Hotels near Marina Bay Sands

Marina Bay Sands opened in 2010 - three 55-storey hotel towers crowned by the SkyPark rooftop, a 343-metre-long ship-shaped platform connecting the towers' tops. Designed by Moshe Safdie, the building has redefined the Singapore skyline. The SkyPark hosts an infinity pool (hotel guests only) and a public observation deck (S$32) with the city's most photographed view across Marina Bay to the financial district and Gardens by the Bay.

The base of the building houses the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (luxury shopping), the ArtScience Museum (the lotus-shaped white building, S$24 admission), and 30+ celebrity-chef restaurants. The free Spectra light and water show plays nightly at 20:00 and 21:00 along the Event Plaza waterfront - one of the world's best free spectacles. Open daily; SkyPark observation deck 09:30-22:00.

Pro Tip: Skip the paid SkyPark observation deck (S$32) and instead book a S$30 drink at the LAVO Italian restaurant on the 57th floor with the same view - no entry fee, same panorama, and you get a cocktail. Book the 19:30 slot to catch the Spectra show from above.