Wanderlust by The Unlimited Collection

"Previously an artful project rather than a conventional hotel, Wanderlust was born from a historic Art Deco structure in vibrant Little India, serving as a creative platform for a select group of avant-garde boutique-hotel designers. Now, having evolved into a mature phase, Wanderlust's identity has embraced a modernist aesthetic, striking a balance between sleekness and sophistication without venturing into the realm of audacity. Among its collection of 29 units, the majority feature well-appointed kitchens, complemented by a convenient on-site laundrette for guests' use. The lofts extend over two levels, while even the more compact accommodations boast ingenious storage solutions that maximise their limited space. Modern luxuries, including rainfall showers, smart TVs, and Bluetooth sound systems, are thoughtfully integrated as standard features." - Mikka Wee

"Wanderlust, now managed by Oakwood’s new Unlimited Collection brand, has undergone an overhaul. The 29-room property offers spacious lofts and studios, guest activities like leather craft workshops, and food heritage tours." - Charlene Fang

"Another of attorney-turned-hotelier Loh Lik Peng’s boutique properties (along with the New Majestic), Wanderlust is perhaps the quirkiest hotel in Singapore , taking guests on a fanciful journey that befits its name. The building opened in the 1920s as the Hong Wen Chinese School and later served as a settlement where Indian immigrants reared livestock. Its unchanged sober white facade with black shutters gives little hint of the outré interiors. Each of the four floors was fashioned by a different Singaporean design agency, resulting in various themes. In the lobby, an industrial-glam aesthetic manifests itself in an old-fashioned collapsible metal gate repainted in gold, a Frank Gehry-designed sofa, and seats made from recycled road signs by Australian Trent Jansen. Rooms on the "Creature Comforts" floor include Typewriter, where giant lettered arms reach out and up from a sofa with keyboard letters on the upholstery, while lanterns cast shadows of monsters along the corridors."

"Another of attorney-turned-hotelier Loh Lik Peng’s boutique properties (along with the New Majestic), Wanderlust is perhaps the quirkiest hotel in Singapore , taking guests on a fanciful journey that befits its name. The building opened in the 1920s as the Hong Wen Chinese School and later served as a settlement where Indian immigrants reared livestock. Its unchanged sober white facade with black shutters gives little hint of the outré interiors. Each of the four floors was fashioned by a different Singaporean design agency, resulting in various themes. In the lobby, an industrial-glam aesthetic manifests itself in an old-fashioned collapsible metal gate repainted in gold, a Frank Gehry-designed sofa, and seats made from recycled road signs by Australian Trent Jansen. Rooms on the "Creature Comforts" floor include Typewriter, where giant lettered arms reach out and up from a sofa with keyboard letters on the upholstery, while lanterns cast shadows of monsters along the corridors."

"Wanderlust offers a Little India food tour and kombucha-making workshop. Guests can choose between a Little India food tour or a kombucha-making workshop. Options include a 2-hour culinary exploration of Little India with tour group Singabites or a 1.5-hour kombucha-making workshop with local kombucha and milk kefir company, Le Vyr." - Mikka Wee