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SINGAPORE is a city that moves at a hurried pace – a dense metropolitan that bristles with activity. Its well-coiffed streets teem daily with life as cars whiz through and office workers continue on the grind.
At these luxurious five-star hotels, you’ll get to do just that and more.
The Westin Singapore
The Sea View rooms are spacious while boasting stunning views
The Westin Singapore is a swanky high-rise that allows for dramatic views of the skyline Singapore has come to be so known for. It’s a perfect hotel for couples, families or a group of friends looking to break away from their daily mundaneness, and to soak in the best of Singapore’s sites.
A case in point is the hotel’s infinity pool on the 35th floor overlooking the solemnly romantic city skyline. It’s a beast of a pool that perfectly encapsulates the “urban oasis” or “lush sanctuary” feel you’d come to expect when putting up in a busy Singapore hotel for a holiday or staycation.
The rooms are classy, clean and functional, made for the sophisticated traveler who shies from gaudiness or excess. But intricate details appear where they matter in the form of the floor-to-ceiling windows allowing in splashes of natural light, luxurious amenities, and marble spa-inspired bathrooms.
If you’re booked in for a weekend, enjoy the perks of late checkout and extended breakfast hours up to 3pm. Meanwhile, The Westin Singapore’s location within a short distance of Singapore’s attractions is one of its strongest suits. Read more…
The Ritz-Carlton Millenia, Singapore
Suites are plush and offer fantastic views of the Marina Bay
For some of the best views in all of Singapore, The Ritz-Carlton is where you want to be. This city retreat has rooms that overlook the Singapore riverside, the iconic Marina Bay Sands, and the contoured petals of the Art Science Museum structure.
For a truly luxe weekend away, book a night in the one-bedroom Millenia Suite, fitted with a separate living room, a study area, and a 56-inch wall-mounted TV. You can also bathe with a view in the marble bathrooms that look out to the bay. To freshen up, there’s also a powder room in the living area.
A stay at Ritz-Carlton must be complemented with a sumptuous dinner, and Summer Pavilion is highly recommended, not least because of its one Michelin Star. Sit down to refined Cantonese fare like poached rice with lobster, and braised four-head abalone, or try a selection of dim sum at lunch.
The hotel is also home to a stunning 4,200-piece contemporary art collection featuring works by legends such as Frank Stella, Andy Warhol, and Dale Chihuly. There’s little need to even step out of a property like Ritz-Carlton, where the luxury services are all-encompassing.
Capella Singapore
Capella Singapore is a luxurious colonial-style property on Sentosa Island
Tucked in a private patch of land on Sentosa Island is Capella Singapore, a luxurious colonial-style property where elements of old and new meet. Dating back to the time of the British colony, the restored building is made up of two bungalows named Tanah Merah.
It’s rare for a concrete jungle like Singapore, but the hotel is surrounded by a lush courtyard plumped up with native plants. This green “rainforest” setting is spread across 30 acres of land, making it a great destination for a bit of solitude.
The rooms are fitted out like posh clubhouses, and kept exclusive at just 112 rooms, suites and villas. For a real treat, the Colonial Manors are a trip to the past with majestic spaces equipped with modern amenities like a kitchen, a study, a lounge room, and a mini lap pool.
To while the hours away, relish the days of old Malaya at the Capella Library, a treasure trove of reference books on the topics of art, history, culture. You’ll also find an original copy of Noel Barber’s Tanah Merah inspired by the two colonial houses in the lot of the property.
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