Westin Lobby Lounge

Hands down, most impacting place to have a coffee in all of Singapore and yes, it beats KuDeTa for it. The panoramic view over the city, port and ocean is extremely memorable. The seating is comfortable: about 80% of the seating is by the windows in very comfortable and plush seating. The service, which is usually any venue in Singapore’s biggest liability, is spectacular here. Not only are we talking about the usual «yes sir», but eager servers who are on the constant lookout for any slight gesture to approach the table (a slight nod will be indicative enough, no need to wave your hands continually in the air as I’ve found myself having to do way too often at other venues) and are quick to get your order in. The coffee is served in an exquisite glass china set, in which layered coffee drinks show their true art (think cappuccinos), and to top it off, usually a small dessert is served alongside. Prices are pretty reasonable per se for a venue as such, but the added bonus is that Starwoods Preferred Guests (their loyalty program) members are eligible for a 25% discount on their bill regardless of whether they’re actually staying in the hotel or not. Glasses of wines and beers are also quite reasonable for those looking to kick a few back after a long day. Remember this is the W hotel, so be ready to come across an extremely posh and cosmopolitan crowd.