"This trendy, inexpensive little place is a real gem in Chinatown, operated by the same people behind the swish New Majestic." Full review

"Comprising five converted shophouses, built in 1929, this hotel successfully blends old-style architecture with a modern interior." Full review

"Owned by the same people behind nearby New Majestic, 1929 is also pretty slick, although not in the same class as its big brother." Full review

"The Hotel 1929 is a hip boutique located in a historic building just outside Chinatown." Full review

"Housed inside five refurbished 1929 shophouses, this retro-inspired Chinatown hotel is decorated with vintage designer furniture from hotelier Loh Lik Peng’s private collection." Full review

"The interior has been renovated to look like a twenty-first-century version of the early 1960s, all very retro chic."

"Ultra-hip boutique hotel in the heart of Chinatown that has made headlines in numerous design magazines."

"In 2002, owner Peng Loh (who also owns the New Majestic) turned five colonial shophouses into this 32-room boutique property." Full review

"The atrium of the Marina Mandarin is a colossal 21-story space, but it is peaceful and serene for its size and busy location due to the natural light that streams through skylights." Full review

"The relatively peaceful lobby here has a John Portman–designed atrium that narrows as it ascends 21 floors to a tinted skylight." Full review

"Rooms at the Marina Mandarin are crisp and elegant – done up in creams, beiges and browns – and all have balconies; some suites even have views of the harbour." Full review

"While not as efficient and elegant as the Ritz-Carlton next door, it is certainly on par with the towering adjacent Pan Pacific's fine facilities." Full review

"The Marina Mandarin Hotel in Singapore has a marvelous atrium within its triangular walls. This shot was taken from about 15 floors up and shows the hotel lobby with its amazing design...." Full review

"A five-star stay with an iconic 21-story atrium, elegant rooms, city views, and easy access to the Marina Bay area's exciting shopping options, breakfast included." Full review

"Passing through the doors of PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore is like stepping through a portal to an enchanting tropical retreat." Full review

"Locations in Singapore don’t get much more central than Marina Square, the mixed-use development that’s home to the 583-room Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, which contains, among other attractions, the largest sky-lit atrium in Southeast Asia, an improbably verdant indoor space that does much to soothe travelers as they arrive" Full review