Best hotel for NDP fireworks
The season of the red lion and pyrotechnics is back. You know it – National Day is right around the corner. For those seeking unobstructed views of the fireworks, we’ve got you covered with a list of the best hotel options in Singapore for NDP fireworks.
We’ve checked, all these hotels still have rooms available – for now! Treat yourself to a staycation with views of the fireworks on 9th August or during the NDP rehearsals and previews.
Where are the best places to see National Day fireworks?
With a red and white flag and a National Day Guide in hand, it’s time to start strategising on where to get the best views of the National Day Parade Fireworks. If you weren’t able to snag NDP tickets, some of the most popular places to perch would be Marina Barrage, Esplanade Gardens in front of Victoria Concert Hall Theatre, National Gallery’s rooftop and of course, Marina Bay.
To avoid being smushed and your IG pics being photobombed by stray hands and phones on the actual day itself, you can catch the fireworks during the rehearsal runs on the following dates:
- NE shows: 5th, 12th & 19th July
- Previews: 26th July & 2nd August
If you want to get into specifics, fireworks are set off 4 times during the entire parade, with the first starting around 7.35pm. You’ll also spot fireworks at the 7.45pm and 8pm mark – together with the world’s tallest light projection, give or take a couple of minutes. The major explosive show begins right after the singing of the National Anthem, at about 8.15pm, and is said to last 10 minutes or so.
Even better, do it in the comfort of a hotel. Remember to let your hotel know when booking that you’d like a room on a higher floor, especially if it’s a distance away from the Padang. Here’s a price breakdown of hotels where you can watch the sparkling display.
Which hotel in Singapore can see the National Day fireworks?
Now that you know the price breakdown, let’s dive into our list of hotel picks for the best NDP fireworks views.
1. PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay
Poolside bar with views
Image credit: PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay
One of the standout features of PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay is its Urban Deluxe Room. With a private balcony facing the Padang, this hotel comes with the best NDP fireworks view for you to see away from the crowd. These rooms are still available for booking compared to their Marina Bay rooms and are a fraction of the cost. If you still want to get the classic MBS National Day pic, you can book their Signature Marina Bay Room on rehearsal dates.
Image credit: @dr_geordie_graetz via Instagram
You can also head up to Skyline Bar right by the hotel swimming pool for a tipple while watching the blazing fireworks display.
Room rates: From $475 for Padang view, From $911 for Marina Bay views
Rooms to book: Urban Deluxe Room
Admission Fee
From $466/night.
6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594
Opening Hours:
Friday Open 24 Hours Show More Timings Hide | Monday | Open 24 Hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 Hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 Hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 Hours |
| Friday | Open 24 Hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 Hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 Hours |
Recommended tickets at S$330
2. Naumi Singapore
Boutique hotel with chill pool area
Image credit: Naumi Hotels
For a boutique staycation in the CBD without breaking your budget, Naumi Singapore is your best bet. It’s known for its design-led rooms – think cheerful, Warhol-inspired suites or a zen Muji-like room with airy fabrics and light wooden furniture that’ll spark envy amongst your IG pals.
We recommend the Patio Rooms which come with a private outdoor deck surrounded by greenery, complete with a cosy daybed, for some peace and quiet. However, do note that there are no views of the fireworks from here.
Image credit: @naumisingapore via Instagram
When you’re ready to get in on the NDP action, head up to the rooftop infinity pool for unobstructed views of the National Day fireworks against the city skyline.
Room rates: From $367
Rooms to book: Patio room
Admission Fee
From $333/night.
41 Seah Street, Singapore 188396
Opening Hours:
Friday Open 24 Hours Show More Timings Hide | Monday | Open 24 Hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 Hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 Hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 Hours |
| Friday | Open 24 Hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 Hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 Hours |
Recommended tickets at S$193
3. Mandarin Oriental
Panoramic sea views that peek into Marina Bay
Image credit: Mandarin Oriental via Facebook
Mandarin Oriental is one of the bougiest hotel chains in the world, with locations from London to Hong Kong. Its Singapore location atop Marina Square has great panoramic views including that of the Padang. As such, this hotel is a great pick to see the NDP fireworks in Singapore.
