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The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Singapore

📍 39 Syed Alwi Road, Singapore
A theatrical Art Deco hideaway shaped by Jacques Garcia, whiskey and Singapore’s heritage districts
Price range323 – 528 SGD
Room size range23 sqm – 68 sqm
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The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Singapore offers 8 room types, ranging from 23 sqm to 68 sqm. Nightly room prices range from 323 to 528 SGD. Book your stay directly through H5star.

What Defines The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Singapore

Restored Art Deco setting

The hotel occupies a restored 1950s Art Deco building.

Jacques Garcia interiors

French designer Jacques Garcia is associated with the property’s richly layered, theatrical interiors.

Compact boutique scale

The property contains 41 rooms.

Whiskey library identity

The hotel’s concept is built around a whiskey library and club-style social environment.

Whiskey Library Jazz Club

Whiskey Library Jazz Club serves Indian dishes and offers breakfast, lunch, light fare and kids’ meals.

Timed club-lounge service

The Executive Club Lounge serves an à la carte menu and nonalcoholic drinks from 11:00 to 16:00, followed by wines and spirits from 17:00 to 20:00 daily.

Club-level dining rhythm

Club guests receive breakfast and evening hors d’oeuvres through the Executive Club Lounge.

International mobile service

A complimentary mobile phone provides free roaming and calls to some international locations.

Central heritage location

The hotel is positioned between Little India and Jalan Besar, near Kampong Glam.

External fitness access

Guests have access to a Life Fitness gym across the street.

Which Type of Stay Is It Best For?

Couples Score
7.5/10
Intimate Art Deco evenings

The 41-room scale, restored 1950s Art Deco setting and Jacques Garcia interiors create an intimate urban backdrop, while Whiskey Library Jazz Club adds a defined whiskey-and-jazz setting for evening dining.

  • Wine/champagne
  • Terrace
  • Concierge service
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Bar
Wellness Score
4.5/10
Practical access to exercise

Wellness facilities are practical rather than extensive: guests have access to a Life Fitness gym across the street, providing an external exercise option before breakfast within the central urban setting.

  • Special diet menus - on request
Families Score
0.0/10
Indian dining with kids’ meals

Families can use the Indian restaurant’s listed kids’ meals, while the compact 41-room property offers an intimate heritage setting rather than resort-scale recreational facilities or a children’s pool on site.

No facilities listed.

Business Score
8.7/10
Club-style settings for informal meetings

Business travellers can use the restaurant and lounge spaces for small-scale private gatherings, with club-level food-and-beverage service providing a defined setting for informal meetings and hosted conversations within the boutique hotel.

  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Dry cleaning
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Free WiFi
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Safety deposit box

Rooms & Rates at The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Singapore

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed9 photos
Price range 305 – 570 SGDAverage price 420 SGDPrice per sqm 12.35 SGD / m²
34 m2
Adults: 2 · Children: 1 · Max occupancy: 2
King bed, 151-180 cm wide
Change of bed sheets (on request)Wheelchair accessible
Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms13 photos
68 m2
Adults: 4 · Children: 3 · Max occupancy: 4
Double bed, 131-150 cm wide
Change of bed sheets (on request)Wheelchair accessible

Jacques Garcia’s Theatrical Art Deco Club

A restored 1950s architectural shell

The hotel is housed in a vintage 1950s Art Deco building, with a heritage-forward structure contrasted by moody colours, richly layered surfaces and decorative detail. Its design is intended to feel intimate and salon-like rather than minimalist or expansive.

Curated interiors and a whiskey-led identity

French designer Jacques Garcia is associated with the interiors, which use individually curated furnishings and opulent styling. The shared spaces centre on an art-and-whiskey-driven concept, with the whiskey library and club atmosphere defining the property’s social identity.

Curated Rooms with Courtyard and Club Distinctions

Boutique accommodation across 41 rooms

The accommodation comprises 41 rooms across at least six categories, with distinctions based primarily on view, size and club access. The room design follows the building’s individually curated, stylised boutique aesthetic rather than a large-suite resort format.

Courtyard views and club categories

Room types include Double, Classic and Deluxe entries alongside Executive Club and Courtyard Club categories. Courtyard-oriented rooms and club-level positioning provide the clearest category-specific differences within the accommodation offering.

A connected in-room service detail

A complimentary mobile phone is provided with free roaming and calls to some international locations, adding a practical communications feature to the otherwise design-led room experience.

