If you love hotels with a story, AMOY by Far East Hospitality in Singapore is an absolute gem. Tucked away in the Central Business District, this 37-room boutique hotel is a living tribute to the area’s trading past, converted from a collection of 170-year-old heritage shophouses.
The most mind-blowing feature is the entrance. You don’t just walk into a standard lobby; you check in by walking straight through the Fuk Tak Chi Museum. Built in the 1820s, it is one of Singapore’s oldest Chinese temples and served as the actual landing site where early immigrants would give thanks for surviving the sea voyage.
Inside, the historical storytelling is everywhere. The reception features a design built around a replica of the temple’s original 19th-century water well, and the lobby walls are covered in common Chinese surnames to honor the early settlers.
Because it’s a meticulously conserved heritage building, no two rooms have the same layout. The spaces feature split-level designs, traditional wooden window shutters, and oriental accents like porcelain basins. It effortlessly blends old-school charm with modern perks like a free minibar and Nespresso machine.
Expert reviews
“Step through its heavy wooden doors and a calm washes over you — making this one of the most unusual entrances to a Singapore hotel. A charming — and calming — Chinese-inflected boutique experience in the heart of busy Singapore.”
What guests liked
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
Location
Recent guest reviews
22 March 2026
Amoy is AWESOME!!!
Loved the staff, hotel smelled beautiful, adjacent cafe....great!!!
It's a little hard to find.
18 March 2026
Charming stay, nice location, a bit overpriced.
The hotel staff Thomas was exceptional, so much charm in the lobby and front area. Super cute and nice location.
Lots of very long winding hallways to find your room, and there's no drinking water in sight. The place was definitely overpriced for the services and size.
9 March 2026
A nice place with character in a very central yet quiet location
At first sight, the place made a very good impression. It is nicely furnished and thoughtfully decorated, giving the apartment a lot of character and a warm atmosphere. The location is very central, which made it easy to reach everything. The metro is right next to the hotel, which makes getting around the city very convenient. Despite being in such a central area, it is situated in a very quiet zone, so the nights were peaceful and silent.
The apartments could be cleaned better. There were centimeters of dust behind the bed, and there was black mold in the bathroom. The mold may be difficult to avoid due to the hot and humid conditions, especially since the windows in the rooms cannot be opened. This means that moisture and steam from the bathroom stays in the room. The rooms are also rather small and could benefit from having wardrobes or more storage space...
18 February 2026
Loved the location, the quirkiness and most especially the staff.
The staff were exceptional in every possible way. They were friendly, went out of their way to be helpful. The room was compact, but we'll appointed and cozy. And, the building itself has real personality.
I have mobility issues and the first room I was shown had stairs leading to the bathroom which would have been difficult for me. The staff switched my room to one with no stairs in it.
11 February 2026
Enjoyable stay in a unique property
Part museum, part hotel, the staff were the outstanding gems in this property. Nothing was too much trouble and their pride in their workplace was obvious
Could do with a little more storage in room
11 February 2026
Fabulous authentic Singapore stay!
Perfect location, right next to MRT and lots of cool restaurants, walking distance to both downtown and chinatown. checkout was noon!
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4 February 2026
A lovely stay in a great location in part of historical Singapore.
Great location and the fact that it was part of an historical building added to its charm and authenticity.
There is an independent cafe/restaurant located off the reception space which has nothing to do with the hotel; it would be so much better for guests to be able to use this for breakfast, coffee and other meals rather than having to leave the hotel to eat at another establishment across the road.
3 February 2026
Superb stay and friendly staff
Wonderful stay within walking distance of a huge food court and the gardens by the bay complex. Really comfortable, friendly staff, would definitely stay here again!
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2 February 2026
Beautiful hotel, great location.
Great, central location. Easy for walking many places. MRT station directly across the street.
Everything was great.
25 January 2026
Really enjoyed my stay and would definitely stay there again.
Lovelly little hotel. Really friendly and helpful staff. Great location. Small but well appointed and comfy room.
Nice breakfast.
Storage for clothes. I was there for 4 nights and it would have been nice to be able to unpack properly and store clothes somewhere.
21 January 2026
Good quality, convenient location
MRT station literally across the road. Reception area is an old building , unusual in SG. Good location.
No real complaints. Towel swapped even though I left it hanging which I thought meant can leave it in room. But this isn’t a biggie
18 January 2026
Very cute hotel, great area
Very cute hotel in a super accesible area. Small bedrooms but vey confortable, clean and quiet. Staff was very friendly and ready to help.
The coffee machine was not working and one night the AC had a leak. Im sure hotel staff would have taken care of it, but I only stayed 2 nights.
