Opened back in 1971 by Malaysian tycoon Robert Kuok, the iconic Shangri-La Singapore isn’t just a luxury hotel—it’s actually the very first Shangri-La property in the world! Kuok wanted to challenge Western-dominated luxury by building a sanctuary rooted in intuitive Asian hospitality. He drew inspiration for the name from the mythical, serene Himalayan paradise in James Hilton’s 1933 novel, Lost Horizon.
Tucked just off the bustling Orchard Road shopping belt, the hotel feels more like a hidden oasis. It spans 15 acres of lush, manicured grounds housing over 130,000 plants, three separate ponds, and a cascading waterfall. The property is so densely packed with tropical flora that it is affectionately nicknamed Singapore’s “second botanical garden.”
Architecturally, the resort is split into three distinct wings that cater to completely different vibes. The contemporary Tower Wing features a massive indoor natural feature wall layered with mosses and ferns. Meanwhile, the lower-rise Garden Wing boasts a living, breathing micro-rainforest at its center, and the ultra-stately Valley Wing offers private entrances and dedicated butler services.
Because of its unparalleled privacy and top-tier security, the hotel is the ultimate playground for global diplomacy. It has famously hosted high-profile historical events, including the 2015 meeting between the leaders of Mainland China and Taiwan, and it lends its name to the annual “Shangri-La Dialogue” defense summit.
Expert reviews
“Spread out and framed in lots of cooling green foliage and colorful splashes of bougainvillea, the hotel is a favorite for heads of states and anyone who appreciates its gorgeous high-ceilinged lobby, old-world grace, many good restaurants, and extensive amenities.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Singapore.
“Tucked in a “quiet location with plenty of outdoor space,” per one reader, this elegant family-friendly hotel offers a great deal on its lush 15-acre estate. Its nearly 800 rooms are spread across three separate wings, and the grounds also house 11 dining concepts, a seven-room spa, four tennis courts, and plenty of indoor and outdoor activities for children.”
Featured in Travel+Leisure’s Top 100 Hotels in the World.
“For 30 years the Shangri-La has been one of Singapore’s top hotels, and the service is some of the best in the city. The hotel has 15 acres of flowers and plants, visible through the glass wall that encloses the lobby and dining areas.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Singapore.
“After decades in business as Shangri-La’s maiden property, this gorgeous grand dame of luxury continues to deliver.”
What guests liked
- Beautiful building
- Friendly staff
- Boutique style
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
Location
Recent guest reviews
6 May 2026
Great place to stay, would highly recommend!
Everyone (staff) was very kind and helpful. Room was great, spacious and very clean. Lovely orchids!
6 May 2026
Very enjoyable apart from the issues mentioned above.
Stayed in 2 rooms. One in the garden wing which was a good size room. The room in the tower was somewhat cramped but comfortable.
The pool is lovely but the noise from children & families in the pool was unbearable at times. Also the weights equipment in the gym is too old. The breakfast room was chaotic & badly planned.
4 May 2026
We will be back amazing hotel we have ever stayed in
Service location resteraunts
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4 May 2026
Exceptional
This hotel is superb and staff are excellent. The facilities are first class.
4 May 2026
Exceptional service and lovely apartments set in a beautiful orchard environment. The management and staff are incredibl
Beautiful view clean rooms exceptional service
Nothing
3 May 2026
Exceptional
Great clean good service
3 May 2026
Love the architecture & the design of the furniture in our room , pool was a bit difficult to swim laps in , especia
The hotel was very clean , most of the staff were helpful.
The breakfast was suitable, with a variety of cuisines.But on had to get things as they were beginning made otherwise a lot of food became rubbery. The toaster took too long to toast . The Chinese 🇨🇳 restaurant was not good at all , with a very limited choice. We had the set menu for dinner & it was tasteless & repeated soup style dishes, the dessert soup was the only course that had flavour, the rice in lotus leaf was seriously lacking in flavour. The bar was a bit lost in trying to something that it wasn’t achieving . I would not eat there again, great hotel to stay in especially the Valley wing , but eating out is recommended. Some staff were very strained in what they were doing & not flexible & up with what’s happening.
3 May 2026
Perfect 3 night stopover for our family. Great facilities and friendly staff.
Location was excellent, facilities were excellent, all staff were extremely friendly and helpful and made us feel very welcome. Loved the swimming pool and the feel of the whole property with the fish swimming pools.
