singapore EDITION hotel marks luxury, lifestyle destination in southeast asia

singapore edition hotel review

‘The EDITION, please.’ The new hotel? Very nice, repeated all the taxi drivers during our stay in Singapore. Since opening at the end of 2023, the hotel has already established a good name for itself in the city for locals and visitors alike. This is unsurprising, considering the reputation of other locations within the group, such as the Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai. From its gravity-defying architecture by Safdie Architects to its culinary experiences and interiors by Ian Schrager and Cap Atelier, the Singapore EDITION is a blend of luxury and lifestyle that perfectly captures the city-state’s vibrant essence.

designboom stayed at the Singapore EDITION whilst tasting the seed-to-table experience at the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center in Singapore.

the privacy of the main entrance reveals a white-hued oasis

image courtesy of Singapore Edition (top image also)

Located just off the west end of Singapore’s Upper Orchard Road, the area, once a quiet lane lined with fruit trees, is now a bustling boulevard of restaurants and fashionable retail facades. As we arrived at the hotel from Cuscaden Road, we were greeted by a cobbled stone driveway against an otherwise sleek, contemporary bronze and glass front. Opening the doors draped with white veil curtains, the privacy of the main entrance reveals a white-hued oasis. This is further emphasized as the white marbled floor and walls of the lobby’s are topped by a domed ceiling covered with gold leaf.

Safdie Architects design the hotel to seamlessly integrate nature

photo by Timothy Hursley. image courtesy of Safdie Architects

safdie architects infuse nature into hotel design

The core of the EDITION’s design is its seamless integration with nature. We were constantly surrounded by sweeping vistas and lush greenery, from the sky park to the sunken garden. At the heart of the hotel is a timber-decked garden courtyard, framed by shallow, black-tiled pools and tropical foliage. The building wraps around this courtyard on all sides, allowing light to flood the corridors, plant-filled conservatory, and public spaces inside. It creates a serene escape, with views from the lobby, restaurants, bars, guest rooms, and event spaces.

the rooftop pool features a transparent acrylic oculus with a view to the courtyard below

photo by Timothy Hursley. image courtesy of Safdie Architects

The rooftop bar and pool raise the hotel to new heights, literally. The 43-meter pool, a center point for the comfortable day beds to surround, floats like a vessel over the garden courtyard nine floors below. The stone landscape creates a relaxed outdoor oasis in the sky. As we swam, we were surprised by the transparent acrylic oculus embedded in the pool’s white-tiled base, offering views of the courtyard below. The rooftop terrace, dressed in terracotta and shades of blue, provides a perfect setting for drinks and snacks, whether in the shaded dining area or on a sunbed.

the 43-meter pool is lined comfortable day beds amongst its stone landscaping

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indulgent hotel restaurant, bars, spa, and guest rooms

Inside the lobby bar is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. Wrapped in sharp pink velvet, it features a rose-colored pool table fashioned from Calacatta marble, and an oversized pink backlit bar display. Leather chairs, stylish lamps, and crystal decanters and sculptures add to the bar’s opulence. The high-vaulted, timber-lined restaurant adjacent, FYSH at EDITION, is the first international venture of award-winning Australian chef Josh Niland. Anchored by a custom-made marble bar in green scalloped Antico Verde marble, the main dining room seats 80 guests in jade-colored velvet banquettes and booths with Calacatta white marble tables. The space is adorned with art in typical EDITION style, including a 14-carat gold leaf etching at the entrance.

the high-vaulted, timber-lined FYSH at EDITION is the first international venture of Australian chef Josh Niland

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Spiralling down the sculpted, white Venetian plaster staircase from the lobby, the garden courtyard level invites us to dramatic bar lounge. An inconspicuous side-door leads to the adjoining Punch Room, lined floor-to-ceiling in an intimate, indulgent blue color. The same shade also covers the oak paneling, artistic pendant light, and stone fan-shaped floor mosaic. As the only contrast, mixologists serve punch cocktails using Southeast Asian-inspired spices from behind a bronze bar.

the Punch Room is lined floor-to-ceiling in an intimate, indulgent blue color

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The 204 guest rooms, spread over six light-filled floors, are spacious and soothing retreats. Every detail is curated in design for comfort and serenity in all senses, from the warm white interiors and white oak-planked floors to the softly hued lighting and signature fragrance. Deep-seated sofas, plush rugs, decorative pots of orchids, and an all-white table emphasize the purity of the interior design. In the bathroom, gold-plated sets from AXOR fit flush against the white walls and ceiling to create a serene, highly personal sanctuary for guests.

204 guest rooms comfort every sense, from the warm white interiors to the lighting and fragrance

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Indulgence is heightened by the second-floor spa. A mood-lit reception leads us to seven treatment rooms with his-and-her changing rooms, including sunken vitality thermal pools, an ice foundation, relaxation lounge, sauna, stream room, and a fully equipped gym. Further amenities are found on the courtyard level as a 600-square-meter pillar-less gallery, which can be divided into three smaller areas, can host 340 guests in an event space.

the lobby bar stands out with a rose-colored pool table and oversized pink backlit bar display

image courtesy of Singapore Edition

The Singapore EDITION crowns the group’s first Southeast Asia hotel with a seamless blend of nature, luxury, and modern design. For locals and international visitors alike, it marks the spot for luxury and lifestyle stays in the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic cities.

a white Venetian plaster staircase spirals from the lobby to the courtyard level

image courtesy of Singapore Edition

the white lobby of Singapore EDITION is topped by a domed ceiling covered with gold leaf

photo by Timothy Hursley. image courtesy of Safdie Architects

the conservatory adds additional seating space for the lobby bar and FYSH at EDITION

photo by Finbarr Fallon. image courtesy of Safdie Architects

project info:

name: The Singapore EDITION | @singaporeedition

architect: Safdie Architects | @safdiearchitects

interiors: Ian Schrager Company in collaboration with Cap Atelier

hotel group: EDITION Hotels | a partnership between Ian Schrager and Marriott International