Spatial awareness

Originally published on www.businesstravellerme.com 18/03/2011 - Filed under: Tried & Tested » Hotels » Singapore »

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Hotel Michael
A collection of “all things Michael Graves” is the best way to sum up the essence of this 470-room one-off project. Named after the renowned designer, it carries his stamp on everything, from the guestroom’s honey-coloured maple walls to the “archaic landscape morals to their circular blue mosaic showers. Even the carpets and crockery haven’t been spared his creative flair. Sweeping views of the harbour or the Merlion statue are afforded in Deluxe Rooms, Club Rooms, Deluxe Suites and two Presidential Suites. An Italian restaurant and two bars – off the lobby and another on the 11th floor – provide stylish entertaining options.
Contact 8 Sentosa Gateway, Resorts World Sentosa tel 65 6577 8899, www.rwsentosa.com

Hotel Re!@Pearl’s Hill
Retro décor and colours transport guests from today’s high-tech era to the funky vibe of the 1960s and 1970s. Each of the 170 guestrooms features all the mod cons of LCD TV with cable feed and Wi-Fi access among others with an accent wall papered with silhouettes of past popular icons like the divine Marilyn Monroe and the immortally suave James Bond. Trading on the hotel’s name, the restaurant is cleverly dubbed Re!Fill (for international cuisine), the spa is Re!Fresh (treatments are appointment only) and the function spaces is Re!Union (for up to 120 people).
Contact 175A Chin Swee Road, Singapore 169879, tel 65 6827 8288, www.hotelre.com.sg

Klapsons
Derived from the owning family’s initials – KL (dad), Lionel (son), Adrian (son), Peggy (mom) and sons representing “my brother and I, who are at the back of it all”, says Adrian Lee, director of investments, Jit Sun Investments – klapsons is a unique hotel annexe to an office block at the southern end of Singapore’s CBD. A philosophy of challenging benchmarks is clearly seen in much of the public spaces that boasts breakthrough design and iconic furniture pieces such as the Moraine bench by Zaha Hadid. Expect the unexpected as well in each of the 17 guestroom, no two of which are alike, even the standard entry ones. On the first floor is Lucas, a contemporary grill that reinterprets classic dishes with an infusion of modern twists. Signature dishes include the 14-dy dry aged prime US beef cuts, grilled blue fin tuna and dark chocolate mousse.
Contact 15 Hoe Chiang Road, Singapore 089316, tel 65 6521 9030, www.klapsons.com

Wangz
The aluminum cylindrical façade already proclaims this 41-room hotel as unusual. And the impression is borne out further inside where flora and fauna is the theme and a stunning collection of original artwork emphasizes that over and over again.
Guestrooms come with king-size or twin Seally Posturepedic beds, luxurious linens, goose feather down duvet, pillow menu, free Wi-Fi internet access, 37-inch flat-panel TV, DVD player and an iPod docking station and electronic in-room safe. The bathroom has some unusual amenities: a view of the city and piped-in mood music. Selected beverages from the mini bar are complimentary.
F&B offerings consist of Nectar for modern Asian cuisine and Halo lounge on the rooftop for martinis in a cool setting.
Contact 231 Outram Road, Singapore 169040, tel 65 6595 1388, www.wangzhotel.com

Other newcomers

The Fullerton Bay Hotel, located on the landing point for Singapore’s early settlers in the 17th and 18th century, will have 100 rooms
Hotel Culture DUMMY with 365 rooms, the brainchild of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels group, aimed to appeal to technology savvy
The 29-room Wonderlust in Little India district is a little gem with an accent on industrial glam

First Banyan Tree spa on home soil
Banyan Tree Holdings, founded by the entrepreneurial Singaporean husband and wife team Ho KwonPing and Claire Chiang, is set to open its first Banyan Tree Spa on its home ground. Banyan Tree will design and operate the 20,000 square feet Spa and Health Club located on the 55th floor of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel, which offers panoramic views of the city. The Spa will consist of 15 uniquely designed treatment rooms with nature-inspired themes. In addition, the Health Club will feature a gym and cardio corner, Pilates and yoga, as well as a juice spa.

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