21 Carpenter, Singapore21 Carpenter in Singapore, Singapore has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 86 of 228 hotels we score in Singapore. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 1.7, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $343 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located between Clarke Quay and Chinatown, 21 Carpenter is a boutique hotel housed in a restored 1936 remittance building. Part of the Design Hotels collection, the property features 48 rooms and suites designed by WOHA architects. The interior combines historical character with modern aesthetics. Guests can dine at the street-level restaurant led by Michelin-starred Chef Andrew Walsh or use the rooftop infinity pool. The hotel suits travellers interested in urban culture and dining, though some guest rooms are smaller in size. It offers a mix of heritage and urban room styles alongside family-friendly amenities.What stands out

Rooftop infinity pool

Michelin-starred dining

Architectural heritage design

Central location near nightlife

Watch out for

Some rooms are small

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