The Vagabond Club, Singapore, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

I stayed at The Vagabond Club Singapore and came away pleasantly surprised. The hotel is located right at the border of Little India. While it’s close to two MRT lines, it’s not directly connected, which makes it slightly less convenient than more central locations. This is a very small boutique property, and what really stands out is the design. It’s bold, eclectic, and quite different from what you typically see in Singapore. Whether you like it is a matter of taste, but I personally found it fun and refreshing. Despite its size, the hotel never felt crowded. My room had an unusual layout: the bed is right by the entrance, followed by a narrow corridor with a desk, leading to the bathroom at the back. At first surprising, but it worked well in practice. Room size is decent, though not particularly spacious. Service was a real highlight—staff were consistently friendly and made an effort to engage. Breakfast is fully à la carte. It’s well done and offers some choice, but after a few days it could start to feel repetitive. There is also a lounge-style offering (included in my rate), where you can select a few items from a menu—more like light bites than a full club lounge experience. I didn’t attend the jazz club, but it seems there are events almost every evening, which adds to the atmosphere. One downside: while my courtyard-facing room was quiet overall, the walls are quite thin, so noise from neighbors could be an issue depending on who you get. Also, there are no real facilities—no gym, no pool—so if that’s important, this may not be the right choice. Overall, a stylish and characterful boutique hotel with excellent service, best suited for short stays or travelers who prioritize design over amenities.

Excellent service from the restaurant and bar staff. We especially enjoyed the live jazz music. I enjoyed the large selection of whiskeys. The room was small but had a large bathroom and shower area. Good location with lots of restaurants and services close by. Will definitely stay here again.

Great location near Kampong Glam & Little India. This is a Boutique hotel so for me, no large groups is a plus. Personal attention from front desk--helpful and friendly. Room was comfortable with a nice shower and bed.

I have been traveling extensively World Wide on Business and Pleasure since 1980. Hotels and the rooms became a rather boring part of travel. During COVID I found myself locked down in Singapore and as a result was directed to stay at the Duxton Hotel. What a change from the usual Hotel and I loved it. I found the group who owned the Duxton also owned 3 others of a similar concept in Singapore. In February I booked into the Vagabond Club for 4 nights and was so impressed I booked another 4 nights in March. The very quirky features and appearance really appealed to me but more importantly the Hotel Team provided an appropriate service with a much more personal approach. If you are looking for a quirky but desirable Hotel this is it and its location is equally different but works. Without doubt the most unusual lounge but so much fun and fascination.

From the moment we checked in until we checked out we were treated with kindness and wonderful hospitality. From the manager, Victoria, the front desk associate, Arti to the Service for breakfast each morning - everyone was delightful. The hotel itself is very unique. The Whiskey Library, jazz music and all the artwork made it for a very fun place to stay. Also very conveniently located to many different destinations. Loved every moment. Thank you for making us feel so welcome!