We’ve rounded up the best boutique hotels for your next retreat – passport not required

Vacations can sometimes prove as stressful as day-to-day life&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;what with managing itineraries, navigating increasingly complex airport security procedures, and battling with crowds at once little-known oases. It&rsquo;s no wonder that many of us are often left feeling in need of a holiday after our holidays.&nbsp;#firstworldproblems

Cue the rise of the staycation: a getaway that consists of little more than packing a weekender, booking a room at a local hotel and chilling out. So next time you need a break, do yourself a favour, and escape from it all by staying put in these chic boutique hotels in Singapore.

The Warehouse

Po at The Warehouse

THE WAREHOUSE

A former 19th century warehouse and one-time base for reputedly shady operations, this three-wing hotel&mdash; detailed with industrial fittings in tribute to the building&rsquo;s glorious trading days &mdash; were designed by local design firm&nbsp;Asylum, who were also responsible for the look of Escentials&rsquo; boutiques. Besides its soaring ceilings,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thewarehousehotel.com/" target="_blank">The Warehouse</a>&nbsp;also boasts an&nbsp;infinity pool overlooks the Singapore River and an in-house&nbsp;restaurant, Po, which serves up a contemporary Singaporean menu from Wild Rocket founder Willin Low.

320 Havelock Road, Singapore 169628, tel: 6828 0000

M Social

M SOCIAL

The proximity of this hotel to Robertson Quay&rsquo;s dining scene is not&nbsp;its only attraction. Designed by Philippe Starck, <a href="https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/singapore/m-social-singapore/" target="_blank">M Social</a> is achingly trendy and futuristic; somewhat unsurprising, Starck being the son of an aeronautical engineer and a former employee of Pierre Cardin, the godfather of space-age fashion. The space adroitly sidesteps the pitfalls of being clinical and uninviting, with plush carpets and comfy furnishings to complement the self-service booking kiosks and iPads embedded in the walls.

90 Robertson Quay, Singapore 238259, tel: 6206 1888

Lloyd's Inn

LLOYD&rsquo;S INN

Just five minutes away from Somerset station on foot, <a href="https://lloydsinn.com/" target="_blank">Lloyd&rsquo;s Inn</a> is a refuge from Singapore&rsquo;s bustling shopping district. Taking a bare-bones approach to d&eacute;cor, the hotel&rsquo;s minimal rooms &mdash; all equipped with a desk, for those who can&rsquo;t completely step away from work &mdash; and common areas are ideal for test-driving the Marie Kondo life, and temporarily basking in the moral superiority of owning next-to-nothing. If you also enjoy basking in natural light, you&rsquo;ll love the outdoor showers and bathtubs.

2 Lloyd Rd, Singapore 239091, tel: 6737 7309

The Club

THE CLUB 

This early 1900s heritage building houses four restaurants and bars, providing all-day dining in addition to its 20 rooms. Start your day with The Disgruntled Brasserie&rsquo;s Green &amp; Light breakfast, have a cuppa at Mr &amp; Mrs Maxwell&rsquo;s and then get a taste of Peru with some ceviche from Tiger&rsquo;s Milk. A bonus for those who enjoy a drink or two: B28 at <a href="http://theclub.com.sg/" target="_blank">The Club</a> stocks a 200-strong range of single-malt whiskies and over 30 varieties of rum.

28 Ann Siang Rd, Singapore 069708, tel: 6808 2188

Hotel Vagabond

HOTEL VAGABOND

Decorated in an over-the-top&nbsp;Chinoiserie style, <a href="http://www.hotelvagabondsingapore.com/" target="_blank">h&ocirc;tel vagabond</a>&nbsp;is an art-filled, 1950s Art Deco establishment that thoughtfully provides its guests&nbsp;customised guides to surrounding areas like Kampong Glam, Little India and Rochor Canal. Vagabond&rsquo;s red velvet-covered lounge turns into a film screening room every Saturday evening, and its bar &mdash; with its&nbsp;camera bait gilded animals &mdash;&nbsp;offers an ever-changing menu of drinks by Proof &amp; Company.&nbsp;

39 Syed Alwi Rd, Singapore 207630, tel: 6291 6677

Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong

HOTEL INDIGO SINGAPORE KATONG

Situated in heritage-rich Joo Chiat, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hotelindigo.com/hotels/gb/en/singapore/sinki/hoteldetail?qAdlt=1&amp;qBrs=6c.hi.ex.rs.ic.cp.in.sb.cw.cv.ul.vn.ki.sp.nd.ct&amp;qChld=0&amp;qFRA=1&amp;qGRM=0&amp;qIta=99617280&amp;qPSt=0&amp;qRRSrt=rt&amp;qRef=df&amp;qRms=1&amp;qRpn=1&amp;qRpp=20&amp;qSHp=1&amp;qSmP=3&amp;qSrt=sBR&amp;qWch=0&amp;srb_u=1&amp;icdv=99617280&amp;siclientid=6168&amp;sitrackingid=918270266&amp;dp=true&amp;glat=SEAR" target="_blank">Katong Indigo</a> has incorporated the area&rsquo;s Peranakan traditions into its design &mdash; from colourful tiles to street-scene murals by artist Don Low,&nbsp;and&nbsp;its on-site Baba Chew Bar and Eatery, which features Straits Chinese-inspired fare like kaya toast and buah keluat burgers. Book a Premier View Room and enjoy looking out over the neighbouring shophouses and stalls, explore Katong&rsquo;s small businesses and sample the offerings of local food hotspots nearby.

86 East Coast Rd, Singapore 428788, tel: 6723 7001

The Sultan

THE SULTAN

Occupying 10 traditional shophouses, whose open-air corridors and shuttered windows have been preserved, <a href="http://www.thesultan.com.sg/" target="_blank">The Sultan</a>&nbsp;in the&nbsp;culturally vibrant district of Kampong Glam&nbsp;combines the best of colonial architecture with a touch of Arabic flair. Its historically significant main lobby has even been commemorated with its own postage stamp.

101 Jalan Sultan, Singapore 199002, tel: 6723 7101

The Scarlet Singapore

THE SCARLET SINGAPORE

Surrounded by Club Street&rsquo;s spas&nbsp;and galleries, <a href="http://www.thescarlethotels.com/singapore/" target="_blank">The Scarlet</a> Singapore is situated in an original 1924 Art Deco building. While its flamboyant interiors may be an acquired taste, we have to give the hotel props for committing 100% to its chosen aesthetic. If you&rsquo;re an incurable gym rat you&rsquo;ll enjoy spending time at in-house gym Flaunt, before cooling down at Soda, an open-air Jacuzzi. As for dining, guests will be spoilt for choice with Casa Tartufo&rsquo;s Northern Italian fare, sashimi at Mei i Sushi, and tipples&nbsp;and Sicilian cuisine at rooftop bar ARIA.

33 Erskine Rd, Singapore 069333, tel: 6511 3333

Kam Leng Hotel

KAM LENG HOTEL

<a href="http://kamleng.com/" target="_blank">Kam&nbsp;Leng Hotel</a>&nbsp;was reopened in 2012 after being abandoned for almost two decades.&nbsp;Its decor is&nbsp;a reimagining of the building&rsquo;s original 1920s interiors &mdash; but don&rsquo;t panic, there&rsquo;s still air-conditioning and wifi&nbsp;with a bit of Wes Anderson/In The Mood For Love&nbsp;quirk thrown into the mix. Expect no extras here: this establishment is without a gym, pool or bar&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;all the better to encourage you to head outdoors.&nbsp;

383 Jalan Besar, Singapore 209001, tel: 6239 9399

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