Image credit: @hiro.loco0401 via Instagram
The obvious choice of room would be their Bay View Room, which, although slightly obstructed from the Padang, still allows you to see the rockets sparking and soaring. A good alternative to a room view is heading to either the hotel’s MO Bar or BAY@5, their al fresco lounge. Both have great access to the bay’s skyline and better vantage of the festivities on the other side.
Room rates: From $1,080
Rooms to book: Bay View room
5 Raffles Ave., Singapore 039797
Opening Hours:
Friday Open 24 Hours Show More Timings Hide | Monday | Open 24 Hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 Hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 Hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 Hours |
| Friday | Open 24 Hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 Hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 Hours |
Recommended tickets at S$540.74
4. Wyndham Singapore Hotel
Rooms closest to the Padang
Image credit: @wyndhamrewardsapac via Instagram
A hidden gem hotel that may have slipped your mind is the Wyndham Singapore Hotel, previously known as the Peninsula Excelsior, which is just behind the National Gallery, allowing for the clearest views of the Padang from a hotel. Their Premier Bay View room peeks right over the field where the parade will be held, where you’ll be able to catch the action.
Premier Bay View room.
Image credit: Wyndham Singapore Hotel
Room rates: from $518
Rooms to book: Premier Bay View room
5 Coleman St, Singapore 179805
Opening Hours:
Friday Open 24 Hours Show More Timings Hide | Monday | Open 24 Hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 Hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 Hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 Hours |
| Friday | Open 24 Hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 Hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 Hours |
Recommended tickets at S$229
5. Swissotel The Stamford
Best tallest hotel in Singapore for NDP fireworks
They say the best view is always from the top, so naturally, you’ll want to watch the NDP by staying at Singapore’s tallest hotel, Swissotel The Stamford. This 5-star giant has rooms right up to the 65th floor, meaning you’ll be amongst all the explosions of colour and aerial displays by the Air Force.
Image credit: Swissotel the Stamford
Pop a bottle of bubbly and shout Majulah Singapura from the comfort of your own balcony in their Premium Marina Bay Room. The room has all the amenities you’d expect from a luxury room like a bathtub and a king-sized bed, but the private balcony adds oomph to the whole experience, especially from such a towering height.
Room rates: From $910 for Marina Bay views
Rooms to book: Premier Marina Bay Room
2 Stamford Road, Singapore 178882
Opening Hours:
Friday Open 24 Hours Show More Timings Hide | Monday | Open 24 Hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 Hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 Hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 Hours |
| Friday | Open 24 Hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 Hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 Hours |
Recommended tickets at S$342.01
6. Fairmont Singapore
Views of the harbour & MBS
Image credit: Fairmont Singapore
When it comes to hotels in Singapore with a close-up fireworks view, Fairmont Singapore’s Deluxe Room is one of the better choices. Even though their popular Deluxe Marina Bay Rooms have been fully booked, you can still soak in panoramic views of Marina Bay from the balcony. It’s no wonder that this hotel has been a long-time favourite amongst Singaporeans during NDP season.
If you’re lucky, some of their rooms are positioned right on top of the Padang so you can peer right at all the patriotic fun.
Image credit: Angela Mags via Google Maps
Room rates: From $1,128
Rooms to book: Deluxe Room
Admission Fee
From $370/night.
80 Bras Basah Rd, Singapore 189560
Opening Hours:
Friday Open 24 Hours Show More Timings Hide | Monday | Open 24 Hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 Hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 Hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 Hours |
| Friday | Open 24 Hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 Hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 Hours |
Recommended tickets at S$382.8
7. JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach
Relax at the sky garden & swimming pool
Image credit: JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach via Facebook
With views of the Padang and Marina Bay, JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach has become a preferred hotel for many tourists and locals alike. Book a night at the Premier Marina Bay Room for views of the fireworks without leaving the comfort of your room.
