The Sultan Heritage Hotel
Kampong Glam, Rochor, Singapore
Vibe
Ten linked shophouses unfold through open courtyards and timber corridors, pairing preserved colonial architecture with an easygoing Kampong Glam rhythm.
“Restored shophouse showpiece”
Ten restored early-twentieth-century conservation shophouses preserving the historic print headquarters of Al-Ahmadiah Press.
Kay Ngee Tan connected ten shophouses with naturally ventilated air wells and timber French shutters.
French-Malayan fusion at The White Label celebrates Kampong Glam traditions alongside historic Arab Street fabric.
In Kampong Glam along Jalan Sultan, surrounded by Arab Street boutiques and Sultan Mosque.
Rooms
No two layouts are identical, featuring high ceilings, dark timber flooring, and full-length shuttered French windows that filter the tropical sun.
Backstory
The main building once housed Al-Ahmadiah Press, an influential Malay publishing house, before architect Kay Ngee Tan unified the ten heritage structures.
Eat & drink
On the ground floor, The White Label pairs classic French bistro techniques with traditional Malayan flavors and spices.
The neighborhood
Step straight onto Jalan Sultan into Kampong Glam, surrounded by independent boutiques along Arab Street and the golden domes of Sultan Mosque.
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