Straits shophouse outpost
Lofty public lounges host Peranakan afternoon tea, blending historic Straits architecture with the bustling energy of the Bugis district.
What it’s good at
Notable
Peranakan craft details, timber louvers, and ornate tile motifs combine with tailored modern furnishings throughout.
Notable
Preserved nineteenth-century Straits Chinese shophouse facades form the architectural core of the dedicated heritage wing.
Notable
Straits Chinese shophouse living spaces and Peranakan afternoon tea connect the stay to historic Bugis.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The decoration cleverly blends Peranakan heritage with contemporary styles to create attractive and comfortable bedrooms – ask for one in the original building.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Connected directly to Bugis MRT and Bugis Junction, the hotel sits within walking distance of Kampong Glam and Arab Street.
The rooms
Heritage Wing rooms feature authentic Straits Chinese shophouse proportions with timber louvered windows, ornate tile motifs, and tailored modern furnishings.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
An open-air pool sits among terracotta urns on the fourth-floor terrace, and treadmills overlook the heritage facade.
Restaurant
LUCE
Tufted leather banquettes and glass wine displays frame the dining room for regional Italian dishes and weekend buffets.
At the table
The Lobby Lounge pours craft cocktails under cove lighting, and champagne is served outdoors by the pool.
How it began

Preserved nineteenth-century shophouse facades anchor the property, which transitioned from the former InterContinental into a culturally rooted Luxury Collection stay.
Good to know
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Frasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.