The 10 Best Heritage Hotels in Singapore (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 10 picks

The best heritage hotels in Singapore in 2026 are Raffles Hotel, the 1887 colonial icon; The Fullerton Hotel in the former General Post Office; Goodwood Park, a national monument from 1900; Capitol Kempinski in two restored landmarks; and The Warehouse Hotel, a converted 1895 godown on the river.

Singapore has turned many of its landmark buildings into hotels: colonial grand hotels, a post office, a theatre complex, riverside warehouses and rows of shophouses in Chinatown and Little India. Staying in one gives you a sense of place that the glass towers cannot, usually in the most walkable parts of the city. Rooms in converted shophouses can be small and some have few windows, so read room descriptions closely. For more options, see our boutique hotels and luxury hotels guides.

1. Raffles Singapore — City Hall

The 1887 colonial icon, all suites, with the Long Bar downstairs.

$$$$ SplurgeBest for Couples

Raffles is Singapore's most famous hotel, a white colonial building on Beach Road that opened in 1887 and is a national monument. Since its restoration it is all-suite, with butler service, courtyard gardens and restaurants and bars, including the Long Bar where the Singapore Sling was created.

It is the splurge stay for a special trip, and a short walk from the museums and Marina Bay.

Good to know: Have a Singapore Sling at the Long Bar in the afternoon, before the evening queue builds.

1 Beach Rd, Singapore 189673

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2. The Fullerton Hotel Singapore — Fullerton, Marina Bay

The grand former General Post Office at the mouth of the river.

$$$$ SplurgeBest for Couples · First-timers

The Fullerton Hotel occupies the 1928 General Post Office building, a neoclassical landmark at the mouth of the Singapore River that is now a national monument. Rooms face the river, the bay or the inner atrium, and the riverside infinity pool looks across to the CBD.

It is a superb base for walking the river, Marina Bay and the Civic District.

Good to know: Book a room with a river or bay view; atrium rooms look inwards.

1 Fullerton Sq, Singapore 049178

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3. Goodwood Park Hotel — Scotts Road, Orchard Road

A national monument from 1900, with gardens and pools near Orchard Road.

$$$ UpmarketBest for Families · Couples

Goodwood Park began life in 1900 as the Teutonia Club, and its turreted tower is a national monument. The hotel has two pools, gardens, and long-loved restaurants such as Min Jiang and L'Espresso.

It is the heritage choice for shoppers, a few minutes' walk from Orchard MRT.

Good to know: Ask for a room in the original tower block for the heritage feel.

22 Scotts Rd, Singapore 228221

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4. The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore — City Hall

A luxury hotel in two restored early-1900s landmarks near City Hall.

$$$$ SplurgeBest for Couples · Business

Capitol Kempinski occupies the restored Capitol Building and Stamford House, two landmarks from the early 20th century on Stamford Road, with the historic Capitol Theatre next door. Interiors are calm and elegant, with high ceilings and original details.

It is ideally placed for the National Gallery, Raffles and the museums, with City Hall MRT underneath.

Good to know: Rooms in Stamford House have the most period character; ask when booking.

15 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178906

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5. The Warehouse Hotel — Robertson Quay, Clarke Quay & the River

An 1895 riverside godown turned into a stylish boutique hotel.

$$$ UpmarketBest for Couples

The Warehouse Hotel fills a restored 1895 spice warehouse on the Singapore River at Robertson Quay, with industrial details, a rooftop infinity pool and its well-regarded restaurant, Po.

It suits couples who want design and history on the quieter end of the river.

Good to know: Ask for a river-facing room; others look onto the road.

320 Havelock Rd, Singapore 169628

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6. Capella Singapore — Sentosa

Restored 1880s colonial barracks at the heart of a Sentosa resort.

$$$$ SplurgeBest for Couples · Families

Capella is built around two restored colonial buildings from the 1880s, originally for British officers, joined to curving modern wings by Norman Foster's practice. It sits in rainforest on a Sentosa hilltop with pools and lawns facing the sea.

