Duxton Reserve Singapore, Autograph Collection

Very central location. Lots of restaurants, bars, cafes, hawkers centre in the vicinity..
Compact shower & toilet, good toiletries & diffuser.
The staff are excellent! Always helpful, polite, accommodating & attentive. Excellent service!
Fabulous breakfast-good variety & delicious!
There’s a lovely bar with great cocktails & drinks & great snacks.

I will stay there again and I strongly recommend this lovely boutique hotel.

Excellent location, a gorgeous area with the traditional shopfront restaurants and cafes. Close to a train station, bus route. Easy to get to the Marina Bay area if you're after the walk and exploration. The bar and restaurant staff were always happy for a chat and to recommend places in the surrounds to go for exploration or food.
Across from a 7/11 if you need other supplies.
The perks of staying, included breakfast, the afternoon tea and the evening drinks and snacks were delicious.

Tout était cosy, propre et fonctionnel.

As a frequent traveler, I’m always on the hunt for stays that feel more than just a hotel—and Duxton Reserve delivered exactly that. I spent four nights in their base suite, and while it’s a small-scale property, its historic charm and standout perks made it one of my most memorable Singapore stays.

Let’s start with the star of the show: the food and drinks. Breakfast is top-tier—no boring buffets here, just a full a la carte menu with tons of options, all crafted to perfection. Every dish felt thoughtful and high-quality, and the service was attentive without being overbearing. The nightly happy hour is another win: great drinks and tasty bites (even if portions are small, the quality more than makes up for it). Plus, the restaurant’s artful decor adds such a nice vibe—eating there never felt like a typical hotel meal.

Service shines too, which makes sense for a boutique property. The staff remembered my name and room number from day one, and their attention to detail was spot-on. Even the laundry service was excellent—fast, thorough, and handled with care. It’s the kind of personalized service that big chain hotels often miss, and it made the stay feel so much warmer.

Now, the suite itself: it’s a basic suite in a historic building, so manage your expectations for modern amenities. The decor has old-world charm, but the ceiling is low, and there’s a light fixture right above the bed that makes sitting up or leaning forward a little tricky (you might bump your head if you’re not careful). The space isn’t huge for a suite with a living area, and I could hear a faint buzzing sound from the bathroom. Also, the windows are small, so there’s not much natural light or views. But honestly? For a historic property, they’ve done a great job—these quirks are part of its charm, and they didn’t bother me once I got used to them.

Location can’t be beaten—it’s right in the city center, steps from the MRT and a food court. Getting around to meetings or exploring the area was a breeze, with plenty of cafes, shops, and attractions nearby.

Overall, Duxton Reserve is a gem for travelers who value character, great food, and personal service over flashy modernity. The historic touches make it feel unique, and the standout餐饮 and staff more than make up for the suite’s minor quirks. I’d absolutely recommend it—especially if you want a stay that feels authentic to Singapore’s vibe. Can’t wait to come back!

My husband and I was only able to enjoy one night at the Duxton as our last night in Singapore during our honeymoon and I wish we had more nights here. We were first very courteously greeted by Andi who notified us when our room was ready and even prepared a surprise for our honeymoon! She was also very communicative through WhatsApp to have our desired drinks ready upon our check in. Next was Lahiru who helped us with our bags as well as offered us an umbrella for our explorations since it was anticipated to rain. Lee Chung made breakfast feel like an auntie was serving us all her home dishes and she even helped take some pics of us.

The one thing I would say was definitely not worth the value were the old fashioned drinks we ordered at the bar. It cost nearly 70 Singapore dollars for 2 and were extremely watery and not well made for the cost. That may be the only drink not well made though because we had the most amazing espresso martini and negroni upon check in!

Very unique hotel design. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Got upgraded to the loft room and the bathroom is a bit dark but really appreciated the additional space. Front desk kept trying to get me last minute reservations at the few restaurants I wanted to go to and they managed to get one for me. Also always made sure my cup was full of iced americano.

A phenomenal stay . Kind and courteous staff, comfortable and everything was as expected.

Kudos to Ali, Even, Michelle , the younger gentleman who was newly hired and many other’s whose names I do not have right now.

Most global top tier hotels can learn a lot about hospitality and consistency from Duxton Reserve.

Incredibly refurbished, uniquely designed, beautiful boutique Marriott property under the Autograph Brand. As a Marriott Elite, the care and treatment were over the top. The hotel is located in great walking location adjacent to Chinatown.

This hotel is style over substance. The stars are for location, reception/bell staff and food quality. The hotel is very well decorated and the choice of colors and interior design is very unique.

