Small in geographical size it may be, but the city-state of Singapore is larger than life in almost every other sense, including its hotel scene which continues to grow by the year.
(Photo: Hotel Faber Park / Courtesy Booking.com)
Safe, ultra-modern, pristinely-maintained and dotted with iconic buildings, it’s easy to see the appeal of this glistening island country in Southeast Asia. Together with the more transient tourists who come here, Singapore is also known for its huge ex-pat community. And while some choose to lay down roots during their stay, others prefer a more temporary living arrangement, which in part explains the glut of upscale hotels . We’ve picked out some of the best to have opened over the past year.
Hotel Faber Park
Part of the Accor Group’s prestigious Handwritten Collection, Hotel Faber Park opened its doors in October 2003 to great fanfare – and for good reason. Located in the scenic environs of Mount Faber Peak, the only hilltop destination in Singapore, the 4-star hotel combines a prime setting with sublime views across the city. The on-site amenities aren’t to be sniffed at either, including among them a restaurant, a swanky bar and an outdoor swimming pool. Guest rooms are as contemporary as you’d expect and are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a private bathroom. For nearby attractions, the Singapore Cable Car, offering picturesque rides between Mount Faber, HarbourFront and Sentosa Island, is a short drive away. From $134 per night.
The Singapore Edition
(Photo: The Singapore Edition / Courtesy Booking.com)
Having soft launched at the tail-end of 2023, the Singapore Edition saw its official grand opening in May 2024, bringing the famous luxury hotel brand to this small corner of South East Asia. Bedecked in greenery, the slick, chic and sumptuous hotel on the fringes of Orchard Road, Singapore’s vibrant retail and dining complex. boasts all of the hallmarks of the renowned chain. There’s a a lobby area infused with Edition’s signature Black Tea fragrance, a state-of-the-art gym, an indulgent spa and a showpiece restaurant featuring high ceilings, plush velvet banquettes and a custom bar in green marble. On the hotel rooftop is a pool suspended nine floors above the courtyard, featuring a transparent opening that affords a dramatic fish’s eye view into the greenery beneath. From $587 per night.
COMO Metropolitan
The debut Singapore hotel by native brand COMO Hotels and Resorts, COMO Metropolitan arrived on the scene in September 2023 with its enticing high-rise offering, also located on Orchard Road. Part of the COMO Orchard complex featuring a fashion space, a wellness centre and a wide range of restaurants, this is a quintessential urban hotel. There’s an eye-catching outdoor infinity pool with views over the city, a fitness centre, a terrace and a pristinely maintained garden. For dining, guests can enjoy all-day food in an international eatery, and for recreation, they can make use of complimentary bikes. From $593 per night.
Conrad Singapore Orchard
(Photo: Conrad Singapore Orchard / Courtesy Booking.com)
The turn of 2024 saw the curtain rise on another hotel set among the retail mecca of Orchard Road. Billed as a tropical city retreat it became the second opening from Conrad Hotels & Resorts in Singapore, the Conrad Singapore Orchard continues the original’s theme of celebrating the city’s abundance of lush greenery amid the urban jungle. The hotel’s 445 guest rooms fuse refined living with botanical-inspired design, with floor-to-ceiling windows inviting nature in from the outdoors. Elsewhere, there are three tranquil communal spaces – an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and an Executive Lounge with balconies – along with an eye-catching skylit atrium. Food and beverage has by no means been forgotten either, with a choice of 10 bars and restaurants, including a Michelin-starred Chinese eatery. From $257 per night.
Artyzen
Marking its 10th anniversary, the Artyzen Hospitality Group opened the Artyzen Singapore in November 2023, a terracotta beacon amid a web of glistening skyscrapers in the beating heart of the city. A veritable architectural wonder, every element of the hotel’s distinct design was inspired by Singapore’s unique urban landscape that pops with colour every which way you turn, from its exposed concrete to its enchanting gardens, courtyards and covered walkways. Open-air terraces are awash with lush foliage while at the hotel’s summit is a swimming pool alongside a sunken lounge with picture-postcard vistas over the city. Up here is also a bar and enticing loungers that invite guests to relax and socialise at their leisure. The 142 guest rooms, meanwhile, are all bedecked with premium furnishings, artwork, and stone bathrooms and balconies. From $428 per night.
The Standard
(Photo: The Standard / Courtesy Booking.com)
Spread over eight floors on Orange Grove Road, a short walk from the UNESCO Botanic Gardens and Orchard Road, the Standard opened in 2024 with a distinctively Asian flavour, not least in the Japanese-inspired izakaya-style bar restaurant and bar, complemented by all-day dining at Café Standard. Guest rooms range from Cozy Single Pool Views through to vast Suite Spot Pool View options, all equipped with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a coffee machine and a private bathroom. Other communal facilities include an outdoor pool, a sun terrace and a pretty garden spanning the hotel’s first two floors. Free bike rentals and private parking are also available. From $265 per night.
Waterloo Street
Set to open in late 2025 on Waterloo Street, an area renowned for its local arts and cultural scenes, this new hotel will be the latest addition to the Accor Group’s Handwritten Collection. Featuring a total of 502 guest rooms, the ultra-stylish and heavily curated hotel promises to showcase unique character throughout the property. Its opening will represent Singapore’s second Handwritten Collection property, following the launch of Hotel Faber Park (see above), demonstrating the brand’s continued push across Asia.
Opening in late 2025