Research reviewed 5 October 2026. Rents are the “from” figures on our building pages on that date and are not quotations.
In brief
Guoco Tower and CapitaSpring offer two different locations for a regional headquarters in Singapore. Guoco Tower, in Tanjong Pagar, is the larger building and connects directly to Tanjong Pagar MRT station. CapitaSpring, in Raffles Place, sits in the traditional financial core with a sheltered link to the MRT interchange. This guide sets out what each building offers, how they differ on the points that decide a headquarters lease, and what to verify before you shortlist either.
What each team needs to decide
- Regional lead or MD: the address clients and regulators expect, and how far each building is from the people you meet most.
- Finance: the starting rent, what it includes, the lease term and the cost of fitting out and handing back the floor.
- Real estate and facilities: floor-plate size and shape for your team layout, lift and core arrangements, and the building’s sustainability certification.
- IT: cooling and power for server or lab space, riser capacity, resilient fibre routes and after-hours access.
- People and talent: the commute, food and amenities on the doorstep, and how the building supports the working day.
The two buildings at a glance
| Comparison | Guoco Tower | CapitaSpring |
|---|---|---|
| District | Tanjong Pagar | Raffles Place |
| Address | 1 Wallich Street | 88 Market Street |
| Completed | 2016 | November 2021 |
| Height | 290 metres, the tallest building in Singapore | 280 metres, 51 storeys |
| Grade A office space | About 900,000 sq ft | About 661,400 sq ft (owner’s June 2025 figures) |
| Typical floor plate | About 30,000 sq ft, column-free (owner’s page) | 21,800 to 23,500 sq ft (owner’s page) |
| Green certification | BCA Green Mark Platinum and LEED Platinum | BCA Green Mark Platinum (2024 award) |
| MRT | Direct connection to Tanjong Pagar MRT | Sheltered linkway to Raffles Place MRT interchange |
| Mixed-use elements | Sofitel Singapore City Centre hotel, residences, retail, urban park | Hotel accommodation, restaurants, food centre, Green Oasis, Sky Garden |
| Starting rent shown on our page | S$14.90 per sq ft per month, shown as inclusive of service charge, plus GST | S$14.00 per sq ft per month (as at 12 September 2026); basis not stated |
The rents are not directly comparable. Guoco Tower’s figure is shown as including service charge and excluding GST; CapitaSpring’s page does not state what its figure includes. Ask each landlord for a like-for-like quotation for the floor and size you need.
Location and connectivity
Guoco Tower stands on Wallich Street in Tanjong Pagar, at the southern edge of the central business district, with a direct connection to Tanjong Pagar MRT station. CapitaSpring stands at 88 Market Street in Raffles Place, the traditional financial core, and the owner describes a sheltered linkway to the MRT interchange.
Choose by where your clients and colleagues are. If your regular meetings are with banks and professional-services firms in the core, Raffles Place is closer. Compare actual staff journeys to each station; Tanjong Pagar may suit teams that value Guoco Tower’s integrated hotel and dining offer.
Floor plates and layout
The two buildings differ in floor-plate size. Guoco Tower’s owner presents column-free floors of about 30,000 sq ft. CapitaSpring’s owner states typical floors of 21,800 to 23,500 sq ft. A larger plate suits a team that wants to sit together on one floor; a smaller plate can suit a team that is happy to take part of a floor or stack over two. Ask each landlord for the stack plan of the floors actually available, because plate size varies across a tall building.
Sustainability
Both buildings hold BCA Green Mark Platinum. Guoco Tower is also LEED Platinum, which matters if your group reports against LEED internationally. CapitaSpring’s owner lists a Green Mark Platinum award dated 2024. Check the certificate and its date for the specific floors you would occupy, as certifications can cover the office, retail or residential parts differently.
Amenities
Guoco Tower is a mixed-use development: Sofitel Singapore City Centre, residences, retail and an urban park sit around the office floors. CapitaSpring places a four-storey Green Oasis on levels 17 to 20, a Sky Garden and urban farm on level 51 with restaurants, hotel accommodation and a food centre. These amenities shape the working day and how you host visitors. Confirm any access conditions, charges and lease inclusions separately.
What to verify before you shortlist either
Ask each landlord to confirm in writing:
- the rent, what it includes, and any rent-free or fit-out period;
- the lease term, options to renew and expansion rights;
- cooling provision for server or lab space, and the power and riser capacity available to your floor;
- fibre routes into the building and the carriers available;
- floor-loading and ceiling height on the floors offered;
- reinstatement obligations at lease end;
- the Green Mark and LEED certificates and their dates.
Which fits your regional HQ
- Guoco Tower fits a team that wants a larger floor plate, direct MRT access and a hotel and dining offer in the same development, and is comfortable with a Tanjong Pagar address.
- CapitaSpring fits a team that needs a Raffles Place address close to financial-sector clients and values the building’s gardens and food offer.
Neither is better in general. The right choice depends on your headcount, layout, client geography, sustainability reporting and technical requirements.
For a wider view of the districts, see our guides to Tanjong Pagar and Raffles Place, and our conventional office guide. Technology teams can also read our guide to offices for AI and technology companies.
Common questions
Which is taller, Guoco Tower or CapitaSpring?
Guoco Tower is 290 metres and is Singapore’s tallest building. CapitaSpring is 280 metres across 51 storeys.
Are both buildings green-certified?
Both hold BCA Green Mark Platinum. Guoco Tower also holds LEED Platinum.
Which is better connected to the MRT?
Guoco Tower connects directly to Tanjong Pagar MRT station. CapitaSpring has a sheltered linkway to the Raffles Place MRT interchange.
Which has the larger floors?
Guoco Tower’s owner presents floors of about 30,000 sq ft. CapitaSpring’s owner states 21,800 to 23,500 sq ft.
What does each building cost to lease?
Our building pages show starting rents of S$14.90 per sq ft per month for Guoco Tower (shown as including service charge, plus GST) and S$14.00 for CapitaSpring (as at 12 September 2026). Request a like-for-like quotation for the floor you need.
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How this guide was researched
This was a desk review on 5 October 2026 of the owners’ building pages, Find Your Next Office building pages and published building information. Rents are the “from” figures shown on our building pages and may change. Where an owner’s page did not state a figure, we say so.
