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The Vagabond Club Hotel, Singapore

39 Syed Alwi Rd, Singapore 207630 (show on map)

Tucked away in a 1950s heritage Art Deco building near Little India and Kampong Glam, this 41-room luxury boutique hotel feels less like a traditional lodging spot and more like a moody, glamorous playground.

The jaw-dropping interiors were dreamt up by the legendary French designer Jacques Garcia, marking his very first project in Asia. True to his design philosophy of “all things in excess,” he completely transformed the space into a Parisian-chic fantasy packed with dark woods, deep red velvets, and striking gold accents.

The Vagabond Club Hotel’s quirky character hits you the moment you walk through the doors. Instead of a boring reception counter, you check in at a desk shaped like a massive golden rhinoceros, while giant brass elephants and a glittering golden tree flank the lobby bar.

Beyond the wild visuals, the hotel boasts a couple of major bragging rights. It features an ultra-cool Artist-in-Residence program where global creatives come to live and work, and it houses a massive Whiskey Library stocked with over 1,000 rare bottles. Plus, it is proudly Singapore’s very first carbon-free hotel.

 

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Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“The art-filled Vagabond Club, with its own “whiskey library,” offers 41 intimate rooms in the heart of Little India and Kampong Glam.”

Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Singapore.

Guest rating

4.4 out of 5.0

Ranked 12th in Singapore


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What guests liked


Value for Money

87.88 %

Ranked 9th 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

5.0
Ushnik

16 July 2026

A unique, comfortable, luxurious stay.

Amazing staff, beautiful one of a kind room, great a-la-carte breakfast options, very good location, very close to Kampong Glam and Little India.

Nothing, absolutely perfect stay

3.0
Lesley

27 June 2026

Style over substance. Cramped room, and no club lounge access. Very disappointing.

Quirky hotel in a great location next to Little India and Kampung Glam. Interesting public areas. Very good breakfast.

Room was tiny - we're not big people but couldn't both walk round the bed side by side. inadequate storage - no drawer space to speak of and not enough room to store 2 (medium) suitcases.
Main disappointment was the fact that I booked a room with club lounge access with complimentary cocktails and snacks but when I asked about this at the hotel I was told they no longer do it, so the nature of the booking was misrepresented.. I would not have booked the hotel if I'd known this

3.0
Brian

24 May 2026

Interesting decor, helpful staff, excellent breakfast, but the room was tiny

Decor was interesting. Breakfast was excellent. Staff were great.

Room was tiny! Small even compared to New York, London and Paris. A bit of a walk to the nearest MRT. Walking back to the hotel late at night, the area around the hotel didn’t feel like a great neighbourhood.

3.0
Pauli

7 May 2026

the hotel is iconic, unfortunately located in the wrong place

the hotel itself is iconic and amazing design

the room is very small, and the AC blows at you. location is not interesting, unless you are there to eat Indian food. streets are jammed with people in the evening making it difficult to walk

5.0
Michael

1 May 2026

Exceeded our expectations.

An excellently presented property.
The staff were professional and friendly. Would definitely stay again when in Singapore

Nothing negative to say

5.0
Hazell

27 April 2026

Beautiful surroundings the dining and bedrooms were stunning.

The staff were excellent and assisted us with an early check in

Nothing

5.0
Alexandra

12 April 2026

Loved it - would definitely stay there again.

Intimate and sophisticated and in a great part of town. Loved the jazz at night

Nothing

4.0
David

13 August 2025

Interesting hotel to contrast with standard hotel room. Staff very efficient and friendly.

Good location for Little India and Kampong Glam. Very interesting and eclectic decor in dining area / bar. Complimentary cocktail and food a bonus

4.5
Dimitris

19 May 2025

A wonderful experience

IIf you are like me, tired of the sanitized business hotels, then Vagabond is for you too. I absolutely loved this hotel for its unique style and atmosphere. The interior design, staff uniforms and vibe makes you feel you are on a game reserve somewhere in the jungles of India or the Savannah in Africa but with a splash of China too. Excellent breakfast and drinks, amazing staff and in a neighborhood that's fun, real and easy. A special thanks to Jennifer at reception who made me feel welcomed from the moment I arrived early one morning and continued to brighten my days with that big smile. I will definitely stay here again and I highly recommend this hotel for anyone looking for something out of the ordinary. The only downside is the fact that the hotel doesn't have a gym. However, there is a gym across the street that you can sign up for a few days

The lack of a gym

4.0
Brian

4 April 2025

Style and comfort in the centre of Singapore!

Style and comfortable bed!

Nothing, but could do more to encourage guests into the bar; it was empty throught my stay and reception team did nothing to explain, there was no welcome drink, no happy hour.

2.0
Vincent

25 December 2024

Won’t go back again.

Nothing

Buzz sound from PA sound speaker all the time (including night sleeping time). The sound bothering too much and affect sleeping quality.

4.5
Daniel

5 August 2024

If you enjoy exceptional and out of the ordinary hotels, this is the place to stay!

This is a boutique hotel close to Little India! There was a huge selection of food and entertainment venues within easy walking distance. And of course, being in Singapore, no worries for safety no matter what the time of day.

We really enjoyed the complimentary evening cocktail times in the club lounge (which was the bar). The staff were super friendly and took great care of us! Special thanks to Ms. Chelm. Ms. Phoebe, Shah, and Chef Vijeya for a memorable stay!

I rented a car to facilitate some business meetings. Unfortunately, there is no on-site parking available. However, the street parking was cheaper than expected and in most cases, it was easy to find a place close to the hotel. The only issue was weekend evenings as the entertainment venues are very busy until early in the morning.

The breakfast choices were limited, however they all tasted great, and the amount of food was more than enough!

3.5
Caroline

26 May 2024

Quirky boutique style hotel with great cocktail bar. Well placed for Little India

Great decor and staff. Good cocktails

The rooms smelled musty as there was no extractor fan. Alot of noise from construction site next door

4.5
Adrian

25 May 2024

a Must-Try hotel - cool experience.

Very central location, the hotel bar is amazing and the hotel's own cocktail really fab - a 'Must-Try' Fantastic staff and a special mention to a great barman and fab choices of cocktails.

prices a little steep.

5.0
Chiew

19 May 2024

It was only a 2 days 1 night for me but the experience there was superb! Receptionist was funny and friendly, waiter and

The cleanliness and friendly staff, the ambience is really nice and relaxing as well

nothing, everything was beautifully well done

5.0
Larhue

22 February 2024

Superb staff and elegant place to stay. Manager Ronny was terrific.

The hotel is beautiful and the staff is friendly and caring. The chef and dining staff are efficient and friendly. I did not want to leave a place where I felt so at home. The space is elegant and I would recommend getting the breakfast which is delicious.

Everything was delightful. I highly recommend this beautiful boutique hotel.

2.0
Greg

10 September 2023

Another lousy luxury Singapore hotel. Like all the rest

Unique design

Another bad Singapore hotel. Pretty much all bad. Only exception was Fullerton. Just Singapore is the worst. Avoid at all costs for years is our recommendation!!!

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service

Outdoors

  • - Terrace
  • - Outdoor furniture

General

  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Accessibility

  • - Toilet with grab rails

Miscellaneous

  • - Fire extinguishers

Activities

  • - Bicycle rental
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