Experience chic, French-inspired accommodations complete with a rooftop pool, swanky bar, and top-notch service in a prime location.
"Opened in 2014 as the third outpost of Accor’s SO/ brand (following Bangkok and Mauritius), this boutique hotel brings a bit of glam to a staid part of Singapore. Set in the heart of the financial district, in a Neoclassical limestone heritage building that once housed advertising giants Ogilvy & Mather, the 134-room property counts Karl Lagerfeld among its designers (he was responsible for the library, front-house staff uniform, and hotel emblem). The SO/ doesn't take itself too seriously, displaying a kind of Ian Schrager-meets-Philippe Starck postmodern whimsy and flair: think chairs with antlers protruding from the top, curvy couches in bright shades, and blingy, crystal-beaded light fixtures. Rooms meld France and Singapore—the former via high ceilings, crown moldings, and small statues of the Eiffel Tower, the latter via a country map on a mirrored table, or a coffee-table book of Lion City history—and come with iPads for controlling the lights, heat, and curtains. The rooftop 1927 bar borders a criminally underused gold-tiled pool, while the vibrant Xperience Restaurant serves an all-day menu of modern European and Asian-accented fare, plus a popular afternoon tea."
"In a city where jet-setting locals still crowd into the humble hawker stands of Newton Centre for ultra-authentic eats—albeit with one of the first Michelin-starred street stalls in the mix—Singapore buzzes with an insatiable energy. Right in the heart of the Central Business District, SO/ Sofitel Singapore has transformed a 1920s heritage building into the perfect blend of old-school glamour and new-school design, with separate wings designated as “Hip” and “Heritage” (the latter even boasts Karl Lagerfeld–designed Lion’s Seal doorknockers). Custom furniture, art pieces, and a sleek restaurant and bar make it the ideal spot for indulging in Singapore’s glittery lifestyle."
Heather Ross
Lloyd Emery
Iqbal Dalel
Ady Kaiser
Josceline Yeoh
Elizabeth Harvey
Karen Dabinett
Tracy Ng
Heather Ross
Lloyd Emery
Iqbal Dalel
Ady Kaiser
Josceline Yeoh
Elizabeth Harvey
Karen Dabinett
Tracy Ng
Jason F.
Danielle C.
Carolyn V.
Gemma S.
Charles C.
Kenji H.
Arthur N.
Gloria L.