The prices for the food/drinks when ordering at the swimming people were higher than expected so we didn’t order as much. We would have spent more money if things were more reasonably priced.
2 May 2026
Fabulous
The comfort of the room
Having to pay extra for.use of tennis court. The sofa bed for our 2 kids way too narrow and small
2 May 2026
Great location with comfortable and enjoyable amenities
It was a really lovely hotel to stay at, it was comfortable and quiet, the pool was great, my daughter had a lot of fun at the splash park there as well, the staff were friendly and very helpful. They also organised babysitting for my daughter and it was great! The buffet breakfast was probably one of the highlights, SO many options to choose from. It was a short walk to the main shops/restaurants, and only a short drive to the botanical gardens.
I don’t think I have anything that I dislike about the property, however the restaurants at the property were quite overpriced for the meals that you got. The room service was reasonably priced, however I would venture out to eat in future.
1 May 2026
Spacious and meticulously maintained property.
Well kept, Rustic, classic.
Play area charged too much. Metro proximity.
30 April 2026
very happy
room location and breakfast were excellent
30 April 2026
Outstanding Property in the Heart of Orchard Road
Amongst the finest properties in Singapore- a “Classic” Best location and outdoor spaces including a beautiful outdoor pool area.
30 April 2026
Great food good staff and nice room
Good location
No MRT station nearby or shuttle provided by the hotel to the MRT
28 April 2026
A perfect stay with exceptional staff, top-notch facilities, a beautiful pool, excellent service, great amenities, and a
A perfect stay with exceptional staff, top-notch facilities, a beautiful pool, excellent service, great amenities, and an ideal location.
28 April 2026
Relaxing, comfortable and effortless.
Our every need in the room was anticipated. Comfortable beds. Poolside relaxing and service timely. Personnel were attentive.
Slightly off grid
27 April 2026
So comfortable
Breakfast was too busy and noisy.
Breakfast
24 April 2026
One of the hotels
Loved the service Ambience Room After noon tea Happy hour and canapes
The coffee
23 April 2026
Excellent stay at the Shangri-La! Definitely recommended
Everything. Family friendly, pool, rooms, dining, location. Everything was excellent. Staff are friendly and accommodating
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23 April 2026
We enjoyed our stay
Staff are friendly and bed are so comfortable. Pool is great.
Indoor play will be good if allow pay for hourly rather than $45 per session.
23 April 2026
It lived upto expectations I will recommend thank you
The gardens, pool, waterfall restaurant,great food
20 April 2026
Fantastic experience, even with kids!
Everything! The staff at reception were so lovely and welcoming. The building and facilities are incredible, this is definitely a 5 star experience. The pool and splash park for the kids were really fun and they have an optional kids club at an extra cost. It’s a 10 minute walk to Orchard Road shopping, dining and the train and it was nice to experience a different region compared to the marina and downtown. Breakfast was spectacular! Something for everyone. Highly recommend and can’t wait to stay again.
It is expensive for food and drinks but relative to the 5 star experience, different restaurants have different pricing so walk around and check this if you’re savvy.
19 April 2026
Luxurious home for all ages
Everything! Luxury personified with everything you could wish for - provided with a smile.
Only minus was the bed for my boys in our room was quite hard so they didn’t sleep as good as they could and the aircon was not cold enough as it was v humid.
18 April 2026
Perfect hotel to stay with young kids. Super beautiful gardens and rooms. The pools were fantastic!
The buffet breakfast was absolutely amazing. One of the best buffets I’ve been to. It had such a great selection of dishes from all the best cuisines in the world. It was great value for money!
The staff aren’t overly attentive or personable. The best staff were the Valet team, they were super friendly and helpful every time you needed to get a taxi or ride share.
16 April 2026
Really enjoyable, would stay again
Breakfast, kids splash park, kids indoor playground, gym, wifi
Price of indoor playground was very high, not as centrally located as we would have liked
16 April 2026
Beautiful hotel, caring staff and great facilities.
Loved everything, staff, restaurants, facilities. Staff went over and beyond for my daughter’s bday as well.
It is a high end hotel so some prices stung.
15 April 2026
Exceptional
The serenity and ambience of the hotel rooms.
The pillows were flat and my family and I woke up with a sore neck.