Whiskey, Jazz and Club-Lounge Dining

Whiskey Library Jazz Club

Whiskey Library Jazz Club is the principal dining venue, pairing a whiskey-and-jazz setting with Indian dishes. Its listed service includes breakfast, lunch, light fare and kids’ meals, while Marriott identifies a smart-casual dress code.

Executive Club Lounge service

The Executive Club Lounge provides an à la carte lounge menu and nonalcoholic drinks from 11:00 to 16:00, followed by wines and spirits from 17:00 to 20:00 daily. Club guests also receive breakfast and evening hors d’oeuvres.

An Urban Boutique Format Without a Pool

Social interiors instead of resort recreation

The hotel has no pool. Its leisure environment is concentrated indoors around the whiskey-and-jazz venue, restaurant and club lounge rather than gardens, pool terraces or large-scale outdoor recreation.

Practical Fitness Beyond the Hotel

Life Fitness access across the street

Fitness is provided through access to a Life Fitness gym across the street. The arrangement offers guests an exercise option before breakfast, while the property itself does not operate a large in-house spa or wellness centre.

Between Little India, Jalan Besar and Kampong Glam

A layered inner-city neighbourhood

The hotel sits between Little India and Jalan Besar, close to Kampong Glam. The surrounding area is known for dense shophouse streets, cultural variety, temples, heritage food and a walkable urban character rather than a resort setting.

Heritage districts near central Singapore

Little India, Kampong Glam and the broader Jalan Besar district provide access to neighbourhood restaurants, heritage streets and late-evening food options. Bugis, Rochor and Singapore’s central shopping belt are reachable by short transit rides.

Connections through major MRT districts

The location is close to major MRT-served districts and central Singapore attractions, placing cultural neighbourhoods and contemporary retail and transport corridors within practical city-travel range.

What's near The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Singapore?

The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Singapore has 14 restaurants and 3 cafés within 500 metres. Nearby restaurants include Sungei Road Laksa, Jin You Yuan Vegetarian 2nd floor, Sum Dim Sum, Founder Bakut Teh, Beach Road Hainanese Scissors-Cut Curry Rice, Zen Fut Sai Kai Vegetarian Restaurant, Fo You Yuan Vegetarian Restaurant, Kohnangkam, Fou Guan Yuan Vegetarian Food, Sam Leong St. Chicken Rice, Ananda Bhavan Veg. Restaurant, Signature Wang, Beyond The Dough Pizzeria and Happy Chef Western Food (#01-12), while cafés include Hyde & Co, Petra Haven and Super Dario Lasagne Cafe.

Nearby transport options around The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Singapore include Subway Station Jalan Besar just 373 metres from the hotel, with Subway Station Lavender 478 metres away, Bus Stop Before Crawford Bridge 645 metres away, Bus Stop Sri Vadapathira K Temple 883 metres away, Bus Station Saint Michael's Bus Terminal 2.1 km away and Bus Station Saint Michael's Terminal 2.1 km away.

