The Vibe: Sexy colonial.

The Area: Tanjong Pagar, amidst shopping and eating venues. It is a 10-minute walk to Tanjong Pagar MRT Station.

The DNA: The sexy Duxton Reserve was originally a row of traditional shophouses re-designed by Anouska Hempel to blend the shophouse aesthetic with the comfort of a hotel. The hotel clearly bears Hempel’s signature style with yellow, gold and black design elements, including oversized Chinese fans as wall art. There is a modern Chinese restaurant, Yellow Pot and an antiquarian-themed lobby bar. Spa at the nearby sister The Maxwell Reserve Hotel.

Suite-Me-Up: The hotel features 49 guestrooms and suites, including two-storey Duxton Duplex Suites. Room facilities include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a work desk, free bottled water, a Bluetooth speaker, a minibar, a safe and a coffee maker. Room service is available.

Accolades: Wallpaper* Best Urban Hotels 2018

✅Free Wi-Fi • 49 rooms (18-27m2), including 24 suites (32-51m2) • hotel opened: April 2018 (formerly Six Senses Duxton) • interior design: Anouska Hempel • bathroom amenities: The Organic Pharmacy ❌ no parking available • no pets allowed • 24-hour front desk