Robertson Quay Hotel

Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay


Probably the best-value hotel along the river, this no-frills, medieval castle-like circular tower has tidy but tiny rooms with brown wood panelling, muted-toned decor and a surprisingly pretty palm-fringed rooftop swimming pool. Check the website for deals below S$150.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay attractions

1. Robertson Quay

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The most remote and least visited of the quays, Robertson Quay is home to some of the best eateries and bars along the river, including Mexican 'It kid'…

2. Hong San See Temple

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Perched on a small hill, this imposing Chinese temple dates back to 1913. Its sloping tiled roofs and ornamented columns are southern Chinese in style,…

3. Singapore Tyler Print Institute

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Established by the American master printmaker Kenneth E Tyler, the STPI collaborates with both established and emerging artists to create contemporary,…

4. Sri Thendayuthapani Temple

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Also known as the Chettiar Hindu Temple, the open-walled, blue-green temple was completed in 1984, replacing a temple built by Indian chettiars …

5. Clarke Quay

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Named after Singapore’s second colonial governor, Sir Andrew Clarke, this is the busiest and most popular of Singapore's three quays. How much time you…

6. Fort Canning Park

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When Raffles rolled into Singapore, locals steered clear of Fort Canning Hill, then called Bukit Larangan (Forbidden Hill), out of respect for the sacred…

7. Old Hill Street Police Station

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An architectural pin-up famed for its Technicolor shutters and neo-Renaissance design, the Old Hill Street Police Station houses a string of well-known…

8. ReDot Fine Art Gallery

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The only gallery in Singapore specialising in Australian Indigenous art, Redot sources its captivating pieces from community-based art centres.