Top 6 Luxury Hotels in Singapore

I was torn between this hotel and Capella when booking, but ultimately chose Raffles after seeing reviews that praised its stronger Nanyang (Southeast Asian) charm and newer facilities. The environment and amenities are excellent, truly beautiful, with peacocks and various birds roaming freely. However, the bedding isn't as comfortable as Capella's. The service, while mostly friendly, doesn't quite match the price. Some staff members seemed rather cold, perhaps due to my limited English, which is a communication issue, but it prevents me from giving a top rating. Everything else was fantastic, and the complimentary potato chips were especially delicious and a definite plus!

Let's not even talk about value for money when staying here. The ambiance is top-notch, an oasis of calm amidst the hustle and bustle, with a large courtyard. The hotel is teeming with greenery, and it's connected to a shopping complex – you'll get lost without a map if you wander aimlessly. The hotel itself has a historical charm that's quite fun to explore. We were given two complimentary Singapore Slings and got to experience the lively Long Bar, famously covered in peanut shells. The guest rooms are very high-tech, with all the lights, air conditioning, TV, and audio controlled smartly via a tablet. In terms of service, quite a few staff members speak Chinese, even though they told me no one did when I called to inquire. We encountered a very nice room manager who proactively introduced us to the hotel on our way, and even helped us book the bar – highly commendable. The butler service was available but slow. The reason for the 3-star rating is because they made a ridiculous error with our breakfast bill: they charged us for five breakfasts when we only had two adults and one child, simply because we moved tables. They were not proactive in resolving it, and I wasted at least 35 minutes of my life battling over something that could have been easily clarified by asking the staff who served us for two consecutive days. I didn't send an email to complain because most of the other hotel staff were incredibly polite and nice; they remembered our names from the moment we walked in and tried their best to meet all our needs. The cafe at the entrance is good, and the barista even passionately trashed the hotel's coffee, which was amusing! 🤣

A Wonderful Family Getaway at Equarius Villas Our stay at Equarius Villas was truly wonderful, especially as a family getaway. The villa was spacious, beautifully maintained, and spotlessly clean. Both the room and the private pool were huge, providing plenty of space to relax and enjoy quality time together in complete privacy. The bed was extremely comfortable, and we really appreciated the thoughtful selection of pillows, which allowed everyone to find their preferred level of comfort. The overall in-room experience felt luxurious yet cozy. The staff were outstanding — very helpful, professional, and impressively quick to respond whenever we needed assistance. A special mention goes to Kim, who was exceptionally attentive to our needs and promptly helped us resolve any issues. Her dedication and care truly made a difference and enhanced our stay. Overall, Equarius Villas offers an excellent blend of comfort, privacy, and top-notch service. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and would highly recommend it to families looking for a relaxing and memorable stay.

Upon checking in our stay at Capella Singapore, we were served refreshments. And we were informed there’s complimentary afternoon tea for guests at the Living Room and Pineapple Room. This was one up. I already had a good impression when I was contacted via WhatsApp 2 days before to do an online check in. Throughout the stay, it was a breeze to obtain information, request for amenities, as well as check out of our stay using WA only. The smallest accommodation room type was the premier garden room and it was at 77sqm! It was more than enough for 2 persons and I really love the space, be it sofa, bed, shower, bath tub, vanity area. The other accommodation types include manors, suites and villas. We had a swim at one of the 3 pools, which looks stacked upon one another. 2 were free form shape and the most private was a lap pool. We had the pool below Fiamma restaurant just to ourselves. We woke up early the next morning and strolled the hotel compounds, taking in animal sounds and green surround sights. We also walked to the Palawan Beach using the hotel pathway. Then we had a good breakfast at Fiamma. Breakfast was semi buffet and Ala carte mains style. I recommend the Ala carte mains over the semi buffet items. I had Osen eggs and Kaya toast, laksa, roti prata, all were good, so I’d recommend the local dishes. Thereafter we visited the gym. I’m not into gym but I like the look and the quality of the gym equipment. I think why Capella is a highly rated hotel is attention to guests. It is the first hotel I see complimentary bottled water with lemongrass scented towel being prepared for the guests automatically while the guests were at the pool. A towel and headphone were stacked nearly on each gym equipment.

The hotel's location is perfect! It's within a 10-minute walk to two light shows, a shopping mall, and the MRT station. Our room had a stunning view of Gardens by the Bay, and from the rooftop observation deck and infinity pool, you get amazing 360-degree panoramic views day and night. The room itself was spacious and spotless, and the bathroom and toilet were very comfortable. The staff were incredibly friendly too. Everything was just excellent!

Check-in was smooth and quick. The room's temperature was already set to a comfortable level, and there was a personalized small gift waiting. The suite design is great, with a living room, dining table, and coffee table. The walk-in closet is spacious, and the bathroom layout is very practical. The bedding was comfortable and clean, making for a relaxing and pleasant stay. The semi-buffet breakfast had limited options, and the quality was just average. There was a fly buzzing around throughout the meal, and small insects hovering over the fruit, which definitely needs improvement. I recommend providing easily accessible charging stations in public areas for guests to use their laptops.