Infinity Pool at Skypark that tops the Marina Bay Sands Hotel.
Choosing where to stay in Singapore is no easy task. The cosmopolitan city has one of the most vibrant hotel scenes in the world, brimming with everything from luxury villas and world-class resorts with over-the-top amenities to boutique hotels bursting with character and wellness-focused properties on a mission to pamper their well-heeled guests.
Accommodations like these have helped Singapore evolve from its roots as a gateway to Southeast Asia into a worthwhile destination in its own right—one that’s worth a chunk of your vacation time. Whether you’re looking for comfy quarters or designer digs, read on to find out where to stay in Singapore.
Raffles Singapore
Raffles Singapore
If there’s one place to stay in Singapore right now, it’s the Raffles Singapore. The heritage hotel (declared a National Monument in 1987) recently made its much-anticipated reopening after an extensive two-year renovation, helmed by design firm Champalimaud. The result is a reinvigorated atmosphere that draws from its British Colonial roots, with celebrated new dining options, bespoke furnishings, updated rooms and even a new suite category. A stay here will make you part of history in the making.
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Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore
Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore
Nestled within 15 acres of landscaped gardens with more than 110 varieties of flora, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore is an oasis for nature-loving travelers in Singapore. The nearly 50-year-old hotel is just a short walk from the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Singapore Botanic Gardens and features a massive living plant wall in its lobby lounge. A stay in any of the Shangri-La’s 792 swanky guest rooms and suites will prove to be a treat, but try to score a spot in the exclusive Valley Wing—it offers personalized butler service.
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JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach
JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach
Art takes center stage at the JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach. The hotel boasts a multimillion-dollar collection of works, and features cool installations from artists from around the world—starting with a flashy floor-to-ceiling interactive video in the main entrance. Its 634 upscale rooms and suites are just as creative. Travelers can expect psychedelic rugs, moody murals and futuristic furnishings. Take a peek inside the out-of-this-world grand ballroom during your stay.
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Capella Singapore
Capella Singapore
Set on attraction-packed Sentosa Island, Capella Singapore gives travelers a luxurious, relaxing escape from all the excitement. Sunlight pours in the floor-to-ceiling windows of Capella’s 112 contemporary rooms, suites and villas, some of which come with enticing Jacuzzi-appointed balconies or private plunge pools. Guests start their day eating breakfast in the company of the resident peacocks, then create a personalized itinerary from the resort’s many activities. Choose from lunar cycle-inspired spa treatments, cocktail-making workshops, rum appreciation classes and canvas painting lessons.
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Six Senses Duxton
Six Senses Duxton
No two rooms are exactly the same at Six Senses Duxton. Located in a row of heritage trading houses in the heart of Chinatown, this hotel celebrates Singapore’s rich history with a diverse design concept that harmonizes Chinese and Malay motifs with European elements. The result is an exotic color palette of yellow, gold, black and pearl with intriguing art and objects in every room. The Pearl Suite, for example, uses two mother of pearl-embellished cabinets as centerpieces and swirling pearly tones from floor to ceiling. It’s a bright contrast from the seductively dim Opium Suite, which features golden blankets and beautiful lacquerware.
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The Fullerton Bay Hotel
The Fullerton Bay Hotel
When it comes to the best places to stay in Singapore, The Fullerton Bay Hotel regularly takes top honors. The hotel’s 100 rooms give travelers a perch from which to peer out over Singapore’s most beautiful vistas, including the Marina Bay waterfront and the preserved Customs House. If that wasn’t enough, The Fullerton Bay Hotel is crowned by a stylish rooftop bar, the Lantern—it’s the perfect place to watch the city light up after dark.
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Marina Bay Sands Hotel
Marina Bay Sands Hotel
You’ve never seen a hotel pool like the one at Marina Bay Sands Hotel. The nearly 500-foot-long infinity pool floats some 650 feet above Singapore, making it the “world’s largest outdoor pool at that height.” Only hotel guests can splash around in this impressive attraction, though, so book one of Marina Bay Sands’ 2,500-plus upscale rooms and suites if you want to take a plunge.
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