5 January 2026
Great staff, nice clean rooms and a great central location.
Th breakfast was good, liked the room layout especially the high ceilings made the room feel spacious. Very good for one person.
Unable to connect tv to Netflix, and maybe a better view. The layout of the rooms little confusing.
30 December 2025
Found stay comfort and enjoyable. Overall value for money.
The staff were extremely friendly and helpfull. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The breakfast was generous.
The location was bit out town centre location.
28 December 2025
Great stay for our short time in Singapore
The staff were a stand out at this property. They were so warm and welcoming and very professional. The extra little touches of welcome and farewell gifts were so lovely. This property is perfect for solo travellers - the small but well appointed were ideal. The location was excellent - right across the right from the MRT and walking distance to China Town. The unique entrance to the hotel through the temple (now used as a museum displaying antiques) was another lovely touch. Breakfast was adequate for starting the day off.
Would certainly stay here again when returning to Singapore.
Prior to our arrival I had a bit of trouble with communication with reservations when confirming some personal details. Only a minor issue though.
28 December 2025
A Boutique Hotel centrally located for getting around Singapore
Excellent location close to Chinatown and the MRT. The room was a nice change from the standard hotel style accommodation. Breakfast was included and to be had in a neighboring cafe / restaurant. We were able to shower and freshen up before our flight home at The Clan Hotel next door. This option was volunteered to us by the friendly and helpful staff and was most appreciated.
Our room did not have a window so we lost track of time and slept in on the day of our departure. Fortunately check out time was 12pm, so we still had time to have breakfast, pack and check out.
24 December 2025
Amazing boutique hotel in great location
A boutique hotel in a great location. Everything you needed in the quirky room. Staff were excellent and helped in every way possible. We will be back AAA+++
Stay was too short
20 December 2025
Staff were very helpful!
Very convenient location
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18 December 2025
Great hotel, wonderfully warm staff, excellent location.
Quirky and quaint! Very clean. Warm welcome from the lovely hotel staff. Amazing location with restaurants and bars on doorstep. Very close to an MRT station!
Whilst the accommodation is lovely and modern, the corridors and rooms feel a little tired. But the hotel experience overall was great.
17 December 2025
Unique experience staying at Amoy Hotel. Wonderful facilties with a lot of activites to do near by.
Excellent location, the room was extremely boutique and was a wonderful experience to stay in. The included breakfast was wonderful and met beyond my expectations.
The best part was the MRT right next to the hotel, could travel to the corners of the city with ease.
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6 December 2025
Nice comfortable hotel with a great historic background.
The location and the ambient. It is a very nice small hotel.
Some noise from the bars in the nearby alley can be heard at night. Not that bad, but it could be a problem for some.
4 December 2025
Perfect location at a reasonable price
Perfect location. Attentive staff. Great bed. Lovely room.
There were steps that made it difficult to move luggage and access areas of the room. Steps to climb to the bathroom. Steps down to the sleeping area.
11 November 2025
Beautiful boutique hotel in Chinatown
I love staying at boutique hotels when traveling and this one didn’t disappoint. Housed in a building that formerly held a temple, it provides Chinese themed rooms, super comfortable and original. Breakfast is provided at a cafe across the street.
Breakfast is very good but doesn’t offer a lot of choice (1 coffee, 1 orange juice, and 1 dish).
29 October 2025
Comfort in the heart of the city with character
The location in between china town and Gardens by tye Bay made this an excellent choice for a short stay. Good and drinking on the door step. The room was compact but made exceptional use of space adding character without compromising comfort. Staff very friendly and helpful
The level of noise from the street due to being in the heart of a drinking area. Ear plugs provide if needed. However it added to character of the place. This was out of the hotels hands and as the building was original I suspect building requirements prevented sound proofing
17 October 2025
Great enjoyable stay inSingapore
The location of the hotel is very original, since it is located in an old former warehouse. It is super quiet although in an interesting location and close to all facilities. Staff was also fantastic! Many thanks.
I have nothing negative to report, everything was excellent!
30 September 2025
Beautiful, boutique style hotel
Gorgeous. Like a boutique hotel. Clean and old style Asian design. Staff exceptionally helpful
I got lost trying to exit.
17 September 2025
Fantastic room, very convenient , wonderful concierge staff. Sheirly’s welcome was fantastic especially when she set up
Property very convenient, basically had adjacent entry to underground for easy access. Centrally located to local eateries. Concierge staff, especially Sheirly was fantastic. Sheirly knew we were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary and she went out of her way with a sign and flowers along with a small cake to welcome us.
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Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' meals (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Parking
- - Accessible parking
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available

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24 March 2026
Comfortable and enjoyable stay with wonderful staff.