It is the heritage pick for a resort stay, especially for families and couples who want space.

Good to know: Book a garden-facing villa if you want a private pool.

1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island, Singapore 099891

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7. Duxton Reserve, Autograph Collection — Duxton, Chinatown

A dark, glamorous hotel in a row of restored shophouses.

$$$ UpmarketBest for Couples

Duxton Reserve fills a row of heritage shophouses on Duxton Road, with dramatic dark interiors and moody, design-led rooms. Tanjong Pagar's bars and restaurants are on the doorstep.

It suits couples who want atmosphere and nightlife rather than a big pool.

Good to know: Shophouse rooms vary a lot in size and light; check the room plan.

83 Duxton Rd, Singapore 089540

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8. Ann Siang House — Ann Siang Hill, Chinatown

A boutique hotel in restored shophouses on Chinatown's prettiest street.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Couples · Budget

Ann Siang House occupies restored shophouses on Ann Siang Road, one of Chinatown's best-preserved streets, with rooms that keep the period architecture and a rooftop space.

It is a good-value way to stay in a heritage building, a short walk from Chinatown, Telok Ayer and Club Street.

Good to know: Weekend nights on Club Street can be loud; ask for a quieter room at the back.

28 Ann Siang Rd, Singapore 069708

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9. KeSa House — Keong Saik, Chinatown

Restored shophouses on Keong Saik Road, among the best restaurants in town.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Couples · Budget

KeSa House is a boutique hotel in heritage shophouses on Keong Saik Road, with compact, characterful rooms and some of Singapore's best restaurants and bars on the street outside.

It suits food lovers who plan to eat out every night.

Good to know: Rooms are compact; travel light.

55 Keong Saik Rd, Singapore 089158

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10. The Vagabond Club — Syed Alwi Road, Little India

An Art Deco building turned eclectic art hotel near Little India.

$$$ UpmarketBest for Couples

The Vagabond Club is set in a restored Art Deco building on Syed Alwi Road, between Little India and Lavender, with flamboyant, art-filled interiors and a whisky bar.

It is a memorable, characterful stay for couples and solo travellers who like design with personality.

Good to know: Have a drink at the bar even if you do not stay; it is one of the area's best.

39 Syed Alwi Rd, Singapore 207630

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Frequently asked questions

What is the most famous historic hotel in Singapore?

Raffles Hotel, opened in 1887 on Beach Road, is the most famous. It is a national monument, the birthplace of the Singapore Sling at its Long Bar, and an all-suite hotel after its restoration.

Can I visit Raffles Hotel without staying there?

Yes. The arcade, Long Bar, restaurants and afternoon tea in the Grand Lobby are open to non-guests, though some courtyards and the residential wings are reserved for hotel guests. A smart-casual dress code applies in the lobby.

Which heritage hotel is best value in Singapore?

Shophouse hotels such as Ann Siang House and KeSa House in Chinatown and The Vagabond Club near Little India usually cost far less than Raffles or The Fullerton, while still putting you in a historic building.

What was The Fullerton Hotel before it was a hotel?

It was the General Post Office, built in 1928, which also housed government offices and the exclusive Singapore Club. It opened as a hotel in 2001 and is a national monument.

Which heritage hotel is best for families?

Goodwood Park, with its two pools and gardens, and Capella on Sentosa, built around restored colonial barracks with resort facilities, suit families best.

1. Raffles Singapore — City Hall

2. The Fullerton Hotel Singapore — Fullerton, Marina Bay

3. Goodwood Park Hotel — Scotts Road, Orchard Road

4. The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore — City Hall

5. The Warehouse Hotel — Robertson Quay, Clarke Quay & the River

6. Capella Singapore — Sentosa

7. Duxton Reserve, Autograph Collection — Duxton, Chinatown

8. Ann Siang House — Ann Siang Hill, Chinatown

9. KeSa House — Keong Saik, Chinatown

10. The Vagabond Club — Syed Alwi Road, Little India

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