Introduction
Smoking in hotel rooms in Singapore is a matter of law. The law has been in place since 1970, and it has been amended several times over the years. The most recent amendment was in 2025, and it made smoking in hotel rooms illegal.
The Law
The law that prohibits smoking in hotel rooms is the Tobacco (Control of Advertisement and Sale) Act (Cap. 333). The Act states that it is an offence to smoke in a public place, which includes hotel rooms. The penalty for smoking in a hotel room is a fine of up to S$1,000.
Exceptions to the Law
There are a few exceptions to the law that prohibits smoking in hotel rooms. These exceptions include:
- Smoking in a designated smoking area
- Smoking in a private room in a hotel that is not used for sleeping
- Smoking in a hotel room that is rented for a private function
Designated Smoking Areas
Designated smoking areas are areas that have been specifically set aside for smoking. These areas are usually located outdoors, and they are often equipped with ashtrays and other amenities.
Private Rooms
Private rooms in hotels that are not used for sleeping are not subject to the law that prohibits smoking in hotel rooms. This means that it is legal to smoke in a private room in a hotel that is used for meetings, events, or other purposes.
Hotel Rooms Rented for Private Functions
Hotel rooms that are rented for private functions are not subject to the law that prohibits smoking in hotel rooms. This means that it is legal to smoke in a hotel room that has been rented for a private party, wedding, or other event.
Penalties for Smoking in Hotel Rooms
The penalty for smoking in a hotel room is a fine of up to S$1,000. The fine can be issued by the police, or by the hotel staff.
Enforcement of the Law
The law that prohibits smoking in hotel rooms is enforced by the police and by the hotel staff. The police can issue fines to people who are caught smoking in hotel rooms. The hotel staff can also issue fines, and they can also ask people who are smoking in hotel rooms to leave the hotel.
Conclusion
The law that prohibits smoking in hotel rooms in Singapore is a public health measure that is designed to protect the health of hotel guests and staff. The law is clear and it is enforced. If you are planning to stay in a hotel in Singapore, it is important to be aware of the law and to abide by it.
Additional Information
In addition to the law that prohibits smoking in hotel rooms, there are a number of other laws and regulations that relate to smoking in Singapore. These include:
- The Tobacco (Control of Advertisement and Sale) Act (Cap. 333), which prohibits the sale of tobacco products to people under the age of 18.
- The Tobacco (Control of Advertisement and Sale) (Amendment) Act 2021, which prohibits the sale of tobacco products through vending machines.
- The Tobacco (Control of Advertisement and Sale) (Amendment) Act 2022, which prohibits the sale of flavoured tobacco products.
Tables
| Table 1: Key Provisions of the Tobacco (Control of Advertisement and Sale) Act (Cap. 333) |
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| Prohibition on smoking in public places | It is an offence to smoke in a public place, which includes hotel rooms. |
| Penalty for smoking in a hotel room | The penalty for smoking in a hotel room is a fine of up to S$1,000. |
| Exceptions to the law | The exceptions to the law include smoking in a designated smoking area, smoking in a private room in a hotel that is not used for sleeping, and smoking in a hotel room that is rented for a private function. |
| Table 2: Key Provisions of the Tobacco (Control of Advertisement and Sale) (Amendment) Act 2021 |
|—|—|
| Prohibition on the sale of tobacco products through vending machines | It is an offence to sell tobacco products through vending machines. |
| Penalty for selling tobacco products through vending machines | The penalty for selling tobacco products through vending machines is a fine of up to S$5,000. |
| Table 3: Key Provisions of the Tobacco (Control of Advertisement and Sale) (Amendment) Act 2022 |
|—|—|
| Prohibition on the sale of flavoured tobacco products | It is an offence to sell flavoured tobacco products. |
| Penalty for selling flavoured tobacco products | The penalty for selling flavoured tobacco products is a fine of up to S$10,000. |
| Table 4: Common Mistakes to Avoid When Smoking in Hotel Rooms in Singapore |
|—|—|
| Mistake 1: Smoking in a non-designated area | It is illegal to smoke in a hotel room that is not a designated smoking area. |
| Mistake 2: Smoking in a private room that is used for sleeping | It is illegal to smoke in a private room in a hotel that is used for sleeping. |
| Mistake 3: Smoking in a hotel room that is rented for a private function | It is illegal to smoke in a hotel room that is rented for a private function, unless the function is held in a designated smoking area. |
| Mistake 4: Ignoring the hotel’s smoking policy | Most hotels in Singapore have a smoking policy that prohibits smoking in hotel rooms. It is important to be aware of the hotel’s smoking policy and to abide by it. |
