Quincy Hotel Singapore by Far East Hospitality
by the TopOfHotel team
Quincy Hotel is a design boutique that sells all-inclusive value in the middle of Orchard — the Quincy Life package wraps three meals and drinks into the rate, and the glass pool jutting out at level 12 is the signature; ideal for couples and solo travelers who want sharp design and no thinking about the food bill.
Quincy Hotel is a design boutique that sells all-inclusive value in the middle of Orchard — the Quincy Life package wraps three meals and drinks into the rate, and the glass pool jutting out at level 12 is the signature; ideal for couples and solo travelers who want sharp design and no thinking about the food bill.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Picture a small boutique tucked into a quiet lane on Mount Elizabeth, just behind the bustle of Orchard — that's Quincy Hotel Singapore by Far East Hospitality, a 4-star design hotel under Far East Hospitality, one of Singapore's big local hotel groups. The building is a modern glass box that looks sharper than the usual hotel block around here, with about 108 rooms done in a warm, clean modern style. Open the door and you find a layout that uses the space cleverly — soft bed, large windows pulling in light and the Orchard view, and glass and bright tones that make many rooms feel airier than their actual size. A lot of reviews agree the rooms are clean, the design looks good, and the feel is more private and quiet than the big chain hotels, thanks to the small scale and the lane-behind-the-road setting. It suits anyone who wants a stylish room in the heart of the shopping district without the churn of a giant hotel lobby.
Food and amenities
What sets Quincy apart is the Quincy Life package, an all-inclusive concept that builds all three daily meals, snacks and drinks into the room rate, served from the hotel's main restaurant. Many reviews call it strong value and a way to stop fretting over what each meal costs in pricey Singapore. But the star everyone talks about and photographs most is the glass swimming pool that cantilevers out from the building around level 12: float in the water and you look straight through the glass to the Orchard skyline — slightly nerve-jangling, and a lounging and photo spot guests love, especially in the early evening as the sun softens and the city lights switch on. For anyone who works out there's a 24-hour gym, the hotel runs a shuttle to shopping and business areas at certain times, and there's free Wi-Fi throughout. That completeness on a compact scale, plus staff who get praised for being warm and attentive, is what earns the hotel its good marks from past guests.
Location and getting there
Location is another strong card here. The hotel sits on Mount Elizabeth Road in a leafy, quiet lane behind Orchard, private enough to feel like a step away from the chaos — yet still an easy walk into the heart of the shopping district. Paragon mall and the Orchard Road shopping strip are only about a 5-minute walk away, while Orchard MRT (North-South and Thomson-East Coast lines) is roughly 7–8 minutes on foot, cutting through the mall in the shade. From there the MRT gets you anywhere in the city — Marina Bay, Chinatown or Changi Airport. All around is Singapore's top shopping belt, malls lined up both sides of the street, with food, gifts and brand names a few minutes' walk in any direction. One more convenience: the hotel is right next to Mount Elizabeth Hospital and the medical district, which makes it a good base for anyone in town for health matters or who wants a hospital close at hand.
Things to know before booking
Straight talk to help you decide. The thing reviews flag most is room size — this is a small boutique, so most rooms run fairly compact next to the big chain hotels in the same area, and anyone with large luggage or wanting plenty of floor space may feel them tight. Second is the lane-behind-the-road location: it's about a 5-minute walk to the malls, but reaching Orchard MRT takes roughly 7–8 minutes and runs through the mall, further than hotels right on Orchard Road or next to a station — brace for it if you dislike longer walks. Third is the Quincy Life package food, which is good value but comes mainly from the hotel's main restaurant, so the menu is narrower than eating out, and some reviews note it can feel repetitive over several days, with a possible wait at peak times. Compare the package and room-only rates against how you like to travel. On balance these are easy trade-offs against the design, value and location.
Our take
After reading through plenty of real guest reviews, Quincy Hotel Singapore by Far East Hospitality sells a distinctive combination — a sharp design boutique, an all-inclusive package that covers your meals at good value, and a glass pool jutting out from the building as its signature. If your trip picture is a stay in a well-designed, quiet hotel in Singapore's top shopping district, waking up to swim in a glass pool over the city, eating every meal without tracking the bill, then stepping out to shop or hop the MRT, this is a very neat fit — especially for couples and solo travelers who like good design and value. But if you want wide rooms, are traveling with a big family, or would rather chase down great spots in the city for every meal than eat in the hotel, the small scale and meal-inclusive concept may not be your first answer. Overall we'd give it 8.5/10 — best for design lovers after a good-value boutique in the heart of Orchard.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- The hard-to-find draw is the all-inclusive Quincy Life package, which builds all three daily meals, snacks and drinks into the room price. Plenty of reviews call it strong value and a way to stop worrying about what every meal costs in pricey Singapore.
- The glass swimming pool that cantilevers out from the building around level 12 is the eye-catching signature. Float in it and you look across the Orchard skyline — slightly thrilling — and it doubles as the photo and lounging spot guests remember.
- It's a design boutique under Far East Hospitality, decorated in a clean, modern style, and at just 108 rooms it feels quieter and more private than the big chain hotels nearby. Staff earn praise for being warm and attentive.
- The location is a quiet lane on Mount Elizabeth Road behind Orchard, yet Paragon mall and the Orchard Road shopping strip are still about a 5-minute walk away — calm when you're resting, convenient when you head out.
- There's a 24-hour gym for anyone who works out, and the hotel sits right next to Mount Elizabeth Hospital and the medical district, which is handy for guests in town for health matters or who just want a hospital close by.
- This is a small boutique, so most rooms run fairly compact compared with the big chain hotels in the same area. Anyone traveling with large luggage or wanting plenty of floor space may find them a little tight.
- It's walkable to the Orchard malls, but because it sits in a lane behind the main road, getting to Orchard MRT takes about 7–8 minutes on foot and runs through the mall — further than hotels right on Orchard Road or next to a station. Worth bracing for if you dislike longer walks.
- The Quincy Life package meals are served mainly from the hotel's main restaurant, so the menu choice is narrower than eating out around the city. Some reviews note the food can feel repetitive over several days, and the restaurant may have a wait at peak times.
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Insider Tips
- Compare the room rate with the Quincy Life package against a room-only rate before you book. If you plan to eat all three meals in the hotel, the package usually wins by a lot; if you'd rather hunt down good spots in the city often, room-only may suit you better.
- Save your pool swim or photos for the level-12 glass pool toward early evening, when the sun softens and the city lights come on — it's a prettier scene and less crowded than midday.
- Cut through Paragon mall to reach Orchard Road; it's shaded and easier than walking in the sun. And if you're in town for the nearby Mount Elizabeth Hospital, it's an easy walk away.