Naumi Hotel Singapore

With its towering gray facade festooned with climbing greenery and a Banksy-type mural, the Naumi Hotel hints from the get-go that it's a little bit special. Stepping inside, it doesn't disappoint -- funky design furnishings and a gravity-defying reception desk create a cool future-retro vibe, while polished marble and warm-wood flooring evoke a feeling of traditional upscale style. Although knowingly hip, the mood is also playful and friendly, with attentive and knowledgeable "Naumi Aides" always on hand to assist guests. The upscale boutique ambience continues throughout the property, all the way to its 10th-floor rooftop terrace, with an infinity pool offering sweeping views over the surroundings. 

The hotel is located in Singapore’s Central Business District, surrounded by some of the city's best bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues. And as it's positioned where upscale shopping meets the buzzing financial district, it's a popular location for both tourists and business visitors, while also being a 10-minute stroll from the city's iconic waterfront. There are two MRT subway stations within five minutes' walk, while the lush and peaceful oasis of Fort Canning Park is within a seven-minute walk. Changi International Airport is less than a 20-minute drive away, and more than an hour's trip on public transportation.

There are 73 guest rooms spread across five room categories and nine floors (one floor is women-only). Most of these -- Habitat, Oasis, and Patio -- are super-smart in cool neutral tones with clean lines and chic minimalist decor, while other rooms include Coco-Chanel and Andy Warhol-inspired styling. Amenities are outstanding, and include free Wi-Fi, huge flat-screen Apple TVs with AirPlay Mirroring, and free minibars that are replenished daily (though non-alcoholic drinks only). Extra comfy beds have 400 thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets, while bathroom amenities include robes, slippers, and Malin + Goetz products. Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii consoles are also available for loan free of charge, and suites include kitchenettes. While Patio Rooms open to small outdoor areas some Habitat Rooms are small and some lack windows. 

An excellent though fairly limited buffet breakfast of hot and cold items is served each morning in the hotel's Table restaurant (not included in all rates), which also offers a menu of Indian a la carte fare for lunch and dinner. By day, the hotel bar takes on a coffee lounge vibe, while at night it becomes a whiskey bar with a choice of more than 17 brands. Beer and wine are also served in the late afternoon for a couple hours, free of charge. The real highlight of the hotel is its superb rooftop infinity-edge pool that overlooks the Singapore cityscape and includes comfortable seating and dining tables -- although it's occasionally closed for private parties. Up-to-date fitness equipment with iPod docks and TVs are also available across three small gym rooms.