No. 3 Nanson Road, Singapore, Singapore | (501) 232-4463
Sleek, modern
hotel with cool minimalist interiors
One block from Robertson
Quay riverfront
Loft-style
accommodation with mezzanine levels
Full-length
outdoor lap pool and whirlpool
Alfresco restaurant with daily breakfast buffet
Small but
well-equipped fitness room
Shuttle service to business districts and Orchard Road
Free high-speed
Wi-Fi throughout
Tiny bathrooms
Rooms can feel
cramped
Breakfast not included in the room rate
Studio M Hotel is
a sleek, upscale property offering loft-style lodging in Singapore's Robertson
Quay area. The location means easy access to most of the city's tourist attractions
-- by river taxi -- and the downtown business district. Despite streamlined furniture, 10-foot ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows, some of the 360 rooms can feel a bit cramped -- and have tiny bathrooms. The alfresco breakfast buffet, however, is a nice
touch (although it's not included in standard rates), and the narrow outdoor pool can accommodate lap swims. The Studio M Hotel exudes a minimally elegant, distinctive style in a convenient location, but the nearby Park Hotel Clarke Quay offers more space.
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Scene
Sleek modern hotel with Italian flair and smart, minimalist terraces
With its shimmer
facade of tinted glass and sleek architectural lines, the Studio M Hotel is
strikingly modern. Inside, the lobby is equally
impressive in its futuristic minimalism, exemplified in a central molded white reception desk
illuminated by cascading rods tipped with LED lights that bounce off the polished stone
floors and large-panel windows. Designed by Italian
architect Piero Lissoni, Studio M opened in 2010, and Lissoni's distinctive styling can be seen throughout -- from
the smart monochrome hallways to minimally elegant terraces with potted palms, pebble-lined
ponds, and bright funky furnishings. The vibe is cool, unstuffy, and very 21st
century, attracting a mix of business travelers, vacationing couples, and even
a fair share of staycationing Singapore residents.
Location
Set in residential Robertson Quay with easy access to river taxi services
The hotel is located
in the Robertson Quay area of Singapore -- a largely residential area popular
with locals and expats, though also dotted with plenty of bars and restaurants.
There's plenty within walking distance, including the peaceful Fort Canning Park and
bustling Chinatown, while the hotel's proximity to Singapore River means guests can
use the river taxi to travel to such sights as the Merlion statue, Marina Bay, and the Museum of Asian Civilization. Guests here on business can use river taxis to reach the financial district, which is about a 15-minute cab ride from Studio M. Changi
International Airport takes about 25 minutes by car or around an hour via
public transportation -- the nearest MRT subway station, Clarke Quay, is about a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
Rooms
Loft-style accommodations with mezzanine levels; bathrooms can be tiny
All rooms at the Studio M Hotel are loft style with huge windows stretching from the floor to the ceiling, flooding the two levels with natural light throughout the
day. Stairs connect the bedroom space with a living area (with most sleeping
areas on the upper mezzanine), while decor blends crisp whites with
natural wood and smart contemporary furnishings. Some rooms can feel small and cramped, but some open onto small, furnished terraces with views of the surrounding area. Standard amenities include
free high-speed Wi-Fi, tea- and coffee-making facilities, flat-screen TVs with
satellite and music channels, mini-fridges, and free water (but no minibar snacks). Bathrooms are tiny and can feel cramped, although toilets are separate from the shower room (there's no tubs). They come with robes and slippers, slick white square sinks, and toiletries.
Features
Pleasant outdoor buffet breakfast, full-length lap pool, and small fitness room
The open-air,
bamboo-themed restaurant Take serves a daily breakfast buffet on the second floor (not included in the standard room rate), and Memo, a deli-style cafe serving a wide range of drinks and snacks, turns into a low-lit bar in the evening. Guests also receive discounts at select local restaurants. A full-length lap pool is available -- though it would be tough to accommodate more than two serious swimmers at a time -- and there's also a jetted hot tub. A small but well-equipped fitness room includes a range of exercise equipment and free weights. High-speed Wi-Fi
is free of charge to guests throughout the property, while the hotel also
provides scheduled shuttle services to selected business districts and the Orchard
Road shopping district.