QT Singapore: Review

Our QT Singapore hotel review takes you on an in-depth tour of QT Hotel and Resorts first Southeast Asian venture.

There’s no denying QT Hotels and Resorts have arrived in Southeast Asia with a bang, with the opening of the luxury boutique hotel QT Singapore.

I can’t decide what I love most about this new kid on the Singapore block. Is it the location right next door to our beloved hawker centre Lau Pa Sat? Or the stunning labyrinth rooftop pool set against the Singapore skyline?

Perhaps it’s the design-forward aesthetic that captures you immediately with its playful and vibrant vibe but also pays homage to the building’s heritage origins.

Or maybe it’s just that they serve one of the best cups of coffee in the whole of Singapore (Margaret River Roasting Co, if you’re wondering).

I recently checked into the QT Singapore for three nights to experience this new hotel for myself and bring you my honest review.

Take a closer look at the hotel on my Instagram reel.

Note: I was a guest of QT Singapore for the purpose of writing this review. All opinions, however, are honest and my own. This article contains affiliate links. If you make a booking using one of these links, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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Reasons to love QT Singapore

It has a fantastic location in the heart of Singapore, right next door to Lau Pa Sat.
It is incredibly stylish with a beautiful aesthetic.
The rooftop pool area is stunning with skyline views and a relaxed vibe.
It is an easy walk to Marina Bay and also to MRT stations.
The staff are welcoming and friendly.

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Hotel Location

If you’re excited about trying the local food, you can’t beat the location of this Singapore hotel, right next door to iconic hawker centre Lau Pa Sat. You step out of the serene air-conditioned hotel lobby right into the smoky throng of Satay Street, and have more than 100 food stalls on your doorstep.

It’s also a short, easy (10-minute) walk to Marina Bay and an even shorter walk to a choice of MRT stations, making exploring Singapore by public transport a breeze.

If you’re in town for business, then you will find yourself right in the heart of the CBD, so no need to work up a sweat commuting into the office.

A taxi from Changi airport should take around 20-25 minutes, depending on traffic.

Rooms at QT Singapore

There are 134 rooms and suites at the QT Singapore, ranging from the QT King all the way to the QT Premier Suite.

Mine is a QT King room and the walk here from reception prepares me for the design aesthetic that awaits. The elevator glows from the backlit mural of a local shophouse scene, while the mismatched geometric carpet draws me down the corridor towards room 312.

I’m not disappointed when I enter. The room, with its high ceilings and bold use of colour, is stunning.

The interior design I have admired in the entrance lobby is extended throughout the bedroom, drawing inspiration from Singapore culture and the heritage architecture but delivering it with a modern and funky twist.

The geometric patterned cushions echo the floor tiles from downstairs, and the black framing above the bed not only mirrors those in the lobby and Cygnet restaurant , but is a nod to the shophouse architecture Singapore is famous for.

The room doesn’t skimp on mod cons either. There is an iPad by the bed to control the TV and order room service, Chromecast functionality on the TV and wireless Bose speakers.

The mini bar bucks the trend too, with swanky pre-mixed Nio Cocktails and generous bottles of artisan spirits. There is, of course, an espresso machine and I am immediately drawn to the Chinese teapot and bespoke teacups featuring the hotel exterior.

The bathroom offers more of the same contemporary styling.

The pampered princess in me is delighted with the Kevin Murphy products in the walk-in rain shower, and I’m beyond excited to find a Dyson hairdryer in the drawer beneath the towels. (You can also request Dyson hair straighteners if you forgot to bring your own).

I will point out that the bathroom walls are made from frosted glass. While this may be aesthetically pleasing, it does mean that if you visit the bathroom during the night, the bedroom is flooded with light.

This is fine for me to staying on my own, but it may not be ideal if you have a partner who tends to answer the call of nature in the middle of the night.

I have the opportunity to check out some of the suites while I am here, which come in various categories: Junior Suite, Corner Suite, Balcony Suite and the grandaddy of them all, the QT Premier Suite (shown above).

They all offer more of the same visual themes and details, just on an increasingly grand and more impressive scale. The bathrooms in the suites are spacious and luxurious with standalone baths.

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Hotel Facilities

Taking the elevator to the 6th floor, I arrive at the Rooftop at QT, where the labyrinth mosaic pool surrounded by Singapore’s skyline is a real showstopper.

There are sun loungers poolside for sunseekers, while the outdoor deck punctuated with bright yellow sun umbrellas gives a NYC Soho House vibe.

I also find plenty of undercover lounging areas for pooside chillaxing in the shade, while staff at the Rooftop Bar ensure nobody goes hungry or thirsty.

There’s also an onsite gym but this is still being completed so I don’t have the opportunity to check it out.

Click here to check prices and availability at the QT Singapore.

Food & Drink

There are two bars and a signature restaurant to choose from at QT Singapore.

QT Rooftop

The QT rooftop bar has a great selection of cocktails, including tropical spritzes, pandan coladas and an entire tequila and mezcal menu. Oysters and tacos are also on offer.

Cygnet Bar

Off the lobby, I find the art deco Manhattan-inspired Cygnet Bar, the rattan-backed chairs and palm tree mosaics drawing it back to its Asian roots.

I am well looked after by the bar attendant, who talks me through the movie-inspired menu and suggests a signature cocktail, The Devil Wears Prada (gin, passionfruit, pomegranate, vanilla, citrus).

Seeing that I was alone, the chef even stopped by to say hello and welcome me to the hotel. The staff are all incredibly friendly and welcoming, and having met the GM Doran Whaite, it’s not hard to see that his enthusiasm for the hotel has filtered down through the ranks.

Cygnet bar also has a small food selection on offer, including oysters, caviar and a burger. And in a city that’s still amid a love affair with Starbucks, I am delighted to find one of the best cups of barista coffee I have had in the city.

Cygnet Restaurant

The signature restaurant at QT Singapore is Cygnet by Sean Connolly and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Inspired by a New York steakhouse, its highlight is the ‘meat library’ of Australian steaks, expertly cooked over fire and coal. We try a range of other dishes too – Crab Linguini tossed in lemon and chilli, Baked Scallops doused in pistachio pesto and a Devilled Egg served in a web-footed egg cup are all standouts.

Those looking for a fabulous Asian hotel breakfast buffet will be disappointed, however.

Breakfast is a la carte, with a small selection of Western and Asian offerings, including eggs, noodles, congee and the QT smashed avo on toast. And did I mention how good the coffee is?