The upper-middle-range Dorsett Singapore was built from the ground up as a contemporary business and leisure hotel, eschewing the shophouse renovation approach taken by other hotels in the area. It's in a great spot for exploring Chinatown and all those historic shophouses on foot, but it's far from the downtown core's shopping. The subway is accessible by an entrance just outside the hotel, so guests can get to other parts of the city with relative ease. There are a pair of eateries here as well as an outdoor lap pool and fitness center. The hotel's 285 stylish rooms are on the small side, but some add lofted rooms or private balconies overlooking a koi pond. Those interested in a hotel with more local historic character should compare with the New Majestic Hotel around the corner.
The upper-middle-range Dorsett Singapore was built from the ground up as a contemporary business and leisure hotel, eschewing the shophouse renovation approach taken by other hotels in the area. It's in a great spot for exploring Chinatown and all those historic shophouses on foot, but it's far from the downtown core's shopping. The subway is accessible by an entrance just outside the hotel, so guests can get to other parts of the city with relative ease. There are a pair of eateries here as well as an outdoor lap pool and fitness center. The hotel's 285 stylish rooms are on the small side, but some add lofted rooms or private balconies overlooking a koi pond. Those interested in a hotel with more local historic character should compare with the New Majestic Hotel around the corner.
The Hotel Kai is a stylish, boutique hotel in the City Hall neighborhood, within walking distance of public transportation options. Its 33 rooms maximize their space with white-on-white decor and smart layouts, but entry-level units are tiny. Some larger rooms have microwaves and washers and dryers. Travelers shopping around for a boutique property in the same neighborhood may want to compare rates at the Strand Hotel.
The Hotel Kai is a stylish, boutique hotel in the City Hall neighborhood, within walking distance of public transportation options. Its 33 rooms maximize their space with white-on-white decor and smart layouts, but entry-level units are tiny. Some larger rooms have microwaves and washers and dryers. Travelers shopping around for a boutique property in the same neighborhood may want to compare rates at the Strand Hotel.
Hotel Clover The Arts is a quirky little three-pearl hotel that's a good value for those looking to stay in the heart of Singapore. The location near Clarke Quay is ideal, and many top attractions are within a 10-minute walk. Decor is fantastic, with different hand-painted murals covering walls of the lobby, the rooms, and even the hotel's exterior. There's a laid-back roof garden with great city views, and a daily buffet breakfast. The 44 rooms are small, and the frosted glass doors to showers and toilets won't suit everyone. Some also lack windows. It's a place suited to solo travelers and couples, due to the compact bedrooms. Travelers willing to sacrifice location for space could look at options a bit farther outside the city, like the V Hotel Bencoolen.
Hotel Clover The Arts is a quirky little three-pearl hotel that's a good value for those looking to stay in the heart of Singapore. The location near Clarke Quay is ideal, and many top attractions are within a 10-minute walk. Decor is fantastic, with different hand-painted murals covering walls of the lobby, the rooms, and even the hotel's exterior. There's a laid-back roof garden with great city views, and a daily buffet breakfast. The 44 rooms are small, and the frosted glass doors to showers and toilets won't suit everyone. Some also lack windows. It's a place suited to solo travelers and couples, due to the compact bedrooms. Travelers willing to sacrifice location for space could look at options a bit farther outside the city, like the V Hotel Bencoolen.
The Carlton City Hotel Singapore is an ultra-modern, upscale property located in Tanjong Pagar, a historic section in the middle of Singapore’s Central Business District. While it's geared toward corporate guests, the 386-room hotel is close to a train station and Chinatown, so tourists could also be comfortable here. Rooms are spacious and stylish, with coffee- and tea-making facilities, free Wi-Fi, and smartphones to use, though the TVs can be temperamental. Club Rooms also include free breakfast and access to the 28th-floor lounge. Features include two restaurants, a rooftop bar with cityscape views, a pleasant outdoor pool, and a small but modern gym. Leisure travelers may prefer the Wangz Hotel for its less corporate atmosphere, but there's no pool.
