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Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore

22 Orange Grove Rd, Singapore 258350 (show on map)

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

Frommers review:

“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.

Travel+Leisure review:

“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.

Fodors review:

“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.

Telegraph review:

“After decades in business as Shangri-La’s maiden property, this gorgeous grand dame of luxury continues to deliver.”

Guest rating

4.5 out of 5.0

Ranked 7th in Singapore


This an aggregated guest review rating of Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a guest review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0


What guests liked


Value for Money

89.39 %

Ranked 6th in Singapore


We use a smart algorithm to determine the value for money each hotel offers. The score is based on a combination of aggregated guest review ratings and the average nightly rate. The higher the percentage, the better the overall value you receive for the price you pay.


Location

Recent guest reviews

4.0
Tarun

31 May 2026

Good properly, good activities form kids, nice rooms and amenities. Average dining experience

Rooms were spacious, Kids area especially pool and water park are great. Room amenities were very good. They accommodated our request for early check In also.

Staff, especially severs in breakfast area are kind of rude. They ignored requests many times, work with no smile, no greetings, at times talked back into harsh tones also.

Indian counter variety is same everyday and not good. Very oily food and taste is better at many Little India restaurants.

Poor understanding of the chefs about allergen practices and food handling. I have gluten allergy and I was being served dosa made on same counter on which wheat parathas are being made.

4.5
Yee

28 May 2026

We will be back!

Super toddler friendly! My kids had a lot of fun and parents can relax!
Location is great!

Overall property is great, but I found the food at waterfall Italian restaurant is just so so, the environment js nice though

5.0
Yuwa

23 May 2026

one of the best hotels in the world

excellent location, superb ambience, world class facilities and services

4.0
Robert

15 May 2026

Very enjoyable with nice facilities

Good location close to the Exec lounge. Room was very tight. Breakfast room had a good choice but it's like a cattle market & difficult to find specific foods

The ground floor breakfast room is badly organised as mentioned above. The swimming pool is so loud & noisy with young children. Wouldn't be more appropriate to allow them in at specific times late in the afternoon. Also the gym equipment is very old.

5.0
Jia

9 May 2026

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

Lots of kids facilities to play with.

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5.0
Philippa

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!

4.0
Robert

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.

5.0
Paul

4 May 2026

We will be back amazing hotel we have ever stayed in

Service location resteraunts

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5.0
Ramini

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

4.0
Michelle

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.

5.0
Ian

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.

4.5
Shannen

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.

4.5
Karthickeyan

1 May 2026

Spacious and meticulously maintained property.

Well kept, Rustic, classic.

Play area charged too much.
Metro proximity.

4.0
Yudhishthir

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.

4.5
Yasir

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

5.0
Sitana

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.

4.5
Joanna

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

5.0
Mohanzrn

24 April 2026

One of the hotels

Loved the service
Ambience
Room
After noon tea
Happy hour and canapes

The coffee

5.0
Muneer

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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4.5
Lai

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.

4.5
Alison

23 April 2026

It lived upto expectations I will recommend thank you

The gardens, pool, waterfall restaurant,great food

5.0
Jonathan

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.

4.5
Nicholas

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.

4.5
Lachlan

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.

4.0
Luscombe

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

5.0
Shane

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.

4.0
Babar

14 April 2026

Great breakfast, good facilities, but not exceptional

Quality and amenities.

The attitude of some staff, a bit snobby and rude.

4.5
Alexander

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.

4.5
Alon

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

4.5
Chrysanthi

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.

5.0
Ann

8 April 2026

Beautiful place to stay for a relaxing break in Singapore.

The pool area was lovely. Nice rooms. Lovely staff.

4.0
Anthony

6 April 2026

Nice but breakfast should be imporved

Swimming pool

Breakfast was like a mad house

4.5
Hiu

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.

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 & 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

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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