Hankering for a dose of Old-World nostalgia and glamour? Villa Samadhi, housed in a tastefully restored former British officers' quarters, gives guests the ultimate colonial Singaporean experience. Surrounded by lush jungle, the hotel's lofty ceilings, teak furnishings, mood lighting and creaking floorboards add to the charm, but it's the luxurious touches, including evening cocktails and sherry, that seal the deal.
Those wanting to take their nostalgic experience to the max should book the Luxe Sarang villa. In a separate building with private plunge pool, it's the epitome of colonial decadence.