Andaz Singapore

When Hyatt first announced their Andaz sub-brand, there was a bit of skepticism about whether a corporate behemoth could really just decide overnight to join the design-hotel avant-garde. A decade or so on, they’ve put most people’s doubts to rest, but even so, Andaz Singapore still feels like a surprise. The German architect Ole Scheeren’s DUO towers are a dramatic statement indeed — but the hotel within, the first Andaz in Southeast Asia, turns out to be more than equal to the task.

The public spaces, from the lobby on up, are suitably impressive, equal parts luxe elegance and edgy futurism. But it’s in the rooms, by designer Andre Fu, that the Andaz Singapore really takes flight. They’re warm and organic but they’re also stunning visual compositions — and the views through the floor-to-ceiling windows are nothing short of extraordinary. And when it comes to comfort, there’s no expense spared; this place is the state of the art.

Some inventive dining options round out the package. The hotel’s 25th floor re-creates Singapore’s street food scene, with five restaurants and a bar packed in elbow-to-elbow. 665°F, the steakhouse, occupies the 38th floor, and Mr. Stork is the whimsically named rooftop bar, complete with teepee huts for semi-private lounging.