Singapore · checked 29 October 2026
What ++ means on Singapore hotel prices.
Many Singapore hotels advertise a rate followed by "++". It means the price is plus service charge and plus GST. The total you pay is typically about 20% higher than the advertised rate.
Every price on Fostay is the all-in total, with the service charge and GST counted, so the figure you compare is the one you pay.
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Advertised rate (++) | S$100.00 |
| 10% service charge | S$10.00 |
| 9% GST on S$110 | S$9.90 |
| What you pay | S$119.90 |
What each part is.
GST is the national goods and services tax. It is 9%, the rate since 1 January 2024. The service charge, typically 10%, is a business practice, not a government levy, and the rate is set by each hotel.
GST is charged on the total including the service charge, which is why the extra on S$100 is S$19.90 and not S$19.00.
Why hotels show prices with ++.
Under IRAS's rules, hotels that charge a service charge may display prices without GST if they show a prominent notice that GST and service charge are added. So ++ pricing is lawful and common.
Parliament has discussed whether hotels and restaurants should show GST-inclusive prices, and we found no change to the rule as of October 2026.
What to check before you book.
The service charge rate is hotel-specific, so confirm it if a hotel does not state it. Some charge none. If a price is not marked ++, check at checkout whether the service charge and GST are listed as separate lines.
We found no hotel tourist levy in Singapore in official sources. The all-in totals on Fostay count the taxes and charges the hotel adds to the room.
Questions.
What does ++ mean on a Singapore hotel price?
It means the price is plus service charge and plus GST. With a 10% service charge and 9% GST, a S$100++ rate costs S$119.90.
How much is GST in Singapore in 2026?
GST is 9%, the rate since 1 January 2024, according to IRAS.
Is the service charge mandatory in Singapore hotels?
It is a business practice, not a government levy. Most hotels add 10%, but the rate is set by each hotel and some charge none, so check the hotel's terms.
Are Fostay's Singapore hotel prices inclusive of GST and service charge?
Yes. The total shown for each hotel counts the service charge and GST, including any part the hotel collects at check-in.