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Tours in Singapore |
Hotel prices are subject to additional charges of 18%, broken down as 10% service charge, 7% GST and 1% government tax, which is added to the bill (usually called ‘triple plus').
Online reservations can be made at discounted rates for the top hotels at www.stayinsingapore.com and the hotel reservation desks at all terminals in the airport also make bookings with discounted rates. Many hotels often have a promotion price at less than half the published price, usually via their own website, so it is always worth checking prices and booking ahead.
The hotels below have been grouped into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over S$500)
$$$ (S$300 to S$500)
$$ (S$200 to S$300)
$ (up to S$200)
These prices are the published starting prices for double rooms per night, excluding breakfast and the above extra charges, unless otherwise specified.
Online reservations can be made at discounted rates for the top hotels at www.stayinsingapore.com and the hotel reservation desks at all terminals in the airport also make bookings with discounted rates. Many hotels often have a promotion price at less than half the published price, usually via their own website, so it is always worth checking prices and booking ahead.
The hotels below have been grouped into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over S$500)
$$$ (S$300 to S$500)
$$ (S$200 to S$300)
$ (up to S$200)
These prices are the published starting prices for double rooms per night, excluding breakfast and the above extra charges, unless otherwise specified.
Business
The Fullerton Singapore
Although The Fullerton hotel is fairly new (it opened in 2000), it is a restoration of one of Singapore's oldest, largest and grandest buildings. Built in 1928, its classic Doric columns share the grandeur of Palladian architecture with Singapore's other two great Colonial buildings - the Supreme Court and City Hall. Located in the business district, the hotel is home to 400 rooms and suites with Wi-Fi Internet access, IDD and voicemail, satellite TV, with views over the river, city or harbour. Décor is contemporary and uncluttered with light fabrics and dark wood. The hotel includes a 24-hour financial centre with work stations with high-speed Internet, meeting rooms and teleconferencing. For relaxing, the hotel boasts a 25m (82ft) outdoor infinity pool, fitness centre, Asian Spa, function rooms and a good selection of restaurants and cafés.
1 Fullerton Square
Tel: 6733 8388.
Website: http://www.fullertonhotel.com/
Price: $$$$
Although The Fullerton hotel is fairly new (it opened in 2000), it is a restoration of one of Singapore's oldest, largest and grandest buildings. Built in 1928, its classic Doric columns share the grandeur of Palladian architecture with Singapore's other two great Colonial buildings - the Supreme Court and City Hall. Located in the business district, the hotel is home to 400 rooms and suites with Wi-Fi Internet access, IDD and voicemail, satellite TV, with views over the river, city or harbour. Décor is contemporary and uncluttered with light fabrics and dark wood. The hotel includes a 24-hour financial centre with work stations with high-speed Internet, meeting rooms and teleconferencing. For relaxing, the hotel boasts a 25m (82ft) outdoor infinity pool, fitness centre, Asian Spa, function rooms and a good selection of restaurants and cafés.
1 Fullerton Square
Tel: 6733 8388.
Website: http://www.fullertonhotel.com/
Price: $$$$
Furama RiverFront
A favourite with business travellers, at a very reasonable price, the RiverFront has (as its name suggests) a great location overlooking the Singapore River. Its 480 rooms offer varying degrees of luxury with rooms decked out in soothing pastel shades and polished wood; all have broadband Wi-Fi Internet access (with Wi-Fi Internet in the function rooms and public areas), a large work desk, voicemail, in-house movies and IDD. There are over 17 function rooms to cater for corporate needs, plus an executive floor, decent meeting and conference rooms and business centre. Wining and dining is available at The Square, Indonesian buffet at Kintamani, Singapore's first hotel halal restaurant and snacks at the Waterfall Lounge. Leisure facilities include an outdoor pool, gym and Jacuzzi.
405 Havelock Road
Tel: 6333 8898.
Website: http://riverfront.furama.com
Prices: $$$
A favourite with business travellers, at a very reasonable price, the RiverFront has (as its name suggests) a great location overlooking the Singapore River. Its 480 rooms offer varying degrees of luxury with rooms decked out in soothing pastel shades and polished wood; all have broadband Wi-Fi Internet access (with Wi-Fi Internet in the function rooms and public areas), a large work desk, voicemail, in-house movies and IDD. There are over 17 function rooms to cater for corporate needs, plus an executive floor, decent meeting and conference rooms and business centre. Wining and dining is available at The Square, Indonesian buffet at Kintamani, Singapore's first hotel halal restaurant and snacks at the Waterfall Lounge. Leisure facilities include an outdoor pool, gym and Jacuzzi.
405 Havelock Road
Tel: 6333 8898.