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Food & drinks
Restaurants nearby
  • Sungei Road Laksa76 m
  • Jin You Yuan Vegetarian 2nd floor200 m
  • Sum Dim Sum225 m
  • Founder Bakut Teh273 m
  • Beach Road Hainanese Scissors-Cut Curry Rice288 m
  • Zen Fut Sai Kai Vegetarian Restaurant341 m
  • Fo You Yuan Vegetarian Restaurant385 m
  • Kohnangkam388 m
  • Fou Guan Yuan Vegetarian Food399 m
  • Sam Leong St. Chicken Rice409 m
  • Ananda Bhavan Veg. Restaurant428 m
  • Signature Wang478 m
  • Beyond The Dough Pizzeria482 m
  • Happy Chef Western Food (#01-12)492 m
  • China Taste509 m
  • Din Tai Fung523 m
  • Zam Zam Singapore528 m
  • Green Leaf Cafe (Indian Vegetarian)551 m
  • Saizeriya554 m
  • Al-Bismi Indian Restaurant (24hr)556 m
  • Hawker Centre573 m
  • Moonchild596 m
  • Soon Soon Wanton Noodles686 m
  • Fatty Thai Wonton Mee704 m
  • Saizeriya722 m
  • Chung Cheng Prawn Noodles and Chilli Mee728 m
  • Restaurant Barakath728 m
  • Wedang @ Golden Mile #B1-24744 m
  • Hainan Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee (#B1-34)756 m
  • Village Curry (South & North Indian)780 m
  • Kudai Canteen Tamil Food824 m
  • Amaravati Restaurant844 m
  • Kwan Im Vegetarian Restaurant887 m
  • Xin Yuan Ji938 m
  • CoCo Ichibanya951 m
  • Genki Sushi952 m
  • Haidilao Hot Pot982 m
  • Pine Tree Cafe1.0 km
  • Tian Yuan Healthy Vegetarian Food Paradise1.0 km
  • New Green Pasture Cafe1.0 km
  • MalaTang1.0 km
  • Pine Tree Cafe1.0 km
  • Su Shi Piao Xiang Vegetarian Food1.0 km
  • Xing Hua Vegetarian Restaurant1.0 km
  • Yuen Kee Dumpling1.0 km
  • Sauté1.0 km
  • Qian Xi (Farrer Park) Restaurant1.1 km
  • La Jia Restaurant1.1 km
  • Ssak31.2 km
  • Standing sushi bar1.3 km
  • Genki Sushi1.3 km
  • BORNGA1.4 km
  • Sukiya1.4 km
  • SUSHIRO1.4 km
  • Saizeriya1.4 km
  • Din Tai Fung1.5 km
  • Brotzeit1.5 km
  • Sushi Tei1.5 km
  • Putien1.5 km
  • Din Tai Fung1.5 km
  • Ippudo1.5 km
  • Hyangtogol1.6 km
  • Kurama Robatayaki1.6 km
  • The Pizza Place1.6 km
  • Din Tai Fung1.6 km
  • Jalan Sultan Prawn Mee1.6 km
  • Tamoya1.6 km
  • Hai Tien Lo1.6 km
  • Nana's Green Tea1.7 km
  • Din Tai Fung1.7 km
  • SUKI-YA1.7 km
  • MOS Burger1.7 km
  • Saizeriya1.7 km
  • Hong Kong Zhai1.8 km
  • Malubianbian Hot Pot1.9 km
  • Saizeriya2.0 km
  • Loy Kee2.0 km
  • Geylang Lorong 9 Beef Hor Fun2.1 km
  • Monster Curry2.2 km
  • Din Tai Fung2.2 km
  • Din Tai Fung2.2 km
  • Genki Sushi2.2 km
  • Saizeriya2.2 km
  • Kanshouku Ramen Bar2.2 km
  • Tenya2.2 km
  • Maccha House2.2 km
  • Yayoiken2.3 km
  • Wen Dou Sek2.4 km
  • Haidilao Hot Pot2.4 km
  • Man Man2.4 km
  • XiaoLongKan2.4 km
  • Haidilao Hot Pot2.4 km
  • Tsui Wah Restaurant2.4 km
  • Ippudo2.4 km
  • LITTLE SHEEP2.4 km
  • Ippudo2.4 km
  • Shunsui2.5 km
  • Mizume2.5 km
  • Cafe Iguana2.5 km
  • The REAL Hut2.5 km
  • Heisei Japanese Restaurant Singapore2.5 km
  • Cut by Wolfgang Puck2.5 km
  • Rosso Vino2.6 km
  • Din Tai Fung2.6 km
  • Delisnacks2.6 km
  • Jubilee Garden Restaurant2.6 km
  • Nakajima Suisan2.6 km
  • Peach Garden2.7 km
  • Beng Thin Hoon Kee Restaurant2.7 km
  • Royal Dragon2.7 km
  • Hey Kee HK Seafood2.7 km
  • East Ocean Restaurant2.7 km
  • Cross Straits2.7 km
  • Din Tai Fung2.8 km
  • Nanbantei2.8 km
  • Old Airport Road Lor Mee2.8 km
  • Din Tai Fung2.8 km
  • New Station Snack Bar2.8 km
  • StraitsKitchen (Grand Hyatt)2.8 km
  • BonChon Chicken2.8 km
  • Zhangliang Spicy Hot Pot2.8 km
  • Din Tai Fung2.8 km
  • Xin Man Yuan Vegetarian Restaurant2.8 km
  • Koh Grill & Sushi Bar2.9 km
  • Din Tai Fung2.9 km
  • Red Star2.9 km
  • Foodcourt2.9 km
  • Roasted Chicken Rice2.9 km
  • Saizeriya2.9 km
  • Chiew Kee Noodle House2.9 km
  • The Home2.9 km
  • Chew Kee Eating House2.9 km
  • Ippudo3.0 km
  • Din Tai Fung3.0 km
  • SUSHIRO3.0 km
  • Sanpoutei Ramen3.0 km
  • Kanshouku Ramen Bar (B3-18)3.0 km
Cafes nearby
  • Hyde & Co388 m
  • Petra Haven486 m
  • Super Dario Lasagne Cafe488 m
  • Chye Seng Huat Hardware546 m
  • Selfie Coffee730 m
  • Ya Kun Kaya Toast806 m
  • Mixue828 m
  • Pancake Boss Martabak Manis1.1 km
  • Éléphant Grounds1.1 km
  • Mad for Garlic1.5 km
  • Tiong Bahru Bakery1.6 km
