Now that travel’s a thing again, many of us are jetting off to the likes of Japan, Thailand and Australia.
But sometimes, we’re just looking for a short getaway that doesn’t involve rushing to the airport, worrying if we’ve forgotten our passport and the hassle of getting through customs — which is when staycations are a fab idea.
Plus, there is a bevy of exciting new hotels that are set to welcome visitors in 2023, alongside those that have just reopened.
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30 Best Singapore Hotels for Staycations
Here are the best Singapore hotels worth packing your bags for.
The Outpost Hotel ($300 to $460 per night)
After a two-year hiatus (it was an Stay-Home-Notice Covid-19 facility), The Outpost Hotel Sentosa has recently reopened. It’s also an adults-only hotel, so it’s perfect for mums and dads looking for alone time without the kids.
To celebrate its opening, the hotel launched a three-day-two-night Coast-to-Coast package with various activities to choose from so you can customise your stay. Think a thrilling RHIB ride, a romantic tandem bike-and-picnic experience or an elegant dinner date in a cable car.
The Outpost Hotel is at 10 Artillery Avenue #03-01 Palawan Ridge, Singapore 099951
Pullman Singapore Orchard ($380 to $550 per night)
Occupying what was once the Grand Park Orchard is the new Pullman Singapore Orchard, which opened in Dec 2022. Part of the Accor Group, the Pullman brand has some 140 hotels globally, and this marks its first property in Singapore. Located on the busy Orchard shopping strip, it’s just steps away from malls like Takashimaya and Paragon, as well as the flagship Apple store.
The hotel now comes outfitted with 308 rooms that have been stylishly refreshed with the contemporary aesthetic of Pullman’s properties.
For dining, there’s the glasshouse-esque Eden Restaurant, the Atelier Lounge for bespoke cocktails, and P.S.O. Beach Club, a poolside space reimagined as a beach club with cabanas, sunbeds, cocktails and bar bites. For fitness junkies, there’s a 24/7 fitness club.
The Eden Restaurant is temporarily closed at the time of writing.
Pullman Singapore Orchard is at 270 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238857
Vibe Hotel Singapore Orchard ($210 to $310 per night)
The first Vibe hotel to open outside of Australia, Vibe Hotel Singapore Orchard opened in November last year and is designed with a convivial atmosphere and spaces made for mingling. Step in and be greeted by the foliage-decked Lobby Bar that serves coffee in the day and alcoholic options at night, as well as open-concept all-day dining destination Roos. This serves Aussie-inspired brekkie, all-day grills, handmade pasta and Asian fare.
Its 256 rooms span five categories, including a spacious family room for those with little ones. To keep you entertained, there’s an idyllic outdoor pool where guests can also enjoy a barbeque, a 24-hour gym, and specially curated in-house programmes.
Vibe Hotel Singapore Orchard is at 24 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore 228518
Pan Pacific Orchard (Opening May 2023)
Also coming to Orchard Road is Pan Pacific Orchard, which opens June 2023, right next to shopping malls such as Palais Renaissance, Ion Orchard, and Isetan Scotts.
Dreamt up by the renowned Woha Architects, it’s designed to be an urban oasis and features four interconnected open-air terraces – Forest, Beach, Garden and Cloud, all festooned with foliage. A highlight is the Beach Terrace, which houses the hotel’s expansive outdoor pool. Flanked by sandy shores, tropical foliage and a pool bar, it whisks guests away on a beach holiday experience.
Each of its 347 luxuriously outfitted guest rooms affords a lovely view too – either of the terraced landscape or the Singapore cityscape.
Pan Pacific Orchard is at 96 Somerset Rd, Singapore 238163
Raffles Sentosa Resort & Spa (Opening Late 2023)
If you’re looking to unwind amidst lush serenity, pack your bags for Raffles Sentosa Resort & Spa. Initially planned to debut in 2022, it is now scheduled to open its doors in the second half of 2023.
The first villa-only resort in the country, it houses 62 villas set in over 100,000 sq m of lush landscaping, and you’ll be treated to vistas of the South China Sea. Take your pick from the 260 sqm one-bedroom villas to the 450 sqm four-bedroom villa that’s ideal for a family escapade. All come with their own exclusive pool and terrace so you can relax in privacy and comfort.
Facilities will include a bar, restaurants, a fitness centre, an event room, and two meeting rooms.
Raffles Sentosa Resort & Spa is at 2 Bukit Manis Road, Sentosa, Singapore 099891
Mondrian Singapore Duxton (Opening March 2023)
You can look forward to the opening of boutique hotel Mondrian Singapore Duxton come March this year in the Duxton Hill neighbourhood.