Website: http://riverfront.furama.com
Prices: $$$
M Hotel
A fully-functioning business hotel without the frills, M Hotel is a pleasant alternative to large international chains and has good promotional prices. Handily situated in the Central Business District, its 413 rooms come in a range of sizes, some with a sea view, and are simply furnished in pale fabrics. Each room has a decent sized work table, high-speed Internet access, lap-top safe, fax facilities and TV with in-house movie channels. The bathrooms have a separate bath and shower. The business centre has secretarial services, and there is a wide range of conference and meeting rooms. There is also an gym and indoor pool, plus J Bar with live music, J-Toshi for Japanese dishes and The Buffet for Western and Eastern selections.
81 Anson Road
Tel: 6224 1133.
Website: www.mhotel.com.sg
Price: $$$
A fully-functioning business hotel without the frills, M Hotel is a pleasant alternative to large international chains and has good promotional prices. Handily situated in the Central Business District, its 413 rooms come in a range of sizes, some with a sea view, and are simply furnished in pale fabrics. Each room has a decent sized work table, high-speed Internet access, lap-top safe, fax facilities and TV with in-house movie channels. The bathrooms have a separate bath and shower. The business centre has secretarial services, and there is a wide range of conference and meeting rooms. There is also an gym and indoor pool, plus J Bar with live music, J-Toshi for Japanese dishes and The Buffet for Western and Eastern selections.
81 Anson Road
Tel: 6224 1133.
Website: www.mhotel.com.sg
Price: $$$
Swissotel The Stamford
As one of Asia's tallest hotels, the Stamford looms over the business heart of Singapore, and has nearly 1,300 rooms all with splendid views and tasteful furnishing. All rooms have balconies, IDD, minibar and tea and coffee facilities, a writing table, safe and cable TV with in-house movies. Rooms and suites on the higher (and more expensive) floors have harbour views. Hotel facilities include business centre, meeting rooms, multilingual concierge, the huge Amrita Spa and fitness centre, outdoor pools and six tennis courts. Equinox restaurant, on level 69, offers superb panoramic views of the city, as does the New Asia Bar. Local cuisine is available at the Kopi Tiam restaurant, with Szechuan, Japanese and Italian cuisine at its sister (and adjacent) hotel Raffles The Plaza. Great saver deals are available at weekends when booked via their website.
2 Stamford Road
Tel: 6338 8585.
Website: www.swissotel-thestamford.com
Price: $$$
As one of Asia's tallest hotels, the Stamford looms over the business heart of Singapore, and has nearly 1,300 rooms all with splendid views and tasteful furnishing. All rooms have balconies, IDD, minibar and tea and coffee facilities, a writing table, safe and cable TV with in-house movies. Rooms and suites on the higher (and more expensive) floors have harbour views. Hotel facilities include business centre, meeting rooms, multilingual concierge, the huge Amrita Spa and fitness centre, outdoor pools and six tennis courts. Equinox restaurant, on level 69, offers superb panoramic views of the city, as does the New Asia Bar. Local cuisine is available at the Kopi Tiam restaurant, with Szechuan, Japanese and Italian cuisine at its sister (and adjacent) hotel Raffles The Plaza. Great saver deals are available at weekends when booked via their website.
2 Stamford Road
Tel: 6338 8585.
Website: www.swissotel-thestamford.com
Price: $$$
Luxury
Raffles Hotel
A national monument, named after Singapore's founding father, Raffles Hotel is a high point on the sightseeing trail (see Key Attractions). Still one of the world's most opulent, luxurious and award-winning hotels, it was restored in 1991 with an arcade added, containing shops and restaurants. Residents relive the past in one of its 103 high-ceilinged suites, many with their own veranda and parlour. Royalty, celebrities and writers all stayed here and homage is paid to them at every turn, particularly in the hotel museum. But it is also abundant in modern luxuries, like the Amrita Spa, swimming pool, business centre, nine meeting and function areas, florist, hotel arcade, boardrooms and its Jubilee Hall theatre. From the famous Long Bar, serving up Singapore Slings since the 1920s, and the adjacent Long Bar Steakhouse, to the contemporary New York-style Seah Street Deli and Oriental cuisine at Doc Cheng's, there are many options for drinking and dining.
1 Beach Road
Tel: 6337 1886.
Website: www.raffleshotel.com
Price: $$$$
A national monument, named after Singapore's founding father, Raffles Hotel is a high point on the sightseeing trail (see Key Attractions). Still one of the world's most opulent, luxurious and award-winning hotels, it was restored in 1991 with an arcade added, containing shops and restaurants. Residents relive the past in one of its 103 high-ceilinged suites, many with their own veranda and parlour. Royalty, celebrities and writers all stayed here and homage is paid to them at every turn, particularly in the hotel museum. But it is also abundant in modern luxuries, like the Amrita Spa, swimming pool, business centre, nine meeting and function areas, florist, hotel arcade, boardrooms and its Jubilee Hall theatre. From the famous Long Bar, serving up Singapore Slings since the 1920s, and the adjacent Long Bar Steakhouse, to the contemporary New York-style Seah Street Deli and Oriental cuisine at Doc Cheng's, there are many options for drinking and dining.