The Carlton City Hotel Singapore is an ultra-modern, upscale property located in Tanjong Pagar, a historic section in the middle of Singapore’s Central Business District. While it's geared toward corporate guests, the 386-room hotel is close to a train station and Chinatown, so tourists could also be comfortable here. Rooms are spacious and stylish, with coffee- and tea-making facilities, free Wi-Fi, and smartphones to use, though the TVs can be temperamental. Club Rooms also include free breakfast and access to the 28th-floor lounge. Features include two restaurants, a rooftop bar with cityscape views, a pleasant outdoor pool, and a small but modern gym. Leisure travelers may prefer the Wangz Hotel for its less corporate atmosphere, but there's no pool.
The Fragrance properties are a solid chain of budget and mid-range hotels in Singapore, and the Fragrance Hotel Riverside has a lot to offer for its three pearls. The 101 rooms are small and some are lacking windows, but the location -- within walking distance of top shopping and dining in Clarke Quay and Chinatown -- is hard to beat. What's more? The rooftop pool is a surprise for these rates. An attached cafe provides a convenient option for meals and snacks, and the smartphones in all rooms are a useful addition. It's a decent city-center property, but if space is a deal-breaker and you're willing to up the budget slightly, a good nearby alternative is the Furama City Center, where rooms are larger and the gym has more equipment.
The Fragrance properties are a solid chain of budget and mid-range hotels in Singapore, and the Fragrance Hotel Riverside has a lot to offer for its three pearls. The 101 rooms are small and some are lacking windows, but the location -- within walking distance of top shopping and dining in Clarke Quay and Chinatown -- is hard to beat. What's more? The rooftop pool is a surprise for these rates. An attached cafe provides a convenient option for meals and snacks, and the smartphones in all rooms are a useful addition. It's a decent city-center property, but if space is a deal-breaker and you're willing to up the budget slightly, a good nearby alternative is the Furama City Center, where rooms are larger and the gym has more equipment.
Set in the vibrant Little India district -- close to shopping, dining, and public transport -- the One Farrer Hotel & Spa is a chic luxury hotel. Adopting a hotel within a hotel concept, the hotel is composed of three distinct hotels: Urban Hotel, Loft Apartments, and Skyline Hotel & Sky Villas. While each has their own individual style and design, all feature large windows, free minibars, and luxury amenities. Suites and villas include exclusive use of additional hotel features as well as free breakfast and four meals throughout the day. The Olympic-size swimming pool, fitness center, and spas are available for all guests to use, along with the six different dining facilities. Oasia Hotel Singapore has similar rates, and no confusing parameters for access to hotel features.
Set in the vibrant Little India district -- close to shopping, dining, and public transport -- the One Farrer Hotel & Spa is a chic luxury hotel. Adopting a hotel within a hotel concept, the hotel is composed of three distinct hotels: Urban Hotel, Loft Apartments, and Skyline Hotel & Sky Villas. While each has their own individual style and design, all feature large windows, free minibars, and luxury amenities. Suites and villas include exclusive use of additional hotel features as well as free breakfast and four meals throughout the day. The Olympic-size swimming pool, fitness center, and spas are available for all guests to use, along with the six different dining facilities. Oasia Hotel Singapore has similar rates, and no confusing parameters for access to hotel features.
Compact and competitively priced, the Parc Sovereign Hotel - Albert St. is a straightforward establishment that's clean and comfortable, if not extraordinary. The mid-range hotel has 172 rooms, which start at a mere 150 square feet for two, but include up-to-date amenities like mobile phones, electric kettles, and SMART TVs, though there are no mini-fridges in entry-level rooms. A convenience store and cafe are connected to the hotel -- the latter doles out room service and daily breakfast buffet. The hotel also has a tiny gym and a narrow outdoor pool. But location could be this property's biggest selling point: It's in walking distance to shops, restaurants, Little India, and two MRT stations. For something a little more stylish, consider the nearby Daulat Hotel, though it tends to be pricier.
Compact and competitively priced, the Parc Sovereign Hotel - Albert St. is a straightforward establishment that's clean and comfortable, if not extraordinary. The mid-range hotel has 172 rooms, which start at a mere 150 square feet for two, but include up-to-date amenities like mobile phones, electric kettles, and SMART TVs, though there are no mini-fridges in entry-level rooms. A convenience store and cafe are connected to the hotel -- the latter doles out room service and daily breakfast buffet. The hotel also has a tiny gym and a narrow outdoor pool. But location could be this property's biggest selling point: It's in walking distance to shops, restaurants, Little India, and two MRT stations. For something a little more stylish, consider the nearby Daulat Hotel, though it tends to be pricier.
