“modern and new, with strong green credentials, excellent staff”
Good location near Clarke Quay and Chinatown and close to both MRT and buses, easy to reach from airport, by taxi or you could even arrive via the MRT! [ THAT is being superduper green!]
This is a Platinum Green Mark hotel -the first in Singapore with lots of greenery on walls and overhanging roof areas, as well as lots behind the scene on energy efficiency. Another one is expected sometime in 2013 or 2014 but you cannot beat being the first!
Floor to ceiling clear untinted windows might be unnerving to some, but there are a set of shades[electric operated] so both privacy and light control is good. A really top notch bed - one of the best have been in anywhere! Very comfortable!
Good desk and work area, incl light, with plenty of modern power sources incl direct wall plugs for usb charge cords, and multi function power plugs, led lights [ matches the high green mark rating].
Has an extensive well shaded and protected external corridor system, plus some internal corridors. Bathrooms are spacious and many with both shower and rain shower heads and some rooms have baths too. Toilet usually seems to have a separate door, although it is part of bathroom. The rooms are very light and airy - with pale wood wall panelling - a good overall vibe.
Breakfast was very good in Lime restaurant downstairs, with a good range of food style choices [ western, asian etc] and an extensive range of options within each food theme. The coffee was good too! Staff in the restaurant were very good.
A pool and well organised gym are available, and the gym is adjacent to the pool. The pool area has some snazzy looking day cabins - a bit like a bird cage but somewhat larger. A bit kitsch if just using the area for exercise, but plenty also wish to lie around a bit. You tend not to do that when you live in the tropics, but am sure plenty will. A fantastic view out towards the city.
Loved the big open high ceiling concourse area outside the main entrance, as allowed a breeze to blow right through but no rain [ might be damp in very strong windy conditions though].
Cannot miss it - look for the grey curved outside [ has been described as similar to armour rail used for road edges].
It is new, trendy and worth it. Especially if keen to be environmentally conscious as well as stay in a top class hotel.
Would we stay again? YES.
This is a Platinum Green Mark hotel -the first in Singapore with lots of greenery on walls and overhanging roof areas, as well as lots behind the scene on energy efficiency. Another one is expected sometime in 2013 or 2014 but you cannot beat being the first!
Floor to ceiling clear untinted windows might be unnerving to some, but there are a set of shades[electric operated] so both privacy and light control is good. A really top notch bed - one of the best have been in anywhere! Very comfortable!
Good desk and work area, incl light, with plenty of modern power sources incl direct wall plugs for usb charge cords, and multi function power plugs, led lights [ matches the high green mark rating].
Has an extensive well shaded and protected external corridor system, plus some internal corridors. Bathrooms are spacious and many with both shower and rain shower heads and some rooms have baths too. Toilet usually seems to have a separate door, although it is part of bathroom. The rooms are very light and airy - with pale wood wall panelling - a good overall vibe.
Breakfast was very good in Lime restaurant downstairs, with a good range of food style choices [ western, asian etc] and an extensive range of options within each food theme. The coffee was good too! Staff in the restaurant were very good.
A pool and well organised gym are available, and the gym is adjacent to the pool. The pool area has some snazzy looking day cabins - a bit like a bird cage but somewhat larger. A bit kitsch if just using the area for exercise, but plenty also wish to lie around a bit. You tend not to do that when you live in the tropics, but am sure plenty will. A fantastic view out towards the city.
Loved the big open high ceiling concourse area outside the main entrance, as allowed a breeze to blow right through but no rain [ might be damp in very strong windy conditions though].
Cannot miss it - look for the grey curved outside [ has been described as similar to armour rail used for road edges].
It is new, trendy and worth it. Especially if keen to be environmentally conscious as well as stay in a top class hotel.
Would we stay again? YES.
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