The Warehouse Hotel
A striking building set along a quiet stretch of Robertson Quay, The Warehouse Hotel occupies a restored 1895 godown that once formed part of the Straits of Malacca trade route. In its former life, this riverfront building housed secret societies and clandestine distilleries. Today, it stands as one of Singapore’s most considered boutique addresses, where industrial heritage meets contemporary restraint. The Warehouse Hotel is also part of the renowned Design Hotels™ portfolio and is one of only two hotels in Singapore in this prestigious collection. Its beauty is amplified when lit up at night and provides visual respite from an otherwise very modern visual landscape.
The gabled façade is one of the river’s most recognisable silhouettes. Inside, soaring ceilings, exposed beams and steel framed windows frame interiors whose design language is calm, textural and assured.
With just 37 rooms, the scale is intimate and deliberate. This is a property that understands proportion, privacy and pace. Orchard Road and the CBD are within easy reach, yet the atmosphere along the river feels measured and self contained.
Need to Knows
- Rooms: 37 Rooms and Suites
Room categories range from Warehouse Loft Rooms to River View Rooms and larger Heritage Suites. - Check in / Check out Times: Standard afternoon check in and midday check out
- Parking: Limited on site availability
- Room Features and Amenities: High ceilings, split level loft configurations in select rooms, industrial steel accents, custom furnishings, refined bathrooms, minibar, considered lighting and heritage detailing.
Po Restaurant anchors the hotel’s culinary identity. A dedicated home to Nanyang heritage cuisine, Po revisits Singapore’s cross cultural foodways with clarity and technical polish. Named after “popo”, meaning grandmother, the restaurant honours Peranakan, Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian traditions through dishes that are meticulous and nostalgic.
The Warehouse Lobby Bar, refreshed in 2024, draws inspiration from the building’s past life as a clandestine spirits distillery. Asian botanicals and regional influences shape a cocktail list that is thoughtful and narrative driven without becoming theatrical.
Facilities are selective. A riverside swimming pool provides reprieve from the equatorial heat. There is no spa or gym on site, though partnerships with Platinum Fitness and Hideaway Spa at nearby New Bahru ensure access to wellness facilities within walking distance. The Den serves as an intimate meeting space for private gatherings and small corporate sessions.
What’s Around
Robertson Quay offers a slightly slower rhythm than neighbouring Clarke Quay, with riverside dining and residential calm. Chinatown is minutes away, as is Orchard Road’s retail district. New Bahru, Singapore’s emerging lifestyle enclave of independent designers and contemporary food concepts, is within walking distance; we recommend a booking at Sri Lankan restaurant Kotuwa led by chef Rishi Naleendra. The School Block at New Bahru has some of the coolest homewares, stationery and independent fashion you will find in Singapore.
What’s Super Special
The building itself is the defining feature. Few properties in Singapore retain such architectural integrity while resisting overstatement. The restoration is disciplined, allowing original beams and volume to carry the narrative.
There is also a clarity of purpose. At just 37 keys, service feels attentive without intrusion. Hospitality is polished yet personal, with staff who understand both the building’s past and the expectations of a globally minded guest.
Children
Although the hotel primarily caters to couples and business travellers, the hotel still welcomes children by providing kid friendly amenities suitable for families.
Breakfast
Breakfast is buffet style; however, a table spread is not provided in order to minimise food wastage. Guests can order items from the à la carte menu instead and may place multiple orders to try a range of offerings.
Eating and Drinking
Early risers in search of strong espresso should cross the bridge to Toby’s Estate Coffee before setting out along the river for a brisk walk or morning run.
Dining at Po anchors the hotel dining experience; the restaurant’s signature popiah is faithfully recreated from traditional family recipes, honouring the rituals of home cooking. Vegetables are hand cut, then stewed and caramelised over several hours until deeply fragrant. Pork, shrimp and bamboo shoots lend savoury depth, balanced by the sweetness of jicama, carrots and peas. The platter arrives with delicate house made wheat skins, crisp lettuce, beansprouts, crushed flatfish and a suite of sauces, inviting guests to assemble each roll to taste. It is interactive, nostalgic and precise (and photographs beautifully for postcards home!).
The Warehouse Lobby Bar carries the evening with equal confidence. Cocktails are built around Asian botanicals and house infusions, nodding to the building’s past life as a distillery. The mood is intimate and considered and rewards those who appreciate craft, balance and a well told story.
Things to Book
Reserve dinner at Po in advance, particularly on weekends. Secure a table at the Lobby Bar for evening cocktails. Arrange spa appointments at Hideaway ahead of time and pre book gym sessions at Platinum Fitness if maintaining routine is a priority.
Notes
The Warehouse Hotel remains one of Singapore’s most coherent boutique stays. Its appeal lies not in scale but in specificity. Heritage architecture, a serious culinary programme and a tightly edited guest experience combine to create a stay that feels both rooted and contemporary.