Squeezed in among other soaring buildings next to the mall-scape of Suntec City is this classy high-rise, where there's little to disturb you during your stay except for round-the-clock room service deliveries. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Imported direct from the banks of the Rhine, this turreted Germanic folly with its sweeping arcades was christened the headquarters of the Teutonia Club in 1900 and began its apprenticeship as a hotel in 1914. It has high-standard rooms fitted out with exceedingly comfortable mod… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The plush old-fashioned rooms and minimalist executive suites at the Grand Hyatt Hotel disgorge you almost straight on to Orchard Rd. Shopaholics couldn't stay any closer to this capitalism-mad strip of boutiques and cavernous malls, unless they slept in the shops themselves. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Those who want to conduct in-depth explorations of Chinatown's thoroughfares will struggle to find accommodation that's better located than this Temple St fixture, which is the result of restoration work on a row of five old shophouses and is decorated with Peranakan flourishes. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Orchard has a much lower profile than its big-brand neighbours on Orchard Rd and can't claim the same levels of luxury that most of these offer. But this is a blessing in disguise, as its rates are very reasonable for what is still a top-end hotel, one with individual charact… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

You're unlikely to see a taller atrium in Asia than the Pan Pacific's dizzying 35-floor centrepiece space. A ride up in one of the lifts, which sparkle with multicoloured lights, is definitely not for vertigo sufferers. Harbour facing rooms are de rigueur here for their spectacul… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This gorgeous guesthouse was established a century ago as an enclave of shophouses and was converted a mere decade ago into a guesthouse featuring ornate Peranakan-style designs. These conversions gave the lodge modern class and enhanced its restful ambience while not taking anyt… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Is it worth coughing up the cash to stay at Raffles? The rooms aren't as bright as modern hotels, but wooden floors, high ceilings, leafy verandas, red pompom slippers, fresh roses, unwavering colonial ambience and famous Sikh doorman more than compensate. Maybe you'll get Noel C… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

In a prime riverside location at Robertson Quay is this small tower of a hotel, which has the look of a lighthouse that's been marooned inland. The rooms are too small to swing a stunted gerbil, much less a cat, but it's practically impossible to find better rates for a similar s… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This is the archetypal beach resort, its gently curving facade fronting a collection of sparkling swimming pools and positioned only a short skip away from a sandy beach. Set on a landscaped plot on Sentosa Island's western shore, it's Singapore's only true beachfront accommodati… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A brisk uphill climb removes this pleasant hotel from the overwhelming congestion of Orchard Rd. The name may lead you to believe that this is some kind of heritage hotel, but it's an appealingly contemporary place inside and out. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Royal Peacock spreads itself out over 10 refurbished shophouses and has a simple but warm character accentuated in most rooms by wood trimmings, floral fabrics and rich colours. Don't judge it solely by the foyer, which is engulfed in black marble. It's a relaxing, good-value… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A brassy, curvaceous monolith that looks like it's just flown in from Vegas. River-facing balconies are draped with bougainvilleas; facilities include gym, pool and self-service laundry. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

An amazing architectural relic, Madras Hotel's sexy Art Deco curves belie a mundanely decorated interior, but it's clean and superbly located. Ask for a balcony room. All rooms have TV and DVD. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Sexy Scarlet has seduced Singapore's boutique hotel market, leaving its competitors drooling. Occupying a string of gorgeous 1924 shophouses, 84 rooms are lustily decorated with deep velvet, gilt-framed mirrors, ebony timbers and plush Arabic cushions. The rooftop bar, Breeze, is… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The unassuming, chocolate-coloured Allson Hotel offers great promotional rates for a hotel in the heart of the Colonial District, only a block from the distinguished silhouette of Raffles Hotel. Some of the interior is due for a make over, particularly the tube-glass chandeliers … Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This classy business hotel is a little too far south to have much appeal to anyone except corporate travellers and those who want to devote themselves to the district of Chinatown, which is a brisk 15-minute walk away. Regardless, it has a restrained elegance that is sure to take… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The proprietors of the Berjaya Duxton, which is signed The Duxton but is officially known as the Berjaya Hotel, like to refer to it as a 'grand home', which is a good description. Behind the hotel's modest curving facade, lined with green shutters, is a seductive mixture of luxur… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This dazzling hotel is sequestered in a huge neoclassical structure that was built in 1928 and (believe it or not) once housed the city's main post office. Specialising in sumptuousness and offering every imaginable mod-con, this is the city's grandest hotel address. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The River View asserts that it's the only hotel on the banks of the Singapore River, a claim that neighbouring hotels along the Quays would dispute. Regardless, this unflappable place makes the most of its soothing waterfront ambience. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This is a simply stunning resort, discreetly spread out on a lovely landscaped site at the eastern end of Sentosa Island. Not to be confused with Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort, which is located at the western end of the island. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Four Seasons resides in quiet luxury a block behind Orchard Rd, its traditional Euro furnishings offset by Asiatic touches. Body buffs adore the air-conditioned tennis courts, while the top-notch restaurants sate the gourmands. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Too often, top-notch hotels make budget travellers feel like impostors when splashing out on an indulgent night. You'll get none of that at the Regent - super-friendly service fills the 12-storey marble-clad void above the lobby as the grand piano tinkles unassumingly nearby. Full Lonely Planet Review ›