This three-pearl Holiday Inn Express has a great location in the heart of Singapore's top shopping destination, Orchard Road. It's close to buses and two metro stations, making it a good base for exploring the city. There are plenty of dining options nearby, which is handy as the hotel doesn't have a restaurant. The modern interiors have an unfussy finish, including the 221 rooms, which feature flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, a good amount of space, and a free buffet breakfast. The 24-hour gym is a welcome addition, while the leafy garden terrace is a nice touch in the center of this busy city. Rates are comparatively high, so it's worth shopping around -- next door Grand Park Orchard has a pool and restaurant, often for similar prices.
This three-pearl Holiday Inn Express has a great location in the heart of Singapore's top shopping destination, Orchard Road. It's close to buses and two metro stations, making it a good base for exploring the city. There are plenty of dining options nearby, which is handy as the hotel doesn't have a restaurant. The modern interiors have an unfussy finish, including the 221 rooms, which feature flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, a good amount of space, and a free buffet breakfast. The 24-hour gym is a welcome addition, while the leafy garden terrace is a nice touch in the center of this busy city. Rates are comparatively high, so it's worth shopping around -- next door Grand Park Orchard has a pool and restaurant, often for similar prices.
Located in the Jalan Besar heritage district, The Vagabond Club is an upscale boutique property that's packed with vibrant style. Rooms here are on the small side (the suites are bigger, of course), but all 41 of them are gorgeously decorated. They also come equipped with high-end amenities, including Egyptian cotton linens, well-stocked minibars, Nespresso machines, and free smartphones with unlimited data. Features include a well-equipped fitness center and an Executive Club in the lobby, where club-level guests get free meals and refreshments. Those not staying in the club rooms and suites can simply pay for club access on a per-day basis. Travelers might also want to check out the nearby Wanderlust, which has an outdoor whirlpool hot tub, but do note that it lacks a fitness center.
Located in the Jalan Besar heritage district, The Vagabond Club is an upscale boutique property that's packed with vibrant style. Rooms here are on the small side (the suites are bigger, of course), but all 41 of them are gorgeously decorated. They also come equipped with high-end amenities, including Egyptian cotton linens, well-stocked minibars, Nespresso machines, and free smartphones with unlimited data. Features include a well-equipped fitness center and an Executive Club in the lobby, where club-level guests get free meals and refreshments. Those not staying in the club rooms and suites can simply pay for club access on a per-day basis. Travelers might also want to check out the nearby Wanderlust, which has an outdoor whirlpool hot tub, but do note that it lacks a fitness center.
Fresh from 2017 renovations, the 565-room Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore is a four-pearl property that stands out for its excellent amenities and location connected to Tanglin Mall. Despite the large room number, boutique styling here is hip and fresh, utilizing a mix of modern, vintage, and Singapore-themed decor. Air-conditioned rooms have international adaptors, desks, robes, and free-to-use smartphones with innovative apps. Quality features consist of an elegant spa, an outdoor pool (fairly uncommon for Singapore), multiple restaurants, a bar, and Club Lounge. Free shuttles ease walks to Orchard Road's shopping, though it's nearby, plus there are free Wi-Fi and parking on-site. For somewhere nearer downtown business districts, consider the M Hotel Singapore.
Fresh from 2017 renovations, the 565-room Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore is a four-pearl property that stands out for its excellent amenities and location connected to Tanglin Mall. Despite the large room number, boutique styling here is hip and fresh, utilizing a mix of modern, vintage, and Singapore-themed decor. Air-conditioned rooms have international adaptors, desks, robes, and free-to-use smartphones with innovative apps. Quality features consist of an elegant spa, an outdoor pool (fairly uncommon for Singapore), multiple restaurants, a bar, and Club Lounge. Free shuttles ease walks to Orchard Road's shopping, though it's nearby, plus there are free Wi-Fi and parking on-site. For somewhere nearer downtown business districts, consider the M Hotel Singapore.