1 Beach Road
Tel: 6337 1886.
Website: www.raffleshotel.com
Price: $$$$
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
This 32-floor high-rise has some of the best rooms on the island. Designed by prize-winning architect Kevin Roche, all 608 rooms (including the huge bathrooms) have panoramic views over the Singapore skyline or Marina Bay. All rooms, larger than in most other hotels, are stylish with light timber and Tibetan-style floor covering, and include broadband Internet access, multilingual voicemail and walk-in wardrobes. The top floor Ritz-Carlton Club has a lounge with a 360° view and cocktail bar. The hotel houses one of the largest collections of modern art in Southeast Asia, including works by Warhol and Chihuly, and offers the only Vintage Champagne Sunday Brunch in town. There are also seven acres of landscaped gardens surrounding the swimming pool.
7 Raffles Avenue
Tel: 6337 8888.
Website: www.ritzcarlton.com
Price: $$$$
This 32-floor high-rise has some of the best rooms on the island. Designed by prize-winning architect Kevin Roche, all 608 rooms (including the huge bathrooms) have panoramic views over the Singapore skyline or Marina Bay. All rooms, larger than in most other hotels, are stylish with light timber and Tibetan-style floor covering, and include broadband Internet access, multilingual voicemail and walk-in wardrobes. The top floor Ritz-Carlton Club has a lounge with a 360° view and cocktail bar. The hotel houses one of the largest collections of modern art in Southeast Asia, including works by Warhol and Chihuly, and offers the only Vintage Champagne Sunday Brunch in town. There are also seven acres of landscaped gardens surrounding the swimming pool.
7 Raffles Avenue
Tel: 6337 8888.
Website: www.ritzcarlton.com
Price: $$$$
Moderate
Hotel 1929
As Chinatown's only HIP boutique hotel, Hotel 1929, which opened in 2002, has managed to combine designer cool with affordability in an unpretentious part of town. Voted Asia's Best Budget Hotel 2004 by Time Asia magazine, plus many other awards and rave reviews, five colonial-era shop-houses were joined to create this 32-room hotel - and the result is funky. Each room is small but individually styled, with retro-style furniture, flat-screen TV, broadband Internet access and a designer shower. Guests can enjoy a rooftop bathtub - and the owner's private collection of designer chairs - or Jacuzzi on the second floor. The lobby area has free Wi-Fi Internet access. Added to that, Chinatown is rapidly becoming gentrified, with good nightspots in addition to its fabulous shopping. Room rate includes breakfast. Also check out their sister hotel New Majestic Hotel (website: www.newmajestichotel.com) with equally quirky designer kitsch, opened in 2006.
50 Keong Saik Road
Tel: 6347 1929.
Website: www.hotel1929.com
Price: $
As Chinatown's only HIP boutique hotel, Hotel 1929, which opened in 2002, has managed to combine designer cool with affordability in an unpretentious part of town. Voted Asia's Best Budget Hotel 2004 by Time Asia magazine, plus many other awards and rave reviews, five colonial-era shop-houses were joined to create this 32-room hotel - and the result is funky. Each room is small but individually styled, with retro-style furniture, flat-screen TV, broadband Internet access and a designer shower. Guests can enjoy a rooftop bathtub - and the owner's private collection of designer chairs - or Jacuzzi on the second floor. The lobby area has free Wi-Fi Internet access. Added to that, Chinatown is rapidly becoming gentrified, with good nightspots in addition to its fabulous shopping. Room rate includes breakfast. Also check out their sister hotel New Majestic Hotel (website: www.newmajestichotel.com) with equally quirky designer kitsch, opened in 2006.
50 Keong Saik Road
Tel: 6347 1929.
Website: www.hotel1929.com
Price: $
Robertson Quay Hotel
Although lacking in fancy facilities and extras, the Robertson Quay is a good low-budget option (even cheaper when booking via their website) with pleasant, unfussy rooms. A 15-minute walk to the nearest MRT station (Clarke Quay), the hotel is close to nightlife areas of Mohamed Sultan Road and Boat Quay. The 150 rooms are simple and light, with small bathrooms (no bath), broadband Internet facilities, TV and either a city or river view. The gym has a Jacuzzi, and there is a small outdoor pool. Room service is available 1800-2400, breakfast is served in the lobby lounge and there is an informal alfresco bar/restaurant, Home Beach Bar, open in the evenings.
