Seven in 10 business travellers in Asia Pacific are now extending work trips for leisure. Oakwood Premier Raffles Place Singapore, which opened earlier this year right in the heart of Singapore’s CBD, was built precisely for them.
Oakwood Premier Raffles Place Singapore: the exterior, lobby, outdoor fitness space, room and kitchenette.
This 299-room property sits right in the incredible Raffles Place CBD, adjacent to the iconic Raffles Hotel. Telok Ayer MRT and Raffles Place stations are minutes away, while Market Street Hawker Centre is on the doorstep, and Lau Pa Sat within easy walking distance. So, for anyone visiting Singapore on business or wanting to explore the city, the location does a lot of the work.
What sets Oakwood Premier apart from a conventional hotel is the residential feel. Rooms and suites come with kitchenettes, dedicated workspaces and floor-to-ceiling city views, spanning categories from Deluxe and Premier rooms through to spacious Executive suites, with the largest reaching 60 square metres.
The philosophy behind this property is what Oakwood calls “Home + Beyond”: the comforts and rhythms of home, lifted by hotel-style service and design. The lobby embodies this, conceived as a living room rather than a hotel reception, with seating areas and furnishings that invite guests to unwind or simply sit quietly.
Wellness facilities are a genuine highlight. There’s a swimming pool, outdoor fitness spaces and a 400-metre jogging track, a rare and welcome find in the middle of a thriving CBD. Guests who book Club category rooms and suites get access to Oak Reserve, a private residents lounge offering refreshments in an elegant setting, along with personalised touches including pillow menus, evening turndown service and daily replenished Club hampers stocked with snacks and drinks.
On the technology side, the property runs Wi-Fi 6 throughout shared and workspaces, and members of the Ascott Star Rewards programme can manage pre-arrival requests, customise their stay and access loyalty benefits through the ASR App.
The Oakwood portfolio now spans 110 properties globally across 15 countries and over 50 cities. The Raffles Place opening follows the recent launch of Oakwood Bencoolen Singapore in December 2025 and represents the brand’s continued push into Singapore’s premium accommodation market.
For business travellers tired of anonymous hotel rooms, or leisure guests who want a proper base rather than just a bed, Oakwood Premier Raffles Place Singapore could be the place to rest and enjoy what Singapore offers.
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