The hotel’s design nods to the area’s rich heritage and traditional architecture, and its 302 rooms offer converging views of the historic shophouses and modern skyline through floor-to-ceiling windows. Guests can also marvel at immersive installations and a contemporary collection of local and international artwork. For dining and amenities, it’ll house an eclectic collection of bars and restaurants, alongside a cinematic rooftop pool outfitted with cabanas and a cocktail lounge.
Mondrian Singapore Duxton is at 16A Duxton Hill, Singapore 089970
Artyzen Singapore (Opening 2023)
Located on Cuscaden Road and spanning 20 storeys, the Artyzen Singapore is the first Singapore property by the Hong Kong-based Artyzen Hospitality Group. It stands in place of the historic Villa Marie (formerly owned by Tan Hoon Siang, the great-grandson of Tan Tock Seng) and is slated to be unveiled in mid 2023.
You can look forward to spending the night in one of the 142 elegantly designed rooms, with eight suites (that are at least 76 sq m) and 134 standard rooms (38 sq m) decorated with art pieces giving a wink to the Straits’ past. If you’re feeling peckish, there’ll be three dining outlets offering Peranakan-inspired fare: The bar and lounge on the first and second levels, a restaurant on the fourth, and the Sky restaurant for rooftop views.
You can also hit up the Garden Spa for a spot of pampering, or the gym that’s located on the fifth floor.
Artzyen Singapore is at 7 Cuscaden Rd, Singapore 249718
Edition Hotels, Singapore (Opening Late 2023)
Boutique hotel brand Edition will be putting its stamp on our island with the new The Singapore Edition that will occupy the site of the former Boulevard Hotel in Orchard.
Envisioned by American hotelier Ian Schrager and Marriott International, the eight-storey building will house 190 sophisticated rooms and is set to open in the later half of 2023.
Guests can also look forward to five restaurants and bars, a rooftop pool, spa, fitness centre, and over 6,400 sq ft of indoor-outdoor meeting and event space.
The Standard, Singapore
Renowned boutique hotel brand The Standard is expanding its portfolio with a new property in Singapore. It will see 143 rooms housed in a building designed by Singapore architect firm DP Architects, while the interiors are by Ministry of Design. Guests can also expect a signature restaurant, an infinity pool, and a bar set within a botanical courtyard.
It’s located at Orange Grove Road, and in close proximity to the bustling Orchard Road shopping belt. There will be an array of culture and art programmes for guests, a fitness centre, meeting rooms and more.
Conrad Singapore Orchard (Opening Late 2023)
Regent Singapore has been rebranded and given a fresh makeover as Conrad Orchard Singapore.
Its rooms aren’t ready yet, however; all 440 rooms and suites are undergoing extensive refurbishment from now till late 2023, and will be fully opened by 2024. But for now, you can check out its array of 10 restaurants and bars. This includes the one-Michelin-starred Summer Palace, and award-winning Italian restaurant Basilico, Korean barbeque place Seoul, and Manhattan cocktail bar.
Conrad Singapore Orchard is at 1 Cuscaden Rd, Singapore 249715
Capella Singapore ($1,100 to $1,600 per night)
Consistently rated one of Singapore’s most luxurious hotels, Capella’s combination of colonial and modern design exudes privacy and peace.
Capella Singapore entwines a pair of colonial bungalows with a new curvilinear annexe on Sentosa. The luxury resort’s construction started in 2003, and was opened only in 2009, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Norman Foster to reflect Singapore’s journey from British outpost to world-class tropical city.
Opened in 2009, Refurbished in 2021
A year-long refurbishment of its suites and villas by Hong Kong interior designer Andre Fu, unveiled July 2021, respects that dialogue of old and new.
Instead of an overhaul, he has complemented the original interiors by the late Jaya Ibrahim, whose design for Capella was based on pared-down luxury and balanced symmetry.
“I have tried to respect that original intent, while infusing an evolved level of luxury that the modern hotel guest has come to expect,” says Fu.
The modern enhancements are seen in the softer silhouettes and a stylish palette of sand, sage and mineral grey. Green is also prominent. The tranquil hues bring the outdoors in – the 112-room property is surrounded by rainforest.
In the updated spaces, a curvaceous, low-slung sofa is made for lounging and laptop work, while a two-tiered lounge table performs double duty as an informal dining spot and desk. Each new space has a relaxed residential feel, but is also multifunctional enough for the new leisure traveller.
