Little India Singapore
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottMaximalist Parisian salon
Guests gather amid sultry red velvet banquettes, Dalí-inspired art, and animal sculptures, immersed in an intimate Parisian salon atmosphere.
“The interiors are whimsical and wonderful, the service is great, the location is hip. This isn’t a stay in Singapore you’ll be forgetting anytime soon.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Gilded brass banyan trees, red velvet upholstery, and a brass rhinoceros desk define the maximalist Parisian interiors.
Notable
A conserved 1950s Art Deco shophouse shell houses the boutique rooms along Syed Alwi Road.
Notable
The Whiskey Library hosts weekend jazz nights alongside an artist-in-residence program in the red-velvet salon.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The interiors are dark and romantic, channeling the old-world glamour of Garcia’s native Paris — red velvet banquettes, Dalí-esque paintings, bouquets of roses — as much as the Far-East flair of the neighborhood itself.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along Syed Alwi Road in Jalan Besar, the shophouse block places Little India's spice shops and Mustafa Centre right outside.
The rooms
Dark mahogany furniture and Italian marble bathrooms anchor the boudoir-like rooms, layered with plush velvet seating, Turkish towels, and curated art.
The gym
- Gym
- Compact on-site fitness centre with cardio equipment and free weights.
Bar
The Whiskey Library & Jazz Club
Backlit display cases house over 1,000 rare whiskies, served beside live jazz performances and private bottle lockers.
How it began
Set within conserved 1950s Art Deco shophouses on Syed Alwi Road, the property marked French interior designer Jacques Garcia's debut in Asia.
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How we rate hotels.
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.