18 Best Luxury Hotels in Singapore (I've visited them all!)

Visiting Singapore and wondering where to stay? If you've visited A Love Letter to Asia before, you'll know that I'm a big fan of Marina Bay Sands Hotel. However, there are many other great hotels too: here are the best luxury hotels in Singapore to suit everyone, regardless of whether you prefer quiet getaways or more exciting vacations. I've personally visited them all, so you know that I'm not just regurgitating online reviews!

Jump to:

• Marina Bay Sands: SG's most iconic hotel
• Capella Singapore: a tranquil island escape
• Conrad Singapore Marina Bay
• Conrad Singapore Orchard
• Four Seasons Hotel: Small Pet Friendly
• InterContinental Singapore: Peranakan Flavors
• Ritz-Carlton Millenia: panoramic views of Marina Bay      
• Pan Pacific Singapore
• W Singapore, Sentosa Cove: a luxury island resort living
• Goodwood Park Hotel: German Rhineland inspired
• The Fullerton Hotel: the old Post Office
• The Fullerton Bay Hotel
• The Capitol Kempinski Hotel
• Raffles Hotel: where the Singapore Sling was created
• Shangri-La
• St.Regis Singapore

Thanks to the popular film "Crazy Rich Asians", Singapore has long been associated with luxury and wealth.

If you want to spoil yourself on your holiday, these are the best luxury hotels in Singapore- I've personally visited all of them to vet them for you!

Arguably Singapore's most famous hotel thanks to Crazy Rich Asians, there's a lot to love about the 57-storey high Marina Bay Sands. (I've stayed here over 20 times and there's always something new to surprise and delight me.)

The iconic infinity pool on the 57th floor, set in the middle of the 1.2 hectare Skypark is a big draw, of course.

Moreover, the rooms are excellent- large and luxurious- it's adjacent to an MRT station and shopping mall (the walk over is air-conditioned)- and you're right next to the buzzy Marina Bay Area where you can find the Art Science Museum & Gardens by the Bay.

There is a food court and hawker centre within walking distance, but the food there isn't the best.

You also have an amazing view of the New Year and National Day fireworks from the infinity pool or from the city-facing rooms.

I LOVE the Marina Bay location- if you do too but find MBS' $1000+/night price tag on the high side, here are the best Marina Bay hotels for you.

However, it's not for everyone. Being a large hotel, I wouldn't recommend it to travellers looking for privacy!

Moreover, it's not pet-friendly (except for service animals)- for those traveling with fur-kids, scroll down for some pet-friendly options.

For a more in-depth opinion, click through to this Marina Bay Sands Hotel review.

Rooms:

The rooms are luxurious with floor-to-ceiling windows and good views (if you stay on a higher floor.) There is a choice between views of Gardens by the Bay (these rooms have balconies) or the city skyline (no balcony.)

Note: For an even more premium experience, book the Paiza Collection rooms, located on the top floors. Guests have exclusive access to Piazza Sky Residence, an executive lounge situated on the 55th floor of Tower 2.

The Piaza's team of dedicated butlers is available 24 hours daily and the rooms include 2-way limousine transfers to the airport.

For those who want privacy or to travel with their pets (under 15kg), head over to Capella Singapore, one of Singapore's best beach resorts. In fact, celebrities such as Taylor Swift have stayed here when visiting Singapore.

The hotel has direct access to Palawan Beach and 30 acres of lush landscapes. Cooking classes and crafting can also be arranged upon request.

People come here to get away from it all, so note that there is no mall next door. (Though Vivo City, Singapore's largest mall, is just next to the entrance to Sentosa.)

Rooms:

You can choose between rooms, suites, villas and even manors here. (Taylor Swift stayed at a manor, if you were wondering.)

Your dog/cat can be included in your relaxing spa session but note that they are not allowed in public facilities such as The Living Room.

Note: There is an entry fee to enter Sentosa which is waived for hotel guests, so bring proof that you're staying in the hotel!