Their famed infinity pools are the perfect place for daytime lounging, while in the evening, Bob’s Bar offers up a Havana-inspired old world feel, as well as tastings of the hotel’s infused rum in their nightly Bosun’s Call ritual.
Upon check in, you get to enjoy a host of free activities including complimentary in-room refreshments as well as sessions with the Capella Culturalist who will take you back a few centuries with stories of the area’s history.
Capella Singapore is located within Sentosa, 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island, 098297. Phone: 6377 8888.
W Singapore Sentosa Cove ($480 to $770 per night)
Expect a hip, Miami-vibe when you check into the W Singapore Sentosa Cove, with its undulating design and super happening pool. But if you’re heading to Sentosa with a mind to rest and relax, then W Singapore could also be your best choice.
Check into the 5-star hotel’s AWAY Spa for a spa treatment session to detox and decompress, then unwind to panoramic views of the yachts sailing out to sea from the marina.
W Singapore is located within Sentosa Cove, 21 Ocean Way, 098374. Phone: 6808 7288.
Villa Samadhi ($210 to $460 per night)
Nestled in the 22-hectare Labrador Nature Reserve is Villa Samadhi, a stately colonial black and white building with 20 rooms, some with their own plunge pools and balconies. A jaunt across a suspended bridge will take you to the standalone Tamarind Hill, where authentic Thai food awaits.
Villa Samadhi is at 20 Labrador Villa Rd, Singapore 119193. Phone: 6929 2100.
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Equarius Villas, Resorts World Sentosa ($1,000 to $3,500 per night)
If you fancy a Balinese escape, a stay at the Equarius Beach Villas at Resorts World is currently the best way to go. Starting at 76 square metres, these luxurious residences include an outdoor patio as well as access to exclusive free form pools, 24-hour butler service and room service.
Equarius Villas is located within Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway Equarius, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Villas, 098269
The Warehouse Hotel ($470 to $670 per night)
With its historic location, The Warehouse Hotel is a uniquely Singaporean hotel, yet at the same time, its industrial-chic sophistication is reminiscent of New York or London. Its 37 rooms and suites feature different configurations and are kitted out with some of Singapore’s coolest brands including Mudrock for ceramics and Matters Prints for bedding.
Warehouse Hotel is at 320 Havelock Road, Robertson Quay, 169628. Phone: 6828 0000
Lloyd’s Inn ($240 to $310 per night)
Minimalist, white and modern, Lloyd’s Inn is a design dream hidden away just minutes from Orchard Road. Its simplicity is reminiscent of Tokyo’s space-efficient hotels, while the staycation promotions are decidedly creative.
There are nine types of rooms in Lloyd’s Inn, notably the loft-style Patio Room, a Big Sky Room, and a Big Garden Room which comes with a private outdoor garden.
Lloyd’s Inn is at 2 Lloyd Rd, Singapore 239091. Phone: 6737 7309
The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore ($560 to $880 per night)
The East Wing was relaunched in late April 2021 after a nine-month renovation, together with the refreshed Commonwealth cluster of eight meeting spaces.
New reception, New Republic Bar
The wing now showcases a new Republic bar and lounge inspired by sumptuous homes. Alongside it, the new reception zone for guests has the look of a grand residential library with books for browsing.
Beyond physical changes, the Republic dining concept conveys stories of Singapore and the experiences of the 1960s. In contrast to Colony in the adjacent West Wing, which serves heritage cuisines and alludes to Singapore’s colonial past, Republic represents the next milestone, when Singapore became a nation in 1965.
You’re not the only one itching to leave our shores, your kids are probably suffering from their own kind of cabin fever.
At the Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore, your kids (aged four to 12) can be transported on a safari adventure, where they will be presented with a passport to collect stamps on throughout the hotel.
Collect all the stamps and they can redeem a scoop of ice cream at Colony. At night, they’ll enjoy an in-room camping experience complete with tent, night lamp and a limited edition “Explorer” plushie. Book it during one of your little one’s birthdays and you’ll get a special cake surprise as well.
The Ritz Kids Night Safari Adventures is priced at $775 per night.
Ritz Carlton Singapore is at Marina Bay 7, Raffles Ave, 039799
Sofitel Singapore City Centre ($480 to $670 per night)
Enjoy a little joie de vivre with the whole family at the Sofitel Singapore City Centre, known for its French flair and attitude. Kids will be set up with their own special themed tents complete with a mattress for sleeping, as well as special amenities. Everyone can enjoy a luxurious breakfast in Racines, plus a swim in the hotel’s 30-metre long infinity pool, not to mention a late check-out at 4pm.
