Aloft Singapore Novena

Set in Singapore's Novena district, this upscale hotel with a sleek glass exterior is directly in front of a bus stop and 5 km from the genteel Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Airy rooms with contemporary decor and vibrant accents feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, along with iPod docks, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; some have city views. Room service is available 24/7.

Parking is free. A breakfast buffet is served in a swanky restaurant with dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows. There's also a hip lobby bar and an elegant outdoor pool, plus an exercise room and a business centre.