Location:

Formerly known as Conrad Centennial, this hotel is close to the Singapore Esplanade, Marina Bay, and many shopping malls such as Suntec City, Milenia Walk and Marina Square.

Dining:

The hotel has an international and Chinese restaurant (Golden Peony.) The chinese food is not bad- it was another favourite of my Mother's ex-boss.

However, if you don't want to dine in the hotel, you're also within walking distance of many restaurants.

Note: not to be confused with Conrad Orchard, which I've featured below.

Formerly known as Regent Hotel, Conrad Singapore Orchard was designed by famous architect John Portman.

I love the high ceiling of the central atrium but, being an older building (for Singapore), the hotel is a bit lacking in natural light. (It doesn't have all the glass walls that you see in more modern buildings.)

Location:

The hotel is centrally located and close to Singapore's main shopping street, Orchard Road, where you'll find many malls and designer shops. I like how the hotel is not in the middle of the busiest part of Orchard but still within walking distance.

Dining:

The hotel's Manhattan Bar is quite famous: don't expect a buzzing sort of place though. The vibe is more of a dark and sophisticated bar than packed nightclub.

You'll also find a Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant Summer Palace- my Mom used to be the live-in housekeeper for a rich old woman and we used to drive her there for lunch almost every week. The food and service are both very good!

If you prefer international cuisine, there's a casual cafe on the ground floor (Dolcetto) and an Italian restaurant (Basilico.) Basilico is quite well-known in Singapore but I only went once and wasn't impressed to be honest. (It's buffet style, which I'm not a fan of.)

Instead, I recommend the Japanese restaurant: Tenshin!

If you're travelling with a fur-kid under 11.3 kilograms (25 pounds), Four Seasons Singapore will be happy to take you. 

This used to be 1 of my favorite hotels in Singapore but the quality seems to have gone down in recent years.

Like Conrad Orchard, it's an older hotel, so the interiors feel a bit dark.

Location:

The hotel located along Orchard Boulevard.

The closest mall would be Wheelock- you'll need to cross a small street to reach it but once in Wheelock, there are underground (air-conditioned!) passages linking you to other malls such as Ngee Ann City and Wisma Atria.

Dining:

For more casual fare, One-Ninety is the hotel's coffee shop and serves international food as well as local favourites, such as laksa and hor fun.

Jiang-Nan Chun, on the 2nd floor, offers Cantonese cuisine. It used to have very good Chinese food but the last time I visited, I felt it was trying too hard to impress, and the flavors didn't mesh well. (Shortly after my visit, the restaurant lost its Michelin star, so I guess I'm not the only one who felt that way!)

The hotel is also linked to VOCO Orchard by IHG (formerly Hilton Hotel) so you can eat there too- the linkway is shown above. It's air-conditioned and you can find designer boutiques there (and at VOCO.)

Alternatively, there are many cafes, eateries and restaurants in Orchard (within walking distance.)

You'll find a tennis court, pickle ball court, and padel court here.

InterContinental Singapore: Peranakan Flavors

Location:

Another pet-friendly hotel, Intercontinental Hotel is located in the vibrant and historic area of Bugis Street. It is within walking distance of Little India, Arab Street, Haji Street, and Kampong Glam. I personally find these areas much more interesting than Orchard Road!

Intercontinental Hotel was built with the idea of retaining the original shophouses and incorporating them into the hotel’s design so as to reflect local Straits Chinese (Peranakan) homes and traditions.

It's linked to Bugis MRT and Bugis Junction shopping centre (again, air-conditioned access) but I'm not a huge fan of that mall. It serves a much younger clientele- I used to go there a lot in my teens.

Dining:

Hotel guests have many dining choices within the hotel, in the nearby malls, and on the streets outside the Hotel. (Some malls have more eating options than shops!)

Note: The hotel offers a complimentary 2-hour walking tour on Saturday (booking availability is first come, first serve, for the first 20 guests.) This weekly Guided Heritage Trail that takes you through the neighbourhood and highlights the area’s historical and cultural sites.

Some rooms have excellent views of the annual Singapore Formula Grand Prix.

