The Capitol Kempinski

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“This grand hotel sits proudly in an elegant Art Deco building in the civic and culture district. Italian marble flooring, Travertine limestone columns, and hand-cut rock crystal chandeliers set the scene for an opulent stay. With top-notch dining options and a chic bar, it exudes timeless charm.”

Hotel review

Since its completed refurbishment in 2018, the Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore has bridged the city’s classical heritage with the luxuries of its ultra-modern glamour. Two buildings have been swept into the fold, the Capitol Building and Stamford House, with the alley behind the former been converted into a “lifestyle mall,” with a glass ceiling, cafés, restaurants, retail stores, and direct access to the Capitol Theatre.

To reflect the tastes of the early 20th century, when the three buildings were constructed, the Capitol Kempinski’s rooms are furnished in a colonial art deco aesthetic, with trim lines and a clean colour palate. High ceilings, limestone columns, piano rosewood, and Italian marble floors add a touch of European elegance, while, as an homage to Singapore’s iconic Merlion, fish scale patterns are imbued into the design. Balconies are glass-encased to keep out the humidity, and all bathrooms have deep soaking tubs to cool off in after a walk around the town.

The front-of-house staff—known as the “ladies in red” for their striking dresses—can organize anything, including heritage tours with their in-house historian, motorcycle sidecar tours of the city, and cocktail masterclasses at The Bar at 15 Stamford. The bar also claims to have the city’s largest rum collection, and proffers a rotational drinks menu that focuses on international cocktails.

Each day a heritage afternoon tea is held in the tea room, but if you want a break from the activities and the humidity, there is an on-site spa with a long list of treatments, and a small and secluded rooftop pool.

No hotel is more centrally located, being linked via the City Hall MRT station, and within walking distance of St. Andrew’s Cathedral, the National Gallery, the National Museum of Singapore, and Marina Bay.

James Patterson

Recommended for

  • Local exploring

    • You will be close to Singapore’s top attractions such as Marina Bay Sands, Chijmes, National Museum, and Merlion Park

  • Weddings

    • Tie the knot in style under a romantic wooden loft-like ceiling where timeless elegance meets modern sophistication

  • Designer Shopping

    • Shopping-wise, there is no shortage of top stores here — malls like Raffles City and Marina Square are within walking distance

  • Other Activities

    • The hotel has pride of place in the integrated lifestyle complex which boasts the legendary Capitol Theatre and a retail mall

  • Historic

    • The hotel takes up part of what used to be one of Singapore's finest movie theatres, Capitol Theatre, which opened in 1930

  • Sights nearby

    • Marina Bay Sands is full of hidden gems, from the Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay to the magical Spectra light show

  • Restaurant

    • Step into 15 Stamford, where an ornate stained glass ceiling and intricate filigrees create an elegant ambiance

  • Museums

    • The National Museum of Singapore (the city's oldest museum) and The National Gallery are both nearby

  • Spa

    • A blissful retreat, bringing you a fusion of modern therapies and traditional massages

  • Child friendly

    • Children of any age are welcome

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    • Certain rooms offer a terrace

  • Gourmet

  • Opulent

  • Charming

  • Air conditioning

  • Wellbeing

  • Disabled access

  • 5* Luxury

  • Gym

  • Chic

  • Grand Hotel

Facilities

  • Rooms

    155 rooms in this hotel

  • Restaurant

    Step into 15 Stamford, where an ornate stained glass ceiling and intricate filigrees create an elegant ambiance

  • Spa

    A blissful retreat, bringing you a fusion of modern therapies and traditional massages

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed)

  • Swimming Pool

    Outdoor salt-water relaxation pool

  • Child friendly

    Children of any age are welcome

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    Certain rooms offer a terrace

  • Bath robes

  • Safe

  • Bar

  • Concierge

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Meeting Room

  • Massage

  • No pets

  • Lift

  • Wifi

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Air conditioning

  • Hot Tub

  • Disabled access

  • Room service

  • Gym

Activities

  • Designer Shopping

    • Shopping-wise, there is no shortage of top stores here — malls like Raffles City and Marina Square are within walking distance

  • Other Activities

    • The hotel has pride of place in the integrated lifestyle complex which boasts the legendary Capitol Theatre and a retail mall

  • Sights nearby

    • Marina Bay Sands is full of hidden gems, from the Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay to the magical Spectra light show

  • Museums

    • The National Museum of Singapore (the city's oldest museum) and The National Gallery are both nearby

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Other reviews

The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore

Capitol Kempinski is part of a huge lifestyle destination that encompasses a high-end residential apartment, a luxury hotel, a shopping mall and a theatre.

Originally published by Evelyn Chen, The Telegraph

The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore

The hotel is in a rather grand art deco building, with a main entrance tucked away in an alley so discreet, most cab drivers miss it. But the subtlety is a clear indication of the hotel's restrained brand of luxury.

Originally published by Audrey Phoon, CN Traveller

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