Singapore

Arguably king of the pricey hotels in Marina Centre, with magnificent views across to the towers of the Financial District – even from the bathrooms, where butlers will fill the bath for you. — Rough Guide

With an impressive contemporary art collection and Singapore’s largest guest rooms, plus stunning bathrooms with views to match. — Insight Guides

Glitzy stay on seven acres of gardens with Warhol and Stella art, award-winning service and the best view in town. — Jetsetter

Another contender for rooms with a view on our list is the Ritz Carlton, with all of its 608 guest rooms – some of the largest in the city – providing unobstructed views of the Singapore skyline. — Time Out

Strategically located alongside Singapore’s Suntec City convention center, across from the cultural life at the Esplanade and a five-minute drive to the entertainments of Marina Bay. — Gayot

The newest spot at Fullerton Bay can be found within the protected confines of Clifford Pier. — Wallpaper

With dazzling bayside views and a refined rooftop bar, The Fullerton Bay Hotel in Singapore is a boutique that exemplifies modern glamour. — Mr & Mrs Smith

It's intimate by Singapore hotel standards (100 rooms), and with its top-notch service and wonderful amenities, the property feels exclusive and private. — Oyster

Set along a historic pier, the Fullerton Bay Hotel is built completely over water. — Fodor's

Part of Fullerton Heritage, a mixed-used complex that entails retail, residential, dining and entertainment options, this is not just the better of the two Fullerton Hotels here, it is... — Star Service

A hotel whose name is instantly recognizable, the Raffles Singapore is pure colonial confection, a landmark maintained in its original style, with liveried Sikh doormen greeting guests. — Afar Magazine

Many visitors consider a stay at the historic Raffles Hotel to be an essential part of visiting Singapore, and even the backpackers pull out their best clothes and trek down from Little... — Star Service

Though celebrating its 125th birthday in 2012, the hotel is still a magnet for A-listers (Elizabeth Taylor, Diane von Furstenberg, and Barry Diller have all stayed here). — Travel + Leisure

This hotel is a solid luxury choice for business and leisure travelers, and anyone who appreciates history and old-fashioned charm. — Oyster

If price is no object, then Raffles will deliver a blend of luxury, history, and colonial ambiance no other hotel can match. — Frommer's

Near Orchard Road, this "elegant refuge full of old-money businessmen" houses a fine private art collection, including a sculpture by Botero and a sketch by Joan Miró. — Condé Nast Traveler

The St. Regis, a new addition to a city chock-full of 5-star accommodation, offers high-quality service and an array of extravagant extras. — Fodor's

Unwind before bed in the deep tub at the center of the mirror- and marble-filled bathroom, generously stocked with fluffy towels from Ploh. — Concierge

British Colonial–style digs in the heart of Singapore's shopping district, with three restaurants and a spa. — Jetsetter

The fleet of shiny Bentleys in front of this striking metal-and-glass-clad tower indicates the lavishness within. — Gayot

Perched on the threshold of one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities, Capella Singapore hotel is a laid-back tropical escape just a stone's throw from the city, on idyllic Sentosa Island. — Mr & Mrs Smith

All rooms are serviced by personal assistants: ask them to arrange night safaris trips to the nearby zoological gardens. — Travel + Leisure

The 112-room Capella Singapore, which opened in 2009, is the preferred staycation address for the city’s deep-pocketed crowd. — The Telegraph

It offers strategic perks such as the South China Sea-facing Bob'€™s Bar, where Asia's top business types gather over the signature Kaffir Lime Mule. — Gayot

An exquisite Sentosa Island colonial/modern hybrid on 30 acres, the first Asian outpost of the nascent Capella brand is a poised yet easygoing hotel that’s refreshing for straight-laced Singapore. — Condé Nast Traveler

At a stroke Marina Bay Sands has become the largest hotel in Singapore, with an astonishing 2500 rooms. — Rough Guide

This casino-resort extravaganza wows travelers with its spectacular architecture and endless array of offerings. — Gayot

This $5.5 billion resort is the most ambitious hotel here, and one that has transformed Singapore's skyline with its trio of soaring interconnected steel and glass towers. Built on... — Star Service

At 57 stories, Marina Bay Sands towers above Singapore. It seems fitting, then, that the massive hotel’s amenities rise to the occasion as well. — Forbes Travel Guide

Now open exclusively to Marina Bay Sands hotel guests, entry into the 146-metre infinity pool... is perhaps worth the price of a staycation alone. — Time Out

The 240-room W Singapore Sentosa Cove is a trendy luxury property in Singapore's exclusive Sentosa Cove. — Oyster

The W Hotels in the likes of Hong Kong and Taipei have become genuinely hot destinations for locals, and it will be interesting to see if the Singapore version can lure people. — Time Out