15 April 2026
Lovely hotel
Facilities, restaurant choices, child friendly, friendly staff
15 April 2026
Excellent
Overall experience
Nothing
14 April 2026
Great breakfast, good facilities, but not exceptional
Quality and amenities.
The attitude of some staff, a bit snobby and rude.
14 April 2026
Great value for money, very kids friendly
Amazing suite in the stunning garden wing, very spacious, comfortable bed, luxurious bathroom
The terrace area around the pool needs renovation. The breakfast area feels like a motel, not at all in line with the stunning lobby, garden wing, lush gardens.
14 April 2026
Enjoy
The Staff
Location a little far
14 April 2026
Kids friendly luxury hotel in the heart of Singapore
Large rooms, top quality breakfast, super friendly stuff, nice atmosphere
A bit pricey but overall it was worth it for a family of 5
11 April 2026
Exceptional
The hotel was in a perfect location and was serviced perfectly by taxis. The breakfast was worth every cent. The rooms was very comfortable and clean, with everything that was required for our stay. Would definitely return again.
Stay wasn't long enough!
11 April 2026
Fabulous
Loved the horizon lounge. The staff were exceptional, went above and beyond
Not enough pool chairs
10 April 2026
High end service
High end service, horizon club has a nice early evening food selection, breakfast could be improved.
The charges are not transparent, unless you ask for clarifications.
10 April 2026
Fabulous
Modern beautiful spacious hotel with lovely gardens and pool area.
We stayed in the garden wing in a suite with a hot tub. Unfortunately we had to have staff out every day to change the water and reset the temperature control which was very frustrating as we couldn't always use it when we wanted to.
8 April 2026
Beautiful time
Beautiful staff and lovely hotel, everything we needed and more. Even when we rang and asked for some extras for the kids they were very accommodating. Really recommend them.
8 April 2026
Beautiful place to stay for a relaxing break in Singapore.
The pool area was lovely. Nice rooms. Lovely staff.
7 April 2026
Beautiful hotel
Beautiful property and great staff specifically on the door and the room service staff were so friendly. Gorgeous rooms.
Staff at breakfast were a little rude
6 April 2026
Nice but breakfast should be imporved
Swimming pool
Breakfast was like a mad house
3 April 2026
Stay for Conference Downstairs
The facilities in the room, king sized bed, comfortable pillow, bathtub and shower (separated), also provided umbrella and iron. The staff at reception accommodated my request even though this was my first time staying there and I only booked the room two hours before. The orchard flowers in the hotel look beautiful. Also the indoor garden inside the hotel looks stylish and beautiful.
Just a few minor points: The switches in the room a bit complicated. eg. Too many switches for the lights inside the room. The switches on the lift also a bit confusing (another hotel guest also experienced that, after tapping the room card and key in the floor number, still cannot give command to the lift, had to press the button "12" instead). Need to walk (a bit of slopes) to the nearest bus stop (about 5-10min) and MRT/tube/metro is more than 15 minutes walk away. I only booked a room because I had to attend a conference at the hotel and there was no water supply during those days at the place I usually lived at in Singapore.
2 April 2026
Gorgeous pool and location. Staff were so friendly. Breakfast buffet was great.
Gorgeous pool and location. Staff were so friendly. Breakfast buffet was great. Kids club looked great. You have to pay extra for it but a good option for families
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1 April 2026
Very good
Breakfast and crowd management
30 March 2026
A pleasant stay
Amazing hotel, a great place to relax with family. It’s a combination of luxury and wellness. Staff are amazing as well.
Nothing so far
29 March 2026
Excellent and we enjoyed our stay here
The staff were very friendly and assisted us and made our stay enjoyable
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27 March 2026
Fantastic
Top notch hotel
Everything is great
26 March 2026
Great
Fabulous stay, great pool and great restaurants. Shuttle to the shopping mall was a bonus!
24 March 2026
Great experience and will come again
The fresh atmosphere of the lobby to outside of the swimming pool are so warm welcoming…the morning breakfast great choices of selection for the foods provided…
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Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (free)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
Activities
- - Tennis court (additional charge)
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Tennis equipment (additional charge)
- - Beauty services
- - Facial treatments
- - Spa facilities
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness classes
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Outdoor pool
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Indoor play area
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Toilet with grab rails
Pool and wellness
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Kids' pool
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available

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9 May 2026
Enjoyable and comfortable stay to celebrate our kid’s birthday.