15 Merbau Road
Tel: 6735 3333.
Website: www.robertsonquayhotel.com.sg
Price: $
Although lacking in fancy facilities and extras, the Robertson Quay is a good low-budget option (even cheaper when booking via their website) with pleasant, unfussy rooms. A 15-minute walk to the nearest MRT station (Clarke Quay), the hotel is close to nightlife areas of Mohamed Sultan Road and Boat Quay. The 150 rooms are simple and light, with small bathrooms (no bath), broadband Internet facilities, TV and either a city or river view. The gym has a Jacuzzi, and there is a small outdoor pool. Room service is available 1800-2400, breakfast is served in the lobby lounge and there is an informal alfresco bar/restaurant, Home Beach Bar, open in the evenings.
15 Merbau Road
Tel: 6735 3333.
Website: www.robertsonquayhotel.com.sg
Price: $
Other Recommendations
The Gallery Hotel
The chic Gallery Hotel, a HIP hotel in the business hub, has gained a reputation thanks to its award-winning colourful interiors and designer cool, featuring interactive doorway CCTV, free Wi-Fi Internet access in all rooms and executive women-only floors. The 221-room hotel consists of three blocks linked by bridges and open walkways, plus a fifth-floor cantilevered glass-sided pool overhanging the street. The red-, blue- and yellow-framed windows will appeal to anyone who enjoys a splash of colour, and there are art galleries on levels two and three. Facilities include multilingual voice-mail and digital room safes, in rooms immersed in bright furnishings and frosted glass bathrooms of polished marble. Larger rooms are available in The Glazzhaus (which even has extra long beds), with junior suites in The Observatory facing the river and king-sized beds in studio suites in the Executive Studio. The Gallery also houses a decent gym, Ayuthaya Spa plus bars, clubs and restaurants. A great location on the river, it is a 20-minute walk to the nearest MRT station, Clarke Quay.
1 Nanson Road, Robertson Quay
Tel: 6849 8686.
Website: www.galleryhotel.com.sg
Price: $$
The chic Gallery Hotel, a HIP hotel in the business hub, has gained a reputation thanks to its award-winning colourful interiors and designer cool, featuring interactive doorway CCTV, free Wi-Fi Internet access in all rooms and executive women-only floors. The 221-room hotel consists of three blocks linked by bridges and open walkways, plus a fifth-floor cantilevered glass-sided pool overhanging the street. The red-, blue- and yellow-framed windows will appeal to anyone who enjoys a splash of colour, and there are art galleries on levels two and three. Facilities include multilingual voice-mail and digital room safes, in rooms immersed in bright furnishings and frosted glass bathrooms of polished marble. Larger rooms are available in The Glazzhaus (which even has extra long beds), with junior suites in The Observatory facing the river and king-sized beds in studio suites in the Executive Studio. The Gallery also houses a decent gym, Ayuthaya Spa plus bars, clubs and restaurants. A great location on the river, it is a 20-minute walk to the nearest MRT station, Clarke Quay.
1 Nanson Road, Robertson Quay
Tel: 6849 8686.
Website: www.galleryhotel.com.sg
Price: $$
The Sentosa Resort & Spa
This luxury resort hotel is located on a cliff-top overlooking the South China Sea, within 27 acres (11 hectares) of tropical woodland on Sentosa Island. Each room, decked out in soothing and stylish pale fabrics and dark wood, boasts a 42" plasma TV, plus advanced DVD player and high-speed Internet access. The hotel's 205 rooms include 27 suites, and four spacious garden villas each with their private pool and garden. Business visitors are well catered for, with a two-storey conference centre containing meeting and function rooms. The luxurious Spa Botanica, Singapore's first tropical garden spa, is located in the grounds, with mud pools, steam baths, treatments and massages.
2 Bukit Manis Road, Sentosa
Tel: 6275 0331.
Website: www.beaufort.com.sg
Price: $$$
This luxury resort hotel is located on a cliff-top overlooking the South China Sea, within 27 acres (11 hectares) of tropical woodland on Sentosa Island. Each room, decked out in soothing and stylish pale fabrics and dark wood, boasts a 42" plasma TV, plus advanced DVD player and high-speed Internet access. The hotel's 205 rooms include 27 suites, and four spacious garden villas each with their private pool and garden. Business visitors are well catered for, with a two-storey conference centre containing meeting and function rooms. The luxurious Spa Botanica, Singapore's first tropical garden spa, is located in the grounds, with mud pools, steam baths, treatments and massages.
2 Bukit Manis Road, Sentosa
Tel: 6275 0331.
Website: www.beaufort.com.sg
Price: $$$
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