Singapore’s resort island is an easy escape for those wanting to cool off by the pool, and this young-at-heart resort offers plenty of space to do it. — Forbes Travel Guide

A new 240-room glass-and-steel hotel on Sentosa Island, a playground of beaches, golf courses, and water slides 15 minutes by cab from downtown Singapore. — Condé Nast Traveler

At one of Singapore's hottest slumber spots, rooms are playful, whimsical and spacious, with a choice of mood lighting, botanical motifs and good-size bathrooms. — Lonely Planet

Overlooking Marina Bay and adjacent to the Marina Square shopping mall, this property with a fan-shaped atrium has staff who "welcome you like you are coming home with every visit". — Condé Nast Traveler

Inside this pyramid-shape Marina Square hotel, the level of service is second to none. Subdued, modern elegance and personal attention are the hallmarks here. — Fodor's

This Lion City mainstay, built on reclaimed land, was renovated in 2005, with all 527 rooms and the dramatic, fan-shaped atrium receiving a facelift. — Travel + Leisure

With its unusual fan-shaped structure and chic, glossy interiors, the Mandarin Oriental makes a long-lasting impression. — Time Out

The sumptuous rooms here have stunning views, either over Marina Bay and the ‘durians’ of the Esplanade theatre, or the city skyline. — Lonely Planet

30 rooms outfitted by Singaporean artists with such features as full-wall mirrors, four-poster beds suspended from the ceiling, and garden terraces. — Afar Magazine

The New Majestic Hotel is a small, historic boutique just outside Chinatown. — Oyster

There’s cool and arty and then there’s this place. It’s a boutique hotel disguised as a modern art museum and, in fact, a group of Singaporean artists designed the rooms. A former row of... — Frommer's

If money is no object, this is the boutique hotel to make a beeline for. — Rough Guide

Design-forward boutique in historic Chinatown with 30 art-filled rooms and a top-notch Cantonese restaurant. — Jetsetter

The hotel is luxurious and has all the amenities you could want, and rates can fall by a quarter at weekends. — Rough Guide

The atmospheric Straits Chinese-inspired lobby — complete with recently revamped Shophouse rooms and suites — is a huge draw. — The Telegraph

In the hotel’s 403 rooms and 19 suites, you’ll see a unique design throughout that incorporates a Western sensibility with a distinct Peranakan culture. — Forbes Travel Guide

Singapore is a shopper's paradise, and it's not unusual to find high-end hotels sharing an entry area with an entire mall. The InterContinental offers easy access to both retail... — Star Service

Situated in a clutch of restored 1920s shophouses, the InterContinental is a luxurious nostalgia kick. — Time Out

The hotel is still at the top of its game, luxurious to a fault, well placed right in the middle of Orchard Rd, and has its own high-end mini-mall, too. — Rough Guide

This tour group favorite is brilliantly located in the center of Orchard Road. — Frommer's

The grand main lobby has black-and-white Italian marble and a huge mural, 87 Taoist Immortals, which is based on an 8th-century Chinese scroll. — Fodor's

An elegant yet informal place. — Lonely Planet

Hansel by Jo Soh is a great local brand with pretty and quirky fashion for ladies. Named for her pet dog, the store's past season themes have included inspiration from puffins, kueh lapis... — Afar Magazine

In a quiet, tree-lined street just off Orchard Rd, the Four Seasons has an elegance few top-end hotels round here can match. — Lonely Planet

Swankier hotels have sprung up around this compact island nation, but the Four Seasons remains Singapore's gold standard when it comes to service and creature comforts. — Concierge

A stately five-pearl property popular with both business travelers and families on shopping trips. — Oyster

This 255-room five-star hotel just off Orchard Road provides a posh and reliable home away from home for business and leisure travelers alike. — Gayot

Tucked into a corner of the fashionable end of Orchard Road, just five minutes from the MRT station, this hotel is snuggled in lush tropical greenery. It is the smallest and most... — Star Service

As impressive as the Raffles, its stunning atrium propped up on massive columns like an Egyptian temple. — Rough Guide

This "lovely remodeled old post office building is in a perfect location," across from the city-state's iconic Merlion statue and near the Asian Civilisations Museum and Esplanade Theatres on the Bay. — Condé Nast Traveler

This classic-made-modern luxury hotel stands in the heart of the Civic district, within walking distance of Raffles Place MRT station and the Esplanade. The deep-gray columned facade, a... — Star Service

One of Asia's top hotels... Rooms are oases of comfort, stylish and contemporary. — Frommer's

The hotel’s pièce de résistance, though, is the 25-meter outdoor pool that overlooks the Singapore River and the city's skyscrapers. — Travel + Leisure