Location: walkable to Chinatown and Maxwell MRT.

Staff: The reception and bell staff were friendly and trying their best. They helped me in whichever way they could and even sent up a birthday dessert and bottle. They did mess up my airport drop - they called me a regular taxi which I thought was included (they did send a similar taxi for the airport pickup after all), so it was unpleasant when the cab asked me to pay up upon reaching the airport. To their credit, the hotel management reached out to me to acknowledge the mistake.
The breakfast staff (Ali) was barely able to manage even 3 covers with messed up orders, missing basics (like constantly forgetting cutlery, water)

Food: they provide complementary breakfast, snacks and drinks which is great (but an extremely limited menu. for eg. a choice of the same 2 cocktails e veryday). All the food and drinks I tried were good quality.

Rooms: aesthetically pleasing but poorly designed and dark. Barely any space and there is not even a table. The shower area constantly leaks water to the area near the main sink area. Toilets don't have a bidet which is common in Asia.

The WORST part: All the Diptyque bath provisions (lotion , shampoo, conditioner) were expired and smelt horribly rancid. After a 25 hour journey, I was looking forward to a nice bath but the shampoo smelt so off that I couldn’t figure out how to get the smell off my hair. The same happened when I used the lotion.
I informed the front staff and they replaced all provisions the next day - however even the replacements were all from 2022, expired and smelt similarly rancid. I informed the staff again but nothing was done. So clearly nobody in the staff tried to understand or address the problem. I finally gave up and just bought my own provisions from the 7/11 right opposite the hotel. Can you imagine something like this in a $500 per night hotel?

My rooms got upgrated cuz my membership with Marriott. Staff was friendly. Lounge was amazing as ususal. Breakfast is À la carte, the chocie is limited a bit but evey dish is carefully prepared. Will choose again.

All in all a great experience! Small improvements to be looked at before next visit. Breakfast was good, poached eggs a little overcooked and coffee is obvoiusly machine coffee and not barista coffee. The coffee could be better.
Sustainability: The lights where on all day after the cleaner had been there. No need - switch the light off while no one in the room.
Very helpful staff - great.

During my recent stay, I encountered extremely uncomfortable and suspected discriminatory treatment, which I wish to formally address. At breakfast, an Indian staff member displayed obvious differential behavior toward guests of different ethnicities: he was warm and proactive with all foreign guests—greeting them actively, guiding them enthusiastically, and even engaging in friendly conversations. However, when dealing with Asian guests including myself, he remained cold and distant throughout. He offered no initiative to assist, provided no necessary guidance, and did not even respond with basic courtesy. Such differential service based on appearance and nationality constitutes a clear tendency of discrimination and has seriously ruined my stay experience.

Great boutique hotel with a great location conveniently located to Chinatown. The room was nicely appointed but unconventional for business, i.e., no real desk. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

Amazing hotel ,location is even better. Staff is the friendliest I've ever seen. Always helping us out with any issue we had. Jamil the bellman , always made sure we were well taken care of. The people at the reception made sure we had the smoothest stay ever. Will definitely stay here only next time.

A thoroughly satisfying hotel that offers a sense of Singapore's hidden historical charm. A splendid hotel within walking distance of Singapore's tranquility and gourmet offerings, as well as the bustling Chinatown.

For my first trip to Singapore, I knew I wanted to stay at a Marriott Bonvoy property since I'm a member. Initially I was looking around the Marina area since that's where the majority of activies are but the Duxton Reserve really caught my eye. In fact, staying at this hotel is the only reason why I decided on Chinatown. Once you walk in, you get transported into a 1920s Oriental aesthetic with luxury touches everywhere.

I stayed at the Pearl suite, which had such a lively, bright quality to it. My concerns about getting around were quickly allayed since the Maxwell train station was a 5 min walk and a few other ones were just a bit further out. I felt pretty safe walking around, even in the evenings (as a solo female traveler). There were at least 2 food courts nearby where you can get local cheap food or do laundry.

The staff was excellent. Special call out to the breakfast staff (I was usually served by 2 ladies) and to Bellman Jamil. Jamil was extremely helpful in helping to get me around town and providing advice (and even some coins) for the laundry.

If you get a chance to come to Singapore, I highly recommend the Duxton Reserve. I know I will be coming back!

We stayed 3 days .We thought the hotel was absolutely fabulous. All black lacquer and gold, stunning interior design. Our room was spacious, a beautiful bed, good bathroom. Location in Chinatown was excellent. Staff were wonderful. One amazing feature not expected was the afternoon tea menu going on to the early evening menu of drinks and nibbles. Michelle and Ali were such gracious hots, it made our stay even better