The best hotels for a staycation in Singapore
Staycations let you get away from the daily grind for a few nights, and aren't we glad that there are many fantastic hotels in Singapore to explore? Especially now, with new hotels popping up around town, Singaporeans are spoilt for choice with more reasons to plan a staycay. In 2022, let Singapore be your oyster. From chic boutique hotels to luxurious refurbished heritage hotels, cosy up under the sheets with your other half or have an urban getaway with your friends without ever having to leave the country.
Raffles Hotel Singapore
Housed in a beautifully restored colonial building from 1887, the iconic Raffles Hotel provides a relaxing getaway in the heart of the city. Since the hotel has just undergone a meticulous two-year refurbishment by acclaimed interior designer Alexandra Champalimaud, there's no better time to book a stay than now. The hotel boasts beautiful interiors with antique furnishings, fine oriental carpets, and teak wood flooring. In addition to the six existing suite categories, the revitalised hotel offers three new ones: Residence, Promenade, and Studio Suites.
The luxurious hotel boasts a choice of 14 dining options – including BBR by Alain Ducasse and the Raffles Courtyard –and a shopping arcade, outfitted with a charming Raffles Boutique and various retail brands such as Leica, Rimowa, and The Hour Glass. And if you're looking for the famous Singapore Sling, head up to the hotel's Long Bar.
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
Treat yourself and your loved ones to a staycation with picture-perfect views of the Marina Bay at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore. Inside the architectural masterpiece by John Portman, you’ll find interiors that evoke modern sophistication. Soak up views from the private balcony of the Premier Room, spend quality time with a small group of friends in the one-bedroom City Suite. Each guest room is outfitted with plush patterned carpets and wood-panelled walls, featuring oriental influences and motifs combined with sprawling views of the city, bay or ocean.
Cool down and take a dip in the stunning 25-metre outdoor pool while gazing out at spectacular views of the Marina Bay; or pamper yourself to an indulgent treatment at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Singapore.
Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore
Strike the right balance between staying within walking distance of the Orchard shopping belt while luxuriating in complete bliss at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore. Set amidst 15 acres of lush gardens, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore is a sanctuary just seven minutes from the hustle and bustle of Orchard Road. You can choose to stay in one of the three distinctive wings, whether it’s the newly rejuvenated Tower Wing, the tropical Garden Wing, or ultra-lavish Valley Wing.
A staycation at the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore is great for foodies. With the hotel’s extensive range of culinary options, you'd be spoilt for choice. Choose from eight restaurants and bars and a total of 11 dining concepts: from a sumptuous array of local heritage hawker dishes at The Lobby Lounge, to an all-day international buffet at The Line, featuring 16 live kitchens and dishes that are freshly prepared a la minute. There's also farm-to-table meals made with premium produce sourced from around the world at Origin Grill – not to mention stellar tipples at the bar for a nightcap before you head back up to your room for a good night's sleep.
And if you're looking to pamper yourself or your loved ones, the hotel is also home to Chi, The Spa. The spa offers holistic treatments based on time-honoured methods shared by many Asian cultures, using natural ingredients for the its signature revitalising and therapeutic treatments.
The Vagabond Club
Immerse yourself in a luxury-drenched world with a stay at The Vagabond Club. The opulent boutique hotel offers three unique themed packages, each with a night’s stay in one of its 41 impressively decorated rooms. Know a whiskey lover? Surprise them with ‘All I Want For Christmas is Whiskey’, which comes with a lavish seven-course Yellow Pot dinner paired with seven fine dram varieties from The Whiskey Library. Foodies will enjoy the ‘Experience Yellow Pot Staycation’, where stays come accompanied with a three-course dinner at the famed Chinese restaurant. Alternatively, explore the charms of the neighbourhood with a guided bespoke tour as part of the ‘Discover Little India Vagabond Style’ package. You’ll see the colourful district in a new light with the two-hour walking tour. Read More…
