When looking for accommodation in the Lion City, establishments down town and around iconic Marina Bay mostly come to mind. Yet hotels further afield open the doors to a different set of experiences and attractions.
Besides, with an excellent public transit system across the tiny land mass that is Singapore, just about anywhere is easily accessible in less than a jiffy.
Barely 10 minutes from Changi Airport, Capri by Fraser, Changi City offers guests the facilities of a tech-forward lifestyle hotel combined with the comfort of a serviced residence – think e-concierge services and Ciclotte cycling machines alongside walk-in wardrobes and Malin+Goetz luxury toiletries.
Dine at the poolside or pick up groceries at Changi City Point mall next door and prepare meals in fully equipped in-room kitchenettes.
3 Changi Business Park Central 1
Set within the pastoral Changi Village district, Raintr33 Hotel is a little-known boutique gem housed in two restored British colonial military buildings.
Step back in time as you check into luxuriously spacious rooms boasting private balconies overlooking hilly rainforest.
While you’re there, visit The Changi Museum, which commemorates the events of World War II in Singapore, take a bumboat ride to rustic Pulau Ubin and enjoy myriad food options at Changi Village.
33 Hendon Road
Located on the outskirts of bustling Little India, Hotel Yan is a chic industrial boutique hotel featuring high ceilings, exposed steel pipes, washed concrete walls and rustic wood.
While exuding a cool utilitarian feel overall, guest rooms, in the form of loft rooms to luxury suites, offer the expected creature comforts.
Step outside and find hip coffee joints interspersed with local delights at every turn.
162 Tyrwhitt Road
Amble through roof gardens and sky terraces during a relaxing stay in cheerfully appointed rooms at Genting Hotel Jurong.
At your doorstep is the idyllic Jurong Lake, known for landmarks such as the Chinese and Japanese Gardens.
Other attractions nearby include the Jurong Bird Park and Science Centre Singapore, while six shopping malls offer endless retail therapy.
For even more fun, board the free 24-hour shuttle service – Universal Studios and the integrated resort at Resorts World Sentosa is just 20 minutes away.
2 Town Hall Link
A classy business hotel featuring 150 contemporary hotel rooms and 161 serviced suites, what sets Park Avenue Rochester apart is its location amid the greenery of Rochester Park, a tranquil oasis in the biomedical research hub in western Singapore.
The district is also home to top-notch bistros and bars, and a stone’s throw from the Southern Ridges, a 10km stretch of park and nature reserves.
31 Rochester Drive
Linked to a series of sports- and family-themed malls, Oasia Hotel Novena is also set partway between the Orchard Road retail belt and Singapore’s Central Catchment Nature Reserves.
Whether you’ve spent the day shopping your socks off or trekking above the treetops, return to the earthy calm of your room and take in the night vista framed by bay windows.
8 Sinaran Drive
Within a country club at the edge of bucolic Lower Seletar Reservoir is Orchid Lodge, a relaxing 75-room sanctuary.
Each room boasts a private balcony overlooking the Aranda golf course, and guests enjoy complimentary use of the gym and three swimming pools.
If you tire of the club’s recreational and dining options, hop on the free shuttle service to the nearby Yishun MRT station and Northpoint Shopping Centre.
Orchid Country Club, 1 Orchid Club Road
A stay at Naumi Liora, a thoughtfully restored 1920s shophouse in Chinatown, lets you immerse in the illustrious and colourful history of the heritage enclave.
Its original Chinese double-leaf doors open out onto a unique juxtaposition of hipster cafes, indie boutiques and historic temples. After a full day of exploration, light projections highlighting the hotel’s architecture welcome you back.
55 Keong Saik Road
Once home to Malay royalty and Arab traders, the Kampong Glam neighbourhood is where eclectic boutiques, street murals and Middle-Eastern restaurants now converge.
Set in a row of 10 conservation shophouses here is The Sultan, featuring 60 guest rooms of which no two are alike. The faithfully preserved external façade belies the modern creature comforts and luxurious amenities within.
101 Jalan Sultan
The urban oasis that is Wangz Hotel is located in Tiong Bahru, picked as one of the most hipster neighbourhoods in the world by Vogue magazine.
Unique artworks scattered through the hotel reflect the locale’s arty vibe, where restored Art Deco buildings house trendy boutiques and Insta-friendly cafes.
For authentic local hawker cuisine, Tiong Bahru market is but a five-minute walk away.
231 Outram Road
Singapore’s first Hilton Garden Inn offers guests a relaxing stay in the bustling Little India enclave.
Its vicinity boasts historic sites and temples, as well as shopping options from Tekka Centre, Singapore’s largest indoor wet market, to the 24-hour department store Mustafa Centre, both institutions in their own right.
Wake up to the colourful view from your bay window, then unwind on a Suite Dreams by Serta bed after a day of sightseeing.
3 Belilios Road
Text: Mandy Lim Beitler/SilverKris