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.
The Vagabond Club
A 41-room boutique hotel designed by Jacques Garcia between Kampong Gelam and Little India, home to a whiskey library and live jazz.
At a glance
- Type
- Boutique design hotel
- Area
- Jalan Besar, Singapore
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- hotelvagabondsingapore.com
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Whiskey library
- Live jazz
- Bar
Why we recommend it
The Vagabond Club is a 41-room boutique hotel on Syed Alwi Road, between the heritage quarters of Kampong Gelam and Little India, and it marked French designer Jacques Garcia's first project in Asia. The interiors are theatrical and richly layered, and the hotel now belongs to Marriott's Tribute Portfolio.
Its social hub is The Whiskey Library & Jazz Club, which stocks more than 1,000 rare whiskies and hosts live jazz, alongside Bar Vagabond. Rooms are on the intimate side, in keeping with the boutique scale. The location puts the temples, markets and food of Little India and Kampong Gelam within walking distance, and Jalan Besar and Farrer Park MRT stations are nearby.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
The Vagabond Club FAQs
How many rooms does the hotel have?
41 rooms.
Is there a bar?
Yes, Bar Vagabond and The Whiskey Library & Jazz Club, which hosts live jazz.