Fun fact: The octagonal windows seen throughout the hotel were designed with Feng Shui in mind: the Cantonese believe that the number “8” brings good fortune.

An impressive and large collection of contemporary art (by David Hockney, Andy Warhol, Frank Stella etc) is displayed throughout the hotel's public areas- I once brought a visiting friend to check out the Dale Chihuly sculptures as she's a big fan.

Location:

This 32-storey hotel is a few minutes’ walk from Suntec City, Marina Bay Sands with theatres and Garden by the Bay and the Singapore Flyer.

Dining:

Guests are spoilt for choice, with many excellent hotels in-house:

1. “Colony" offering Singapore's heritage food, for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
2. "Summer Pavilion" a Cantonese Restaurant offering yummy dim sum. It's widely considered 1 of Singapore's best Chinese restaurants.
3. "Republic" for cocktails and other drinks
4. Chihuly Lounge" for cocktails, light bites and afternoon tea.
5. Japanese fare at "Shiraishi"- the lunch sets are reasonably priced- I love the bare chirashi. (for Singapore where good Japanese food can be very pricey.)

Pan Pacific Singapore

Location:

It is centrally located, within walking distance to the Marina Bay and popular tourist spots.

Dining:

Guests have a choice of Indian food at Rang Mahal, Japanese fare at Keyaki, Cantonese cuisine at Hai Tien Lo or salads and sandwiches at Pacific Marketplace. Furthermore, there is no shortage of restaurants and eateries nearby.

Note: don't confuse this with Pan Pacific Orchard!

W Singapore, Sentosa Cove: a luxury island resort living

W Singapore is quite popular but I'm not personally a fan- I find the hotel quite modern and soulless. On the plus side, the hotel features paintings and sculptures of artists like Auguste Rodin, David Hockney, Andy Warhol, etc

Location:  

Like Capella, this is located on Sentosa Island, so away from the hustle and bustle of Singapore.

Dining:

There isn't a hawker centre on Sentosa- the closest is the Market Hall which is a bit hit-or-miss. I loved it the first time I visited, but the second time was a dud.

There are lots of food choices in the hotels so you're not without options but be prepared to either spend more on food, or travel back to the Singapore mainland for cheaper street food.

Goodwood Park Hotel: German Rhineland inspired

The Goodwood Park Hotel, situated on Scott’s Road, was first built as the club house for the German expatriates in Singapore in the 1900s. It's so iconic, it was gazetted as a national monument of Singapore in 1989.

Location:

The 6-hectacre lush landscaped garden with its central location appeals to guests wishing to be away from the busy city but, at the same time, still be within walking distance of shops and dining areas.

Rooms

A friend who stays here every time she is in Singapore loves the location but finds the room interiors a bit tacky. (They look a bit like a mid-range hotel in UK/ Europe.)

This Hotel is right in the centre of action for Singapore's night race, Formula One. It's across the road from Marina Bay: if you refer to the photo above, the Marina Bay is behind me and the Fullerton Hotel is behind the blue Merlion.

This grand neoclassical landmark built in 1928 housed the island's General Post Office, the Exchange, Chamber of Commerce and the Singapore Club.

Location:

Its central location along the Singapore River allows guests easy access to the waterfront bars and restaurants, Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and the Marina Bay popular tourist spots.

Not only convenient but beautiful! One of my favourites on this list.

Dining:

There is no lack of nearby dining areas outside the hotel.

For guests who do not want to leave the comfort of the hotel, there is a choice of:

1. Town Restaurant, an all-day dining and buffet.

2. The Courtyard, afternoon tea offering savouries and tea and coffee. 3. Jade, a Cantonese restaurant offering Chinese cuisine and dim sum. 

Note:

For night views and fireworks lovers, the rooms and suites on the top floor give a good view of the nightly shows, yearly fireworks and the annual September Formula One night race.

Complimentary daily guided tours are available upon request. Guests are enlightened about the history of the building and its surrounding areas.