The Shangri-La's magnificent 750-room property, centered around 15 acres of lush tropical gardens, is the closest thing to a resort hotel in Singapore. — Concierge

Well known as Singapore's "other botanic garden"... stunning landscaping is the décor from the glassed lobby and dining areas. — Condé Nast Traveler

For 30 years the Shangri-La has been one of Singapore's top hotels. Presidents have stayed here, but all travelers are treated to the same excellent service. — Fodor's

Three wings consisting of unusually shaped rooms (imagine odd angles and curves) on 15 landscaped acres a few blocks from pedestrian-friendly Orchard Road. . — Travel + Leisure

This old faithful still epitomizes elegance, with seven-hundred-plus rooms set in oodles of landscaped greenery. — Rough Guide

The Pan Pacific Singapore, which completed a full makeover of its rooms and public areas in 2012, is a solid contender among the business options surrounding the Suntec Convention... — Star Service

778 black-and-taupe rooms and a John Portman–designed atrium, on Marina Bay Harbor. . — Travel + Leisure

Taking the prize in the flash lobby stakes, the Pan Pacific soars up 35 storeys. — Lonely Planet

Designed by acclaimed American architect John Portman in 1986, the Pan Pacific is a real showpiece. — Time Out

An achingly hip lobby, more welcoming than your average business hotel, spacious suites and customer service which are second to none, show that it's a very well managed hotel. — Afar Magazine

367 spacious, stylish rooms housed in an impressive high-rise inspired by terraced rice fields and teeming with lush sky gardens and green walls. — Oyster

It's a city with ample green spaces, but even in Singapore you probably wouldn't expect a building to sprout so much greenery from its façade. — Wallpaper

Rooms are light, crisp and contemporary, with natural wood and soothing green hues, high ceilings and heavenly mattresses. — Lonely Planet

The stunning architecture at this hotel integrates environmental principles both inside and out; its lush sky gardens can be seen from the street. — Fodor's

The Parkroyal on Pickering opened in January 2013 across from Hong Lim Park close to Chinatown, the waterfront, Boat Quay and Clarke Quay and the business district. In a city known for... — Star Service

With more than a thousand rooms and 73 floors, this immense tower is the tallest hotel in Southeast Asia. — Frommer's

Set atop City Hall MRT interchange, only two blocks from the British-colonial enclave, Civic District, one of Singapore's most historic neighborhoods, Swissotel The Stamford is superbly... — Star Service

The views are as splendid as you’d expect from one of the tallest hotels in the world, with over a thousand rooms. — Rough Guide

A five-star stay in the heart of fast-paced Singapore, with breakfast, dining discounts and bicyle hire. — Jetsetter

Everyone raves about IM Pei's iconic Swissôtel, the tallest hotel in Southeast Asia. — Lonely Planet

This 393-room Marriott is an upscale business hotel with top-notch amenities. — Oyster

With its octagonal, green-tiled pagoda roof, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel has been an architectural icon in Orchard Road since the property started life as Dynasty Hotel in 1982. — The Telegraph

A fabulously central location makes this a popular high-end choice. — Lonely Planet

Sitting in the middle of the ranks, this Marriott was getting a much-needed overhaul at inspection in fall 2014, a renovation that promises to overhaul the lobby and comes on the heels of... — Star Service

This striking 33-story, pagoda-inspired property anchors Singapore's "million-dollar corner"—the intersection of Orchard and Scotts roads. — Fodor's

A contemporary hotel at the crossroads of Singapore’s business and shopping districts. — Jetsetter

Ask for a harbor view in the South Tower to enjoy the best views of the financial district skyscrapers overlooking Marina Bay. — Frommer's

Part of the Raffles City center in Singapore’s downtown core, Fairmont Singapore’s location is ideal for business travelers or vacationers looking to be in the middle of the action. — Forbes Travel Guide

Situated in the central business district, the Fairmont Singapore hotel is an enormous complex with 769 guest rooms and 16 restaurants and bars. — Travel + Leisure

Want the luxury of the legendary Raffles Hotel at a slightly more reasonable price? Join the other value-conscious types across the street at the Fairmont. — Concierge

In a 1920s building in Little India, the 29-room Wanderlust is a whimsical and stylish showcase of Singapore’s new generation of designers. — Condé Nast Traveler

Wanderlust is an upscale boutique hotel for thrill seekers and design connoisseurs with unique interiors... an adult playground of sorts. — Oyster

I stumbled upon this gem of a hotel while staying in Singapore for business. Between the individual artist-designed guest rooms, a phenomenal rustic French-inspired restaurant, and... — Afar Magazine

As the name suggests, this hotel is all about whimsy and fun. — Frommer's

As at its more established boutique sibling, Chinatown’s New Majestic, there’s a touch of modern-art wackiness at Wanderlust. — Rough Guide