Sheraton Towers Singapore

The Sheraton Towers is a grand hotel with a well-landscaped entrance manned by doormen and a stream of high-end cars parked outside. Inside, the large lobby has a simple chic decor, with a collection of regency chairs and tables making up a sitting area, and an elegant staircase with stylish burgundy runner and twisted handrails. The lobby bar area is an intimate space with sofas and table seating, edged with plants and scattered with orchid displays. It opens out onto the lovely Dining Room with floor-to-ceiling windows offering views out over lush grounds and a beautiful rocky waterfall. The grand elegance runs throughout the hotel, with striking black chandeliers suspended over the marble tables of Domvs Italian restaurant and warm orange panels adorning the walls of the welcoming Li Bai Cantonese restaurant. Guests are often corporate travelers who return regularly, but the location also attracts families and mature couples who want a quieter base away from the busy hub.

Sheraton Towers is on leafy Scotts Road in the Orchard Road shopping area. It's a main road lined with upscale hotels and office buildings, so there's not a lot in the way of shopping and dining in the immediate area, but it's a 15-minute walk along the road to shops and malls which begin at the junction of Scotts and Orchard. The hotel is next to Newton metro station which is on two lines, connecting easily with top spots throughout the city. It's a five-minute journey down the road to Orchard, an eight-minute trip to Little India, and about 20 minutes to Chinatown, the business district, and attractions such as Gardens by the Bay. Journey time on the metro to the airport is around an hour, with a change at Bugis, or about a 30-minute drive. Buses also run along Scotts Road to destinations all over the city. The bus stop a three-minute walk from the hotel is useful for places farther away, like Singapore Zoo, which is around a 40-minute trip on the bus.

The Sheraton Tower's 420 rooms have a natural color scheme and a pop of color in the stylish wall art. Large windows let in plenty of light, and there's a comfortable armchair and desk seating. The polished wood furniture has intricate details, and antique pieces add to the common quality finish throughout. Rooms range from Standard Rooms to the individually themed Premium Suites with beautifully ornate furniture, and Fifth floor Tower Terrace and Tower Pool Rooms offer private balconies. Pool Rooms have direct access to the pool from their leafy terraces. Suites include kitchenette cupboards with microwaves, sinks, and tableware -- plus dining space. A secluded wing beside the pool houses six Cabana Rooms which have a colonial decor with four-poster beds and teak furniture, and balconies look out over pretty Goodwood Hill. Amenities in all rooms include flat-screen TVs, music systems, minibars, tea/coffee facilities, bathrobes, slippers, safes, and irons. Wi-Fi and wired internet are available at a fee or free to Starwood loyalty members. All but the standard Deluxe Rooms include access to the Executive Lounge. The marble bathrooms are light and bright, with shower/tub combos and black marble countertops. Suites add a separate rain-shower cubicle, dual sinks, and a bidet. Past guests have occasionally complained about minor maintenance issues. 

The Sheraton has plenty to offer both business and leisure travelers. The relaxed lobby bar/restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and lunch plus a light bar menu until late evening. Two additional restaurants, Domvs Italian and Li Bai Cantonese, are open for lunch and dinner most days. The large outdoor pool is located on level five, and is nicely landscaped for privacy from surrounding trees and shrubs. There's a shaded poolside bar serving cocktails and light snacks throughout the day, and sun loungers with umbrellas ring the deck. A wall of windows overlooking the pool creates a bright space for the 24-hour fitness center which has a selection of cardio and weight machines, plus a sauna and steam room. There's a relaxing spa with a menu of massage therapies and a tranquil outdoor seating area, plus a stylish Executive Lounge which provides continental breakfasts and evening drinks for Club guests. Back in the lobby, a 24-hour business center is equipped with conference calling facilities, and a boardroom seating up to eight people. There's free Wi-Fi in the lobby. The front desk offers safe deposit boxes, laundry services, and luggage storage. Both self-parking and valet parking are available.