Whether you’re a resident looking for a weekend staycation or a traveler looking for reputable hotel, little else beats a truly luxurious experience. Here are Singapore’s best properties according to the Michelin inspectors.
It may have changed hands many times over the last decade but Raffles, with its striking colonial architecture, remains an essential part of the Singaporean identity. The gardens may need some TLC and the public areas of shops, restaurants and boutiques are packed with visitors but, once ensconced in the areas reserved for hotel guests, the mood changes and the pace slows.
Recommended restaurants: Long Bar Steakhouse, Raffles Grill, Shinji (
)Mandarin Oriental
The Mandarin Oriental name is synonymous with luxury accommodation and impeccable service and this ‘branch’ of the international hotel group doesn’t disappoint. Rising up from the fan-shaped courtyard are 21 floors of comfort and sophistication, with breathtaking views of Marina Bay. The colours, silks, linens and carvings all pay tribute to the hotel’s unique setting.
Recommended restaurants: Cherry Garden, Dolce Vita, Melt Café
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia 
A hotel for the worldly and well-travelled. As soon as you walk through the doors of this classic, well-styled hotel, you find yourself instantly switching to relax mode and your pace slowing. The location is central and great views are a given – what makes this hotel stand out is the quality of the service, the standards of comfort and the attention to detail.
Recommended restaurants: Colony, Shiraishi, Summer Pavillion ()
Shangri-la
There are three different wings to this resort-style hotel: the Tower Wing, which is the oldest wing and whose floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of the city; the Garden Wing, ideal for those wanting to feel close to nature; and the Valley Wing, the most recent and most exclusive wing. The hotel is surrounded by 15 acres of tropical garden.
Recommended restaurants: Nadaman, Shang Palace
From its marble bathrooms to its elegant bedrooms blending Asian and Western styles, it’s clear this is a hotel that exudes sophistication and luxury. The location is also good, as its within walking distance of both the Botanic Gardens and the shops of Orchard Road. Another striking feature is Manhattan bar – a very glamorous space inspired by old New York.
Recommended restaurants: Basilico, Summer Palace
Further reading: Meet the couple trying to dine in every Michelin-starred restaurant in the world
