Where to Stay in Singapore
A Splendid edit of where to stay in Singapore — six hotels chosen for architecture, atmosphere and the details that stay with you long after you've left.
2026-05-23
A Splendid Guide to
Singapore
Singapore is a city that rewards looking closely. The architecture, the food, the small independent designers building global brands from quiet ateliers — there is more here than first impressions suggest. Our Singapore features cover the addresses worth knowing, the houses worth ordering from, and the makers worth following.
Stories from Singapore
Lisa Von Tang and the Quiet Rewrite of the Cheongsam
Singapore-based designer Lisa Von Tang reinterprets Chinese heritage silhouettes for the modern wardrobe — the peplum, the kimono dress and more FW26 pieces.
2026-05-01
The World's Most Beautiful Hotels: 8 Stays
Eight of the most beautiful hotels in the world, reviewed in person by Splendid. From Maison Mystique in Khao Yai to Amanjena and Raffles Singapore.
2025-11-10
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best luxury hotels in Singapore?
Singapore's luxury landscape includes Raffles Hotel, The Capitol Kempinski, Six Senses Maxwell, The Fullerton Bay Hotel, and a growing number of design boutique stays in the conservation shophouses of Tanjong Pagar and Joo Chiat.
Where do designers and creatives shop in Singapore?
New Bahru in River Valley has become Singapore's destination for independent fashion and home labels — Lisa Von Tang's flagship sits inside the converted school complex alongside emerging designers she mentors. Tiong Bahru and Joo Chiat round out the city's small-shop circuit.
When is the best time to visit Singapore?
Singapore is two degrees north of the equator, so the climate is consistent year-round — warm, humid, with afternoon thunderstorms most days. February through April is marginally drier. Major festivals (Chinese New Year, Singapore Art Week) cluster in January and February.