Sofitel Singapore City Centre is located within Guoco Tower, 9 Wallich St, Singapore 078885
Shipping Container Hotel ($500 per night)
Want an out-of-the-box experience? What looks like nondescript shipping containers in the Ayer Rajer Crescent areas are actually pop-up hotels, a new concept by local start-up company Shipping Container Hotel in 2020.
Not just eco-friendly but totally gram-worthy, they offer all the trappings of a hotel stay, too. Each has a bedroom, living and dining rooms, a full kitchen, bathroom, patio complete with a BBQ pit, as well as air-conditioning, a toilet and fresh running water.
It’s not a permanent spot, too. According to its website, the company seeks for each hotel to be at any one location for just a couple of years before they start sussing out new locations on the island.
Currently, the Shipping Container Hotel can be found at the Gardens by the Bay near Marina Bay Sands, Haw Par Villa in Pasir Panjang, and One-North.
Room rates used to be $160 to $180 per night in 2020, but are now $500 per night for the Garden Pods.
Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa ($420 to $890 per night)
Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa is a 5-star luxury family-friendly resort located on Sentosa Island, a 15-min drive from Downtown Core. This resort is equipped with four dining establishments, a spa along with a fitness center, kid’s entertainment center and much more.
The Infinite Family Experiences staycation package will allow you to take a much-needed break from your daily life without the stress of travel. Starting from $458++ per night, this package includes a one-night stay in a Luxury Family room for two adults, children, with breakfast buffet included, $150 dining credit, bicycle usage, and access to Villa des Enfants.
Sofitel Sentosa is at 2 Bukit Manis Rd, Sentosa, 099891 Phone: 6708 8310
Marina Bay Sands ($670 to $2,500 per night)
For those looking for a quiet staycation getaway, Marina Bay Sands Flexible Rate Package will not disappoint.
Starting from $669 per night, this package includes entry to SkyPark Observation Deck, guaranteed access to the Infinity Pool, SkyPark Observation Deck, WiFi, and flexibility to cancel up to two days before your stay in case your plans change.
Additional hotel guest privileges include discounts on dining and shopping at The Shoppes, and food and beverage discounts when you book a suite.
Marina Bay Sands is at 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956. Phone: 6688 8868.
Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa ($400 per night)
As the only beachfront resort in Singapore, Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa is not only popular for its beach, but also for all the activities it has to offer on Sentosa island.
There is no shortage of fun activities this resort has to offer, whether you’re into a more active lifestyle and enjoy water sports, or are looking for a calm and relaxing time at the spa.
Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa is located within Sentosa, 101 Siloso Road. Phone: 6275 0100
St. Regis Singapore ($640 to $990 per night)
Located in the prime shopping district, near the Singapore Art Museum and Botanic Gardens, St. Regis is a great hotel to take advantage of the luxuries Singapore has to offer.
Take advantage of its Distinctive Luxury package, which includes a luxurious suite offer, $100 hotel credits per stay, daily breakfast, 10% off hotel spa treatments, 2 pieces of laundry pressing, and butler service. Offer is valid for stays until 30 June, 2023. Use promo code A1475.
St Regis Singapore is at 29 Tanglin Rd, Singapore 247911. Phone: 6506 6888
Goodwood Park Hotel ($460 to $820 per night)
The heritage hotel is constantly upgraded to stay ageless. About a third of its 233 rooms and suites were refurbished in the latest round which wrapped up in February, after being delayed by the pandemic.
Conserved as National Monument in 1989
Built in 1900 as the Teutonia Club for German expatriates, the tower of the hotel was gazetted as a national monument in 1989.
Keeping in mind this storied past, architect Ernesto Bedmar has preserved the hotel’s timeless appeal while delivering a fresh, contemporary aesthetic in the rooms. The decor focuses on clean lines and a light, earthy colour palette for a soothing ambience. The white quartz and white leather in the furnishings are stylish. Natural wood and fabrics, including handwoven jute rugs, soften the look of each room.
Herringbone parquet floors are a classic match for the high ceilings. Nostalgic black and white photographs of local scenes from yesteryear – the works of Singapore-based French multidisciplinary artist Gilles Massot – adorn the walls.
Guests have the option of using ceiling fans for natural ventilation. These are existing fans with a classic look, though many were touched up during the redesign.
To go greener still, the rooms of the sanctuary fringing Orchard Road are now lit by energy-saving LED options.
Goodwood Park Hotel is at 22 Scotts Rd, Singapore 228221. Phone: 6737 7411
KeSa House ($180 to $340 per night)
KeSa House, formed from 10 restored shophouses painted a vivid turquoise, reopened in March 2021 after a hiatus. The Chinatown hotel – along with Wanderlust in Little India – is now under a new brand, The Unlimited Collection by Oakwood.