Location:

This 100-room luxury hotel is very near to tourist attractions such as the Singapore Flyer Ferris, Gardens by the Bay, Merlion Park, Esplanade, Art Science Museum and Lau Park Sat, one of Singapore's prettiest hawker centres (but touristy.)

Dining:

The Fullerton Bay Hotel is located at Singapore's iconic heritage site, The Clifford Pier. Clifford Pier was named after the former governor, Sir Hugh Charles Clifford, and it served as a landing point for the island's early immigrants. Today the Landing Point featuring 208 seats is a chic venue for events and weddings

There is a rooftop bar, Lantern: the name was derived from Clifford Pier's historic Chinese name, "Red Lantern Pier". Early immigrants to Singapore sailed into the pier which was lit by red lanterns.

The Capitol Kempinski Hotel

The Capitol Kempinski Hotel, a member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2019, is a combination of 2 historical buildings: Stamford House built in 1904 and The Capitol Building built in 1930. The then biggest and most modern theatre in South East Asia, Capitol Theatre, was housed in the Capitol Building.

Today, you'll find some shops and restaurants in the Capitol.

My childhood friend regularly does staycations with her husband in Singapore's top hotels and the Kempinski was 1 of her faves!

Location:

The hotel is within walking distance of Singapore’s civic and cultural district and the National Gallery Singapore.

The hotel is also right in the heart of action of the night race of Singapore Grand Prix.  (It is within walking distance of Gates 3 and 7 of this annual race).

One negative thing is that the hotel's entrance doesn't befit a hotel of its status: it doesn't feel grand and you may not realise you're at a 5-star hotel when you arrive! (The hotel’s main entrance is discreetly tucked away in an alley off the junction of North Bridge Road and Stamford Road.)

Note: A 45-minute Heritage tour is held twice a week, on Wednesday and Saturday. A local heritage curator shares about the history of Stamford House and Capitol Building and introducing the art pieces displayed in the hotel.

Dating back to 1887, Raffles Hotel is an all-suites hotel and another Singapore National Monument. Its 100+ suites are in the colonial style and there is a dedicated butler service for every guest.

It appeared as the fictional Kingsford Hotel in "Crazy Rich Asians", at which Nick & Rachel stay in Singapore.

It has welcomed numerous celebrities like Joseph Conrad, Rudyard Kipling, Michael Jackson, and Charlie Chaplin.

Dining:

The hotel has several restaurants and bars; the famous Long Bar which serves the Singapore Sling, a Chinese restaurant, European restaurants, and more.

Location:

Shangri-La Hotel is ideally located for guests who want to be close to the centre of Singapore but still have some privacy. It's just outside the Orchard Road shopping belt. (The closest mall would be Forum, but that's more of a expat family mall and not that interesting for tourists.)

Unfortunately, it's not the most convenient for public transport: about s 15-minute walk from the MRT stations at Orchard Boulevard (keep in mind Singapore's hot and humid weather- 15 minutes can feel like 45!)

Thankfully, the hotel provides complimentary daily shuttle buses to Wisma Atria in Orchard Road, several times a day.

The lush green surroundings make this hotel quite distinctive- it really lives up to Singapore's reputation for being a city within a garden!

Note: this hotel is popular with foreign dignitaries and there are often government events held here.

The hotel has several restaurants but you can also find more choices about 5 minutes walk away.

The Shang Lounge serves local food but the service has plummeted. For hotels with better local food in Singapore, click here.

St.Regis Singapore

The hotel houses a fine art collection including sculptures and paintings by well­ known artists.

Location:

St Regis Singapore is located in Tanglin Road- just a stone's throw from Orchard Conrad (also on this list), it's close to the Orchard Road shopping belt.

Dining:

There are several restaurants here, from Chinese to European. Its brasserie, Brassiere Les Saverus, is where Julien Royer (of 3-Michelin starred Odette) worked before he opened Odette.

Unfortunately, the last time we dined here, the food was so awful, we decided never to return.

Any questions about the best luxury hotels in Singapore? Let me know in the comments!