Varel Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Artisanal neighbourhood waystation
Artisanal neighbourhood waystation
Tiered green sky terraces wrap the facade, leading to an airy lobby dotted with giant five-stones cushions and artisanal local touches.
What it’s good at
Notable
Tiered sky terraces enclose playful boutique interiors featuring tingkat lunchbox lamps and custom chendol patterned carpets.
Notable
Curated neighbourhood makan food tours and guided heritage walks lead guests through Little India and Mount Sophia.
Listed
Street-level Vernacular Coffee roastery, botanical cocktail lounge Saga Bar, and an open-air rooftop pool bar.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on Selegie Road, the hotel offers curated food tours into Little India and easy walks to nearby arts colleges.
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The rooms
Curved concave walls frame custom Chai Noir fragrances, gooseneck kettles for pour-over coffee, and deep soaking bathtubs in select configurations.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
An 18-metre open-air infinity pool spans the ninth floor, lined with timber sun decks and city skyline views.
Saga Bar
Drinks focus on regional spices and botanicals across an intimate green marble counter backed by arched lattice shelves.
At the table
Hathaway Autograph serves Southeast Asian dishes across leafy alfresco terraces. At street level, Vernacular Coffee roasts single-origin beans in-house.
How it began
Conceived by hotelier Vinson Keefe Anggasaputro, the hotel takes its name from a blend of his and his parents' first names.
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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.