Anouska Hempel, the uncrowned queen of boutique hotel design, has helped revamp one of Singapore's prettiest heritage buildings. Singapore, the utopistic city where 89% of the people don't own cars, and rapid transportation takes them at lightning speed to their destination, has a highly respected architectural heritage that keeps improving. …

Blakes Hotel is the only choice if you want to stay in the world’s first-ever [luxury boutique hotel](https://www.uniqhotels.com/luxury-hotels), established in 1978 by the famous designer Anouska Hempel. It is unique because it was the first of its kind and takes you on an adventure through India, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, …