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Hotels Legislation

Key legislation and statutory provisions governing hotel licensing and operations in Singapore.

Last updated on 23 June 2026

Refer to the relevant Acts and subsidiary legislation governing hotel licensing in Singapore.

Hotels Act 1954

Refer to the Hotels Act 1954 here.

Hotels Act 1954

Hotels Licensing Regulations

Refer to the Hotels Licensing Regulations here.

Hotels Licensing Regulations

Amendment to HLR

Amendments to the Hotels Licensing Regulations (HLR) are effective from 1 Jan 2025.