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.
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering
WOHA-designed hotel opposite Hong Lim Park, opened in 2013, known for its terraced sky gardens holding 15,000 square metres of greenery.
At a glance
- Type
- Eco-designed hotel
- Area
- Chinatown, Singapore
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- panpacific.com
Good to know
- Sky gardens
- Infinity pool
- Wellness floor
Why we recommend it
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering is one of Singapore's best-known examples of green architecture. Designed by the local practice WOHA and opened in 2013, the hotel faces Hong Lim Park on the edge of Chinatown and the business district, and its striking form, with terraced sky gardens, contoured planters and cascading greenery, has made it a favourite with architecture enthusiasts and photographers.
The building wraps its 367 rooms and suites in around 15,000 square metres of planted terraces, waterfalls and garden walls, more than double the area of the site it stands on. The design also uses features such as sensors, rainwater harvesting and solar power to reduce energy use, part of the brand's emphasis on sustainability. Rooms are contemporary, with timber and natural tones, and many look out on to the gardens or the city. The Collection Club rooms and suites add lounge access, with breakfast and evening drinks.
The fifth-floor wellness level is the hotel's signature space. Its infinity pool runs alongside the garden terraces, with cabanas set among the greenery, and there is a gym and spa on the same floor. The pool can close temporarily for maintenance, so check before you go if a swim is important. The hotel's restaurant and bar look on to Hong Lim Park.
The hotel suits both business and leisure travellers. It is a practical base for exploring Chinatown, Clarke Quay and Boat Quay on foot, and it is close to the offices of the Central Business District. Couples will appreciate the gardens and pool, and families can find interconnecting room options. Rates sit in the upper-mid range for central Singapore. Higher floors give the best views of the garden terraces and the city, so it is worth asking for one when you book, and weekend rates can be lower than weekday rates in this business-oriented part of the city.
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering is at 3 Upper Pickering Street. Chinatown and Clarke Quay MRT stations are a few minutes away, and Telok Ayer station is also close. Hong Lim Park, opposite, is the city's designated Speakers' Corner, and the Chinatown streets, Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Maxwell Food Centre are within walking distance. Changi Airport is around 25 minutes by taxi.
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering FAQs
Who designed the hotel?
The Singapore architecture practice WOHA.
Does it have a pool?
Yes, an infinity pool on the Level 5 wellness floor, set among the sky gardens.
How many rooms are there?
367 rooms and suites.
How much greenery does the building have?
Around 15,000 square metres of sky gardens, planted terraces and green walls.
Which MRT stations are nearby?
Chinatown, Clarke Quay and Telok Ayer stations are all close.
What does the Collection Club include?
Lounge access with breakfast and evening drinks for guests in Club rooms and suites.
How do I contact the hotel?
Call +65 6809 8888 or email [email protected].
What is nearby?
Hong Lim Park, Chinatown, Clarke Quay and Boat Quay.