  • Alter Ego (#01-13D)2.0 km
  • Craftsmen Speciality Coffee2.1 km
  • Mr Bean2.1 km
  • Chicha San Chen2.2 km
  • Toast Box2.2 km
  • Killiney Kopitiam2.3 km
  • O'ma Spoon2.3 km
  • POUT Rooftop Cafe2.4 km
  • Ya Kun Family Café2.4 km
  • TWG Tea2.5 km
  • brwd / KINN2.5 km
  • Hong Kee Roasted Chicken/Duck Rice2.5 km
  • The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf2.5 km
  • The Mad Men Attic Bar2.6 km
  • Heytea2.7 km
  • Sharetea2.8 km
  • LiHO2.8 km
  • Starbucks2.9 km
Bars nearby
  • Harry's Clarke Quay2.4 km
Transport
Aerodrome nearby
    Subway Station nearby
    • Jalan Besar373 m
    • Lavender478 m
    • East West Line567 m
    • East West Line570 m
    • Downtown Line689 m
    • Rochor752 m
    • Farrer Park760 m
    • Farrer Park764 m
    • Farrer Park775 m
    • Bugis824 m
    • Downtown Line869 m
    • Bendemeer873 m
    • Downtown Line967 m
    • Nicoll Highway983 m
    • Nicoll Highway998 m
    • Nicoll Highway999 m
    • Little India1.0 km
    • Little India1.0 km
    • Little India1.0 km
    • North East Line (NE)1.0 km
    • East West Line1.2 km
    • East West Line1.2 km
    • Bencoolen1.3 km
    • Bencoolen1.3 km
    • Bencoolen1.3 km
    • East West Line1.4 km
    • East West Line1.4 km
    • Boon Keng1.4 km
    • Bras Basah1.4 km
    • Circle Line1.4 km
    • Circle Line1.4 km
    • Boon Keng1.4 km
    • Boon Keng1.4 km
    • Circle Line1.4 km
    • Kallang1.5 km
    • Circle Line1.5 km
    • Circle Line1.5 km
    • Circle Line1.5 km
    • Circle Line1.5 km
    • Circle Line1.5 km
    • Esplanade1.5 km
    • Esplanade1.5 km
    • Esplanade1.6 km
    • Promenade1.6 km
    • Dhoby Ghaut1.7 km
    • Circle Line1.7 km
    • Circle Line1.7 km
    • City Hall1.7 km
    • City Hall1.7 km
    • East West Line1.7 km
    • East West Line1.7 km
    • City Hall1.7 km
    • North South Line1.7 km
    • North South Line (NS)1.7 km
    • North South Line1.8 km
    • Stadium1.9 km
    • Stadium1.9 km
    • Stadium1.9 km
    • Tanjong Rhu2.0 km
    • North South Line (NS)2.0 km
    • North South Line (NS)2.0 km
    • Circle Line2.0 km
    • Circle Line2.0 km
    • East West Line2.1 km
    • East West Line2.1 km
    • Circle Line2.1 km
    • Downtown Line2.1 km
    • Founders' Memorial2.1 km
    • Geylang Bahru2.2 km
    • Downtown Line2.2 km
    • Downtown Line2.2 km
    • Novena2.2 km
    • Fort Canning2.3 km
    • Somerset2.3 km
    • Newton2.4 km
    • Clarke Quay2.4 km
    • Clarke Quay2.4 km
    • North South Line2.4 km
    • Circle Line Extension2.4 km
    • Circle Line2.4 km
    • Circle Line Extension2.5 km
    • Clarke Quay2.5 km
    • North South Line (NS)2.5 km
    • North South Line (NS)2.5 km
    • East West Line2.6 km
    • East West Line2.7 km
    • Mountbatten2.7 km
    • Mountbatten2.7 km
    • Mountbatten2.7 km
    • Thomson–East Coast Line2.7 km
    • Bayfront2.7 km
    • Raffles Place2.7 km
    • Thomson–East Coast Line2.8 km
    • North South Line (NS)2.8 km
    • North South Line (NS)2.8 km
    • North South Line (NS)2.8 km
    • Aljunied2.9 km
    • North East Line (NE)2.9 km
    • Chinatown2.9 km
    • Chinatown2.9 km
    • Potong Pasir2.9 km
    • Chinatown3.0 km
    • Potong Pasir3.0 km
    • Downtown Line3.0 km
    • Potong Pasir3.0 km
    • Telok Ayer3.0 km
    Bus Stop nearby
    • Before Crawford Bridge645 m
    • Sri Vadapathira K Temple883 m
    • Suntec Convention Centre1.5 km
    • After Promenade Station Exit C1.6 km
    • Esplanade Bridge1.8 km
    • Saint Michael's Terminal2.1 km
    • Saint Michael's Terminal2.1 km
    • Saint Michael's Terminal2.1 km
    • Saint Michael's Terminal2.1 km
    • Saint Michael's Terminal2.2 km
    • Saint Michael's Terminal2.2 km
    • Clarke Quay2.2 km
    Station nearby
      Ferry Terminal nearby
        Culture & Attractions
        Attraction nearby
        • Little India542 m
        • The Helix Bridge2.2 km
        • OCBC Skyway2.9 km
        • Colonial Garden2.9 km
        Museum nearby
        • Vintage cameras museum377 m
        • The Archeological Dig and Exhibition Area1.8 km
        • ArtScience Museum2.3 km
        Nightlife
        • Hoo Cheng KTV Nightclub Nightclub677 m