Even if you booked a different room, head over to Flow 18 – the hotel’s sky garden and swimming pool – to enjoy the fireworks with the city’s skyline as your background.
Room rates: From $682
Rooms to book: Premier Marina Bay Room
30 Beach Road, Nicoll Hwy, Access Via, 189763
Recommended tickets at S$398
8. Pan Pacific Singapore
Jungle-themed rooms for the young ones
Image credit: Pan Pacific Singapore
Pan Pacific Singapore is a no-brainer when it comes to booking NDP staycations, especially with its location right by Marina Bay.
The hotel is even offering a Fireworks by the Bay Package, available only on 26th July, 2nd August, and 9th August 2025. You can choose room categories from the Executive Marina Bay Room for sweeping views of the Marina Bay, or the Pacific Club Room for Padang parade views.
Do keep in mind that the hotel is quite a distance from the Padang so views may be slightly obstructed, however, if you’re on a high enough floor, you should still be able to watch the fireworks with ease.
Image credit: Pan Pacific Singapore
For families, check into the Urban Jungle Suite, a themed suite which has separate sleeping zones for parents in the main bedroom; and a jungle-themed room with inflatable rocking hippo, a teepee, and a treehouse bunk bed for 2 kids.
The Urban Jungle Suites have no views of Marina Bay, but the kids will be just as excited to head up to the swimming pool to catch the fireworks.
Room rates: From $1,055 for a Pacific Club Room or $1,199 for an Executive Marina Bay Room
Rooms to book: Pacific Club Room or Executive Marina Bay Room
Admission Fee
From $672/Night.
7 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039595
Opening Hours:
Friday Open 24 Hours Show More Timings Hide | Monday | Open 24 Hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 Hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 Hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 Hours |
| Friday | Open 24 Hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 Hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 Hours |
Recommended tickets at S$331
9. The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
Historical building overlooking Marina Bay
Image credit: @cindy._.jh via Instagram
Is there a better place to celebrate Singapore’s birthday than a historically significant landmark that was once home to the General Post Office? We think not.
Image credit: @fullertonhotelsg via Instagram
Not only has The Fullerton Hotel Singapore witnessed important events of our nation’s past, its Marina Bay View Rooms have direct views of all the action. Cues Katy Perry’s Fireworks.
Room rates: From $1,115
Rooms to book: Marina Bay View Room
Admission Fee
From $555/night.
1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178
Opening Hours:
Friday Open 24 Hours Show More Timings Hide | Monday | Open 24 Hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 Hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 Hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 Hours |
| Friday | Open 24 Hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 Hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 Hours |
Recommended tickets at S$390
10. The Ritz-Carlton
IG-worthy bathtub with a view
Image credit: The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
One of Singapore’s most swoon-worthy photo spots ain’t Marina Bay Sands or Jewel Changi. No sir, it’s from the bathtub of The Ritz-Carlton. Specifically, the one by the iconic octagonal-shaped windows that look out to the most beautiful views of the bay.
Image credit: @ikamakeiron via Instagram
Their Marina Bay view rooms are by far the most in demand for this season, as they provide the best of both worlds with views from either side of the bay. The rooms start at $1,700 with their Deluxe Marina room and go up to a whopping $3,440/night in their Millenia Suite. If you’re planning to go all out and show off your parade pride, this is the place to do it.
Room rates: from $1,115
Rooms to book: Deluxe Marina room
Hotels in Singapore to book for NDP fireworks
Catch this year’s dazzling pyrotechnics display and light projection at these hotels with views of the fireworks, away from the crowds. If you already have other plans for 9th August, you can also catch the fireworks during the National Day Parade rehearsals every Saturday from now till the actual day.
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Cover image adapted from: PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach via Facebook, Swissotel The Stamford
This article was first published on 30th June 2022. Last updated on 10th July 2025 by Nathan Koh.
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