathroom windows that overlook Marina Bay); impressive in-house art collection, including works by Andy Warhol, Dale Chihuly, Frank Stella and David Hockney.
Impressions worth trying: the spa offers luxurious La Mer facials and a cello concert, a massage synchronized to music by a live cellist (which we recently tried; read about our experience there and other weird wellness treatments here).
Best food to try: the lunch menu at the Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant Summer Pavilion includes a delightful selection of dim sum and delicacies such as noodles with poached fish and Canadian lobster meat.
Nearby tourist spots include the Singapore Flyer, Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, ArtScience Museum, Esplanade Theatres, Formula One, La Pau Sat Hawker Historic Center and its open-air Satai Street.
14 /15 Shangri-La Singapore.
Opened in 1971, this hotel was the source of the Shangri-La brand that now spans the globe. Malaysian-Chinese tycoon Robert Kuok founded the hotel with the noble goal of providing travelers with a serene retreat akin to the life-extending utopia described in James Hilton's noveal Lost Horizon.
Significantly expanded and modernized over the years, it is one of Singapore's finest hotels with a funky seventies aesthetic, and the bulging aabalconies of the historic quarter are adorned with fuchsia-colored bougainvillea.
Attractions: retro tropical resort aesthetic (fantastic for the Gram), lush gardens, great mixology in a beautiful “golden age of travel” theme at Origin Bar.
Best food to try: whatever you're tempted to serve at Zeniya, the new Singapore outpost of chef Shinichiro Takagi's eponymous kaiseki restaurant by two-Michelin-starred chef Shinichiro Takagi in Kanazawa, Japan.
Nearby tourist spots include Orchard Road Shopping Center, Botanical Gardens, stores and restaurants on Dempsey Road (visit Long Beach Seafood for the essential chili pepper crab), Newton Circus Shopping Center.
15 /15 The St. Regis Singapore
Perfect for romantics or fans of old-school luxury, the interiors of the luxurious St. Regis Hotel are fabulously extravagant - marble, red velvet, gilded chandeliers and general glamour, while the renowned butler service ensures that every stay is organized with white-glove precision.
Minutes from Orchard Road's most exclusive boutiques and leading restaurants, The St. Regis is home to what many patrons consider to be the best Sunday champagne brunch in town, and its Astor Bar is one of the few places on earth where you can socialize while sipping a martini surrounded by Picassos.
Attractions: adjacent to Orchard Road; Remedé Spa, arguably the most beautiful spa in Singapore; an abundance of artwork; beautiful views; impeccable butler service.
Impressions worth trying: airport transfers in one of the hotel's chocolate-bronze-colored Bentley cars.
