"A massive bronze gate greets guests at the main entrance—an apt hark back to the old world in one of the most historic parts of Singapore. The heritage theme continues inside the front lobby, where a lattice panel screens off a seating area sandwiched between cool marble floors and softly lit cornices. Make no mistake though: This isn't a hotel for fuddy-duddies. The couturier Guo Pei, who designed Rihanna's 'omelette' gown for the 2015 Met Ball, stayed here when she visited Singapore. But considering how expensive Singapore hotels are, this is a very reasonably priced option that's bang in the city center and within walking distance of many tourist attractions. Even better: the rooms are spanking new." - Audrey Phoon