The pandemic is turning out to be an opportune moment for renewal. With Oakwood focusing on branding to differentiate the hotels and carried out some refurbishments, he adds.
A green hotel in Chinatown’s Keong Saik area
KeSa House’s green values are evident. The hotel key card is encased in a see-eat-do area guide that is artfully folded like a tiny map that doubles as a card case.
Guests use a QR code to access services in the hotel, including check-in and check-out payments and can even order food to their rooms from next-door Olivia Restaurant and Lounge with a QR code.
Refillable bottles are in every room. Guests go to a shared kitchenette where Nordaq filters dispense still or sparkling water.
Designed by the iThink Consulting Group, the 60 contemporary rooms have a calming colour palette of white oak, emerald hues and anthracite grey. But each space has a unique layout, some with skylights.
Mr Roy Liang, Oakwood’s regional general manager for Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam, says: “The Unlimited Collection by Oakwood is designed for the independent traveller who seeks to celebrate life through discovering new experiences, one who is always looking for new stories on each journey.”
KeSa House is at 55 Keong Saik Rd., Singapore 089158. Phone: 6958 1588
Four Seasons Singapore ($530 to $1,500 per night)
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore debuted its Hypoallergenic Room Collection in January 2021. Besides anti-allergy pillows and bedding, hardwood flooring and roller blinds also minimise dust and mould.
Taking a leaf from the nearby Singapore Botanic Gardens, the contemporary interiors of the two rooms are in cool greens and blues.
More rooms may be converted if global travel returns to near pre-pandemic levels, says Mr Peter Draminsky, regional vice-president and general manager of the hotel. Meanwhile, the Four Seasons Spa is being beautified this month.
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore is at 190 Orchard Blvd, Singapore 248646. Phone: 6734 1110
Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay ($360 to $760 per night)
The Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay reopened in December 2020 after a $45 million transformation that highlights a fantastical four- level indoor forest and urban garden. New amenities have continued to be rolled out, including a fancy club lounge and spin-bike studio in the last couple of months.
Hygiene and wellness have become main concerns of guests in these pandemic times, and as such, measures range from anti-viral walls to rooftop farms supplying herbs, fruit and edible flowers to the in-house restaurants, bars and spas, like at Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay.
Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay is at 6 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039594. Phone: 6845 1000
Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard ($540 to $640 per night, min. 6 nights)
Pan Pacific Orchard emerged in 2022 as a zero-waste tropical skyrise. The hotel has already completed renovations that show off sky gardens, spacious suites and aqua fitness equipment in April 2021
The hotel will also be fitted with a rainwater harvesting system and a compactor that turns food waste into compost to fertilise its sky gardens.
Ms Cinn Tan, the group’s chief sales and marketing officer, says “Looking to the long term, when international travellers return, we want to be ready to welcome the new generation of travellers with their modern lifestyles – which we foresee will include a greater appreciation of nature and a focus on sustainability.”
Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard is at 96 Somerset Rd, Singapore 238163. Phone: 6884 5222
Hilton Singapore Orchard ($460 to $1,200 per night)
After an extensive revamp, the former Mandarin Orchard opened its doors in January 2023 as the luxurious new Hilton Orchard Singapore.
Billed the largest hotel in Singapore, the new Hilton flagship boasts 1,080 refurbished rooms and suites across two towers with elegant botanical-inspired interiors as well as refreshed event spaces. There’ll also be two 24-hour fitness centres, an outdoor pool, a new Executive lounge, as well as a direct connection to the Mandarin Gallery shopping mall.
Dining-wise, apart from the award-winning Chatterbox and fine-dining restaurant Shisen Hanten, guests can look forward to three new dining concepts — Estate, an all-day dining buffet restaurant with elevated modern-Asian cuisine, as well as famed Italian resto Osteria Mozza and the Ginger Lily lobby lounge and bar.
Hilton Singapore Orchard is at 333 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238867. Phone: 6737 4411
Conrad Centennial Singapore ($490 to $1,000 per night)
Previously housing those on Covid-19 Stay Home Notice, Conrad Centennial Singapore, nestled next to Millennia Walk, started welcoming staycation-going guests with an array of hotel promos in December 2021.
However, with the return of tourists, these promotions have since been snuffed out.
Conrad Centennial Singapore is at 2 Temasek Blvd, Singapore 038982
This article first appeared in Singapore Women’s Weekly, The Straits Times.