Andaz Singapore — Hotel Review

Andaz Singapore occupies the upper floors of the DUO Tower in Bugis, a striking concave glass skyscraper on the edge of Kampong Glam — one of Singapore’s most characterful and walkable historic districts. The hotel sits above a direct underground connection to Bugis MRT, making it one of the best-connected properties in this Singapore guide despite not being in the conventional Orchard Road or Marina Bay hotel corridors. It opened in 2017 as the first Andaz property in Southeast Asia, and its interior — designed by Hong Kong architect André Fu in warm wood tones inspired by the traditional shophouses of the surrounding neighbourhood — has aged well.

The 342 rooms occupy floors 27 to 37, with public areas and the pool on Level 25. There is no traditional club lounge at Andaz Singapore — the brand does not operate them — and Globalist members receive complimentary breakfast served in the main restaurant rather than a private lounge setting. The hotel’s dining and bar programme is unusually strong for a lifestyle property: five venues across the building, anchored by the rooftop bar Mr Stork on Level 39 and the premium steakhouse 665°F on Level 38. For World of Hyatt members, Andaz Singapore sits at Category 6 and represents solid if not extravagant points value by Singapore standards, where cash rates routinely exceed £200 per night.

Location

Bugis is one of the more interesting neighbourhoods in which to base a Singapore visit. It sits at the junction of three distinct historic districts — Kampong Glam to the north-east, Little India to the north-west, and the Bras Basah arts and civic precinct to the south — and is accessible on foot to an unusually large number of the things that make Singapore worth exploring: Haji Lane’s independent shops and cafés, the Sultan Mosque, the coloured shophouses of Arab Street, and the National Museum of Singapore are all reachable without a taxi. The DUO Tower itself connects directly underground to Bugis MRT station, an interchange serving both the Downtown Line and the East-West Line, which means the rest of the city — including Orchard Road, Marina Bay, and Changi Airport — is straightforwardly accessible by rail.

It is worth noting what Bugis is not: it lacks the proximity to the Marina Bay waterfront that some Singapore visitors prioritise, and it is not the conventional five-star hotel corridor. Atlas Bar, widely regarded as one of the world’s outstanding gin bars, is located directly beside the building and is worth factoring into any stay. The neighbourhood rewards walking in a way that the more commercial districts around Marina Bay or Orchard Road do not.

Rooms

The 342 rooms sit on floors 27 to 37, all with floor-to-ceiling windows and the André Fu shophouse-inspired palette of warm wood, russet textiles, and natural materials. Standard rooms run to approximately 38–42 sqm — generous by Singapore city hotel standards — and are configured as open-plan spaces with a daybed, plush carpeting, and an en suite bathroom with rain shower. The complimentary minibar is a notable Andaz brand standard: stocked daily with soft drinks, beer, water, and locally sourced snacks, with spirits separately priced. Nespresso machines, a Bose Bluetooth speaker, and electronic blinds are standard across room categories. Suites add a bathtub, separate living area, and walk-in wardrobe.

Views vary by floor and aspect. Higher floors and sea-facing rooms offer partial Marina Bay views. City-facing corner rooms are the most popular for their dual-aspect windows, though they look over the commercial skyline rather than the waterfront. Standard rooms do not have a bathtub, which is worth noting for those who consider that a requirement.

Dining and Bars

The food and bar programme is the most distinctive aspect of staying at Andaz Singapore, and one that compares well against other properties in this guide. Level 25 functions as the hotel’s public hub: Alley on 25, the all-day dining venue, serves breakfast across three interconnected rooms in a format modelled loosely on the spontaneous variety of Singapore street dining — a satay station, an egg counter, a continental room, an Asian room, and a Western room, each with its own character. Globalist members receive complimentary breakfast here. Non-Globalists pay approximately SGD 30 per person. The spread is extensive and widely reviewed as one of the better hotel breakfasts in Singapore.

Also on Level 25 is 5 ON 25, a refined Cantonese restaurant open for lunch and dinner, and Bar Square, the lobby bar offering Asian-influenced cocktails. The Sunroom — a comfortable lounge space adjacent to the pool — provides complimentary refreshments and light snacks for all hotel guests throughout the day and is a useful catch-all for drinks and tea without the formality of a restaurant. There is no separate club lounge; the Sunroom serves something of that function for all guests rather than an elite subset.

Level 38 houses 665°F, the hotel’s premium steakhouse, named for the operating temperature of its Pira wood-fired oven. The restaurant specialises in halal-certified cuts and sustainable seafood and includes a wine cellar extension, The Cellar, with private dining rooms. Mr Stork on Level 39 is the rooftop bar: an open-air circular terrace with ten teepee huts, 360-degree views of the Singapore skyline, and a menu of signature cocktails and bar bites. It opens at 5pm on weekdays and 3pm on weekends. Smart casual dress is standard. Reservations are advisable; the teepee huts require a minimum spend.

Pool and Facilities

The outdoor infinity pool sits on Level 25, flanked by sun loungers and a small hotel herb garden — the highest in Singapore, according to the property — with views out towards Marina Bay. It is compact relative to resort properties but well maintained and visually striking at height. A 24-hour fitness centre completes the amenity picture; there is no spa. The hotel operates sustainably: in-room filtered water taps replace single-use bottles, and the building has EarthCheck and GSTC certifications.

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