Hotel
Raffles Singapore
Singapore's grand colonial hotel, opened in 1887 by the Sarkies brothers, now an all-suite property with butler service and the birthplace of the Singapore Sling.
A 46-room boutique hotel set across six restored shophouses in Chinatown, pairing original features with a pared-back monochrome design.
Good to know
Hotel Mono occupies six historical shophouses on Mosque Street in Chinatown, combining original features such as air wells and ornate windows with a modern, monochrome interior. There are 46 rooms, and the scale keeps it calm despite the busy streets outside.
Rooms in heritage shophouses tend to be compact, so it suits travellers who plan to spend their days out exploring. The location is its biggest strength: hawker centres, temples, bars and restaurants are all within a few minutes' walk, including Sri Mariamman Temple and the Chinatown food streets. Chinatown MRT station is very close, giving quick access to Marina Bay, Little India and the airport line.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
46 rooms.
Call +65 6326 0430 or email [email protected].
Café
Specialty coffee bar and roastery in a former hardware shop on Tyrwhitt Road, one of the cafés that shaped Singapore's third-wave coffee scene.
Attraction
A 105-hectare waterfront garden at Marina Bay, known for its Supertree Grove, two vast glass conservatories and a free evening light show.
Bar
Award-winning cocktail bar at Amara Singapore in Tanjong Pagar, ranked No. 9 in The World's 50 Best Bars 2025, known for polished classics.
Thing to do
Opened in 1994 as the first zoo designed around nocturnal animals, explored by tram and walking trails through six geographical zones after dark.