Review: Hilton Singapore
Last updated on May 21st, 2025 at 06:02 am
I stayed at the Hilton Singapore for two nights in January. Cash rates were high and I had some Hilton points to burn, so I opted to spend 60,000 points per night.
The Hilton Singapore is located towards the quieter end of the famous shopping street Orchard Road. Although not in the centre of the action, the hotel is close to several large malls and a metro station.
The building exterior is fairly unremarkable, so much so that I forgot to take a picture of it. The hotel first opened in 1970 and the design is typical of that period.
Hilton Singapore Check In
The hotel lobby is shared with a mini shopping mall called The Shopping Gallery, which includes brands like Rolex, Cartier and Paul Smith.
The reception was quiet when I arrived and a friendly staff member quickly greeted me. She thanked me for being a Hilton Gold member and said my booking had been upgraded, to what I believe was the “Deluxe Plus” room.
My original booking was for the standard “Deluxe” room and I think the main difference was being in a refurbished room on a high floor, as well as having a rain shower and a Nespresso machine.
I was offered access to the executive lounge for an extra 20 SGD per day (14 USD/10 GBP). This seemed like a good deal so I went for it, although in the end the fee was never actually charged.
With check in completed, I headed up to my room on the 17th floor. The hallways leading to my room seemed fresh and I assume were included in the recent renovation.
Hilton Singapore Deluxe Plus Room
The room was decorated in a warm but bland way, with lots of light wood panelling. One slightly modern touch was the geometric carpet design.
There was a very comfortable king size bed with marble topped shelves on either side.
Opposite the bed was a TV fixed to the wall.
In the corner there was an arm chair, along with a tall wavy floor lamp and side table.
In the other corner was a large glass desk with an office chair. The desk had two universal power outlets – as well as component video/audio and VGA sockets – which showed the age of the hotel.
There were also universal power outlets on either side of the bed, which is always useful for charging your phone overnight.
The bathroom was behind a sliding door next to the room entrance.
The bathroom was quite small and cramped with a low ceiling, which is often the case in older hotels. It was in decent condition however, with dark marble tiling.
The rain shower was very nice and was clearly a newer addition compared to the sink.
Toiletries were provided by the usual Hiton brand, Peter Thomas Roth.
Near the entrance was a wardrobe containing an iron and ironing board, hair dryer, hangers and two bathrobes with slippers.
A quick word about the slippers: two sizes were provided, which I’d not seen before. I usually don’t even bother with hotel slippers as they seem universally too small (my foot size is average). But with two sizes available, I found the larger size fitted comfortably. The slippers were surprisingly well padded – wearing them was like walking on a deep pile rug.
Next to the wardrobe was a Nespresso machine and kettle, with a mini bar below. The mini bar was initially empty but was stocked with some basic items the following day. Complimentary bottled water was also placed by the bed.
The room was positioned at the back of the building with a view of high rise residential buildings and plenty of greenery.
The room was in good condition but I’m not sure how extensive the refurbishment was. I guess it might have consisted of a new carpet and a fresh coat of paint.
The air con worked well and had a modern digital thermostat. Older hotels sometimes have a dial with hot/cold as the only choice but that wasn’t the case here.
The room was very quiet, since it faced away from the road there was no traffic noise and I didn’t hear anything from other rooms.
Hilton Singapore Pool
A well equipped gym was located on the 23rd floor, which was also the access point to reach the rooftop pool on the level above.
The pool was quiet when I visited in the middle of the day with plenty of lounge chairs available. The pool is oddly shaped, but it was a nice place to relax and cool off.
Hilton Singapore Executive Lounge
The Executive Lounge was located on the 22nd floor, with views down to Orchard Road. It was recently renovated and this showed. It was an impressive space with plenty of dark wood and a calm, refined atmosphere.
The lounge is open daily from 6am to 10:30pm, offering all day coffee and tea. Breakfast is served 6am to 10:30am, afternoon tea 3pm to 4:30pm and evening cocktails 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
The evening cocktails offering was decent, with a good choice of drinks and a few hot dishes along with snacks and desserts.
I had breakfast at the executive lounge on the first morning and then tried the main restaurant the following day. The lounge breakfast selection was limited, but with great service and a quiet atmostphere.
The main hotel breakfast was served in the Opus Bar & Grill, which was located just behind reception on the ground floor. The selection was extensive with plenty of Asian and Western options. It felt very busy and chaotic after the lounge experience, but that’s to be expected in any large hotel.
Hilton Singapore Summary
Overall, the Hilton Singapore is a solid choice for a stay in the city. The building is dated, but the rooms are nice and if you have access to it, the executive lounge is excellent.
