The design-conscious New Majestic Hotel is just the place to feel the pulse of a funky new Singapore. Sophisticated polish meets quirky charm in this 1928 Art Deco building in Chinatown. The hotel features an all-white lobby, with an eclectic collection of vintage chairs such as Arne Jacobsen’s iconic Ox and a classic dentist’s chair, alongside Kartell lamps and a bronze reinterpretation of a Chinese terracotta warrior. The New Majestic’s 30 rooms are designed by Singapore creatives including artists, theatre directors and fashion stylists, with quirky features like hanging beds, wall-to-ceiling mirrors, bold murals or, in the case of the Back to Basics room, very little furniture.

Doubles from $200, www.newmajestichotel.com, www.designhotels.com.