Capella Singapore

Sentosa resort opened in 2009, integrating restored 1880s Tanah Merah colonial buildings with new wings by Foster + Partners and DP Architects across rainforest grounds. It remains the island counterpoint to Orchard Road city hotels: longer transfers, more outdoor space, and a slower arrival sequence. Plan 15–25 minutes from the central business district depending on traffic and Sentosa access rules. Useful when the brief is gardens, spa days and South China Sea light rather than shopping-street adjacency.