In vibrant Little India, surrounded by shopping and dining
Each of the four floors has a different design theme
Fun, unique rooms with Nespresso machines
Restaurant and bar serving rustic French cuisine
Sundeck and big outdoor whirlpool hot tub
Breakfast included in room rates
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Cheapest rooms are tiny
Some units have glass bathrooms that lack privacy
No pool, spa, or fitness center
Wanderlust is an upscale boutique hotel for thrill seekers and design connoisseurs with unique interiors created by four different Singapore-based architecture firms -- one for each floor of the hotel. The result is an adult playground of sorts filled with wild art and fantastical rooms brimming with both character and amenities. Rooms range from tiny and capsule-like with bathrooms that lack privacy, to large loft-style units inspired by themes such as rocket ships and tree houses. Amenities include a rainbow-tiled hot tub in a quaint lawn outside next to a sun deck and there's a casual French restaurant where an included breakfast is served. The hotel feels slightly inaccessible as it's tucked away on a side street in Little India, but more adventurous travelers will be at home the colorful neighborhood.
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Scene
Old schoolhouse converted into a modern design hotel
Wanderlust is a concept hotel housed in a restored schoolhouse that dates back to the 1920s. Each floor was redesigned by a different creative team and has its own unique decor concept. The ground-floor lobby has a polished industrial style, concrete walls and floors decorated with old signage, restored barbers' chairs, and bucket seats from a defunct local movie theater along with a foosball table. The second level is all neon lights and rainbow walls, while the third takes its minimalist monochrome inspiration from paper drawings and origami. The top floor has a fantasy theme populated by "friendly monsters" and unique installations.
Location
Tucked away on a side street in Little India, walking distance to major attractions
Wanderlust is tucked away on a side street in Little India, surrounded by the neighborhood's colorful shops and eateries. The hip boutiques on Haji Lane are a 12-minute walk away, while the bustling Orchard Road shopping area is 15 minutes away on foot. To the south, Marina Bay, Suntec City, and the Millenia Walk shopping development are less than a 20-minute walk away. Changi International Airport is about a 20-minute drive or a minimum of 45 minutes on the East West MRT Line.
Rooms
Wild designer rooms with Nespresso machines and iPod docks
Wanderlust's 29 rooms and suites cover a wide range of styles, sizes, and decor themes. All have flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines, iPod docks, and mini-fridges.The small, single-color Pantone Rooms are washed in color and have matching accent lighting, with beds built into platforms at one end. Bathrooms have toilets and walk-in showers encapsulated in transparent glass stalls that lack privacy. The larger Mono Rooms have a black-and-white palate with individualized decor based on an origami theme. Back-lit cutouts of furniture against the wall are deceivingly realistic, and the rooms feature a few real furnishings as well, including desks and chairs. The black-and-white-tiled bathrooms have walk-in showers and separate soaking tubs. The top floor houses the Whimsical lofts rooms which have a variety of extravagant themes, from the mirrored Bling lofts, to dark Space rooms with colorful rocket ships. In the Tree rooms, the lofted bedroom is designed like a treehouse.
Features
Outdoor whirlpool hot tub, Cocotte bar and restaurant, free Wi-Fi, and free breakfast
Wanderlust's on-site restaurant, Cocotte, serves French country cooking at its large communal tables. The seasonal menu is focused around shareable platters, and heaps of chicken, grilled squid, and roast pork platters are common sights in the casual setting. There's also a pastry counter with baked goods made on-site and a free basic breakfast is included in room rates. The backyard, accessed from the second floor, has a sun deck with sculptural lounge chairs and a beautifully tiled rainbow hot tub. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.
