Discover Singapore’s heritage at one of this trio of boutique hotels, where a side order of creative cocktails and contemporary plates await.

If there’s any city in Asia that’s defined the boutique hotel scene, it has to be Singapore, where you’ll find houses of slumber housed in former cat houses and barracks, and intimate hotels that offer travellers a true sense of place. Here are some of our favourites.

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The Barracks Hotel Sentosa

Once a British artillery outpost, the Barracks Hotel Sentosa is a five-minute buggy ride from Sentosa Island’s beaches and the decommissioned artillery battery Fort Siloso, where World War II memorabilia awaits. All rooms are decked out in dark wood with leather-accented furnishing, and suites feature classic plantation shutters that open out to a semi-private jacuzzi and deliver direct access to the Barracks’ 30m long lap pool. Suite guests can additionally access private lounge The Living Room for daily breakfast plus canapes and cocktails from 5 pm-8 pm, while dining options include modern Japanese at Miyoshi by Fat Cow, where signatures include the Wagyu shoyu ramen.

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If you want to tap into Singapore’s heritage further, the hotel offers two tours: Colonial Architecture, which takes in structures built and occupied by the British armed forces in the 1800s and 1900s; and Cultural Gems, which explores Chinatown, Malay district Kampong Glam, hip Tiong Bahru and Katong’s Peranakan roots.

The Warehouse Hotel

This industrial-themed design hotel located on the river at Robertson Quay was once a trio of godowns hawking homemade spirits in the 1890s when trade along the Straits of Malacca was thriving. With 37 rooms, there are six room types, from the entry-level Warehouse Sanctuary, located on the ground floor, to the River View Suite, a loft-style accommodation with original beams and a peaked ceiling on the top floor.

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Hungry? Sample modern Singaporean fare at Po, where plates include spicy tamarind red snapper fillet and Wagyu cheek Rendang. Also, don’t miss the BB King cocktail (banana whisky, smoked maple syrup, barbecue bitters) at The Lobby Bar, perhaps after a cooling dip in the rooftop infinity pool.

Naumi Singapore

Situated in Singapore’s business district, which is awash with great restaurants, the Andy Warhol-inspired Eden And Nirwana suites at Naumi Singapore feature a limited edition B&B Italia armchair designed by Gaetano Pesce (its orange and taupe stripes will blow your mind) plus a bold patterned rug and complimentary mini-bar. Fashionistas, meanwhile, will adore the Gabrielle & Camellia suite, inspired by Coco Chanel and her favourite flower, which features monochromatic floral artworks by award-winning French photographer Olivier Henry and Singaporean artist Aiman.

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The popular Cloud 9 Rooftop and Bar boasts fabulous views over the Singapore skyline and an infinity pool. Guests can sample food from the hotel’s Italian restaurant/bar Florian here or at the first-floor restaurant, where signature plates include the dry-aged ribeye and seafood stew.