        Sentiment analysis

        CategoryScoreGuest Sentiment
        Cleanliness8.46The rooms were reported as clean and well put together, though noise from adjacent rooms was an issue.
        Service9.93Unbelievable customer service, with staff going above and beyond to assist guests.
        Location9.47Great location close to local neighborhoods that offer authentic experiences away from tourist zones.
        Room Quality8.42Rooms were quirky and tastefully decorated, but noted to be small and with thin walls.
        Amenities8.45Basic amenities provided, but lacking in-room dining and fitness facilities.
        Value for Money8.41Reflects a good experience, despite some minor drawbacks.
        Food and Beverage9.46Fabulous dining options available, with a unique focus on local cuisine.
        Overall Experience9.43A remarkable property with a plan for a return visit.

        The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Singapore Compared With Other 5-Star Hotels in Singapore

        See how The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Singapore compares with other 5-star hotels in Singapore across room size, price and stay scores.

        MetricThe Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Singapore5-Star Singapore AveragePosition
        Lowest nightly room price323 SGD585 SGDBelow average
        Guest Rating9.09.0
        Reviews2292,694
        Couples Score7.58.7
        Wellness Score4.58.2
        Families Score0.06.3
        Business Score8.79.0

        Frequently Asked Questions

        How many room types does The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Singapore offer?

        The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Singapore offers 8 room types.

        What is the price range for rooms at The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Singapore?

        Room prices range from 323 – 528 SGD per night.

        What is the average nightly price at The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Singapore?

        The average nightly room price is 415 SGD.

        What are the room sizes at The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Singapore?

        Room sizes range from 23 sqm to 68 sqm.

        What is the most affordable room at The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Singapore?

        The most affordable room at The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Singapore is Classic Room, Guest Room, 1 King (Club Lounge Access with Complimentary Breakfast, Cocktails & Snacks), with prices from 222 SGD per night.

        What type of stay is The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Singapore best suited for?

        What facilities does The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Singapore offer?

        The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Singapore offers a selection of facilities and services for a comfortable stay.

        Can I book The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Singapore through H5star?

        Yes. You can check live room rates and availability and book your stay directly through H5star.

        Which room at The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Singapore has Terrace?

        The room with Terrace is Courtyard Club Room, Guest Room, 1 King (Club Lounge Access with Complimentary Breakfast, Cocktails & Snacks).

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