Naumi

Classy design hotel, slap-bang in the epicentre of Singapore City

Singapore is crammed full of luxury hotels, funky shop house boudoirs and boutique retreats. This particular offering arrived in 2008 and provides a chic yet edgy place to rest the head. Its super-central location, tucked down little Seah Street opposite the iconic Raffles, lends itself to the perfect city break.

Converted by design gurus Eco-id from the old Metropole Hotel, even the façade, with its 10-storey grey steel origami trellis, oozes style. Inside, each of the 40 luxurious rooms and suites brims with panache, and comes complete with a Naumi aide or butler to tend to your every need. Solo female travellers can opt for one of the 5 suites on the ladies-only floor. The rooftop infinity pool offers a dynamic view of the city and the Esplanade. Breakfast is served in the eclectic lounge and dining area; for other meals you need only step onto Seah Street for a host of gourmet eateries, as well as top-notch shopping and quirky cultural attractions. Cosmopolitan and smooth, Singapore beckons.

Highs

• Beautiful hotel in the heart of sunny Singapore
• Slick, city views from the rooftop infinity pool
• Plush, elegant rooms, with flat-screen TV, iPod dock, espresso machines, Molton Brown toiletries and lounge areas
• Suites have fully equipped kitchens/kitchenettes and wine chillers - ideal if you want to rustle up a couple of meals
• Rates include minibar, local calls, WiFi and use of the gyms and pool

Lows

• Quite business oriented, but the leisure traveller is well catered-for
• Breakfast is not included in the price; if you want convenience you can choose to pay for the buffet, or alternatively head out of the hotel. Singapore is famed for its food so there's plenty of choice