18 Oct 2012
Experience the best of both worlds at Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa's Heritage Wing.
Singapore, 17 October, 2012 - Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa will be concluding its construction and revamp at the end of this month with the unveiling of its Heritage Wing – an integral part of the historical site which blends old world charm with contemporary luxury, for guests on 1 December.
Featuring 62 spacious Heritage Suites – its namesake suite, a cigar lounge and whisky bar, this 70 plus-year-old section of the hotel has been given a fresh face-lift; allowing guests to step back in time amidst modern-day comforts.
With its location steeped in Singapore's rich colonial history, the hotel retained the essence of the original 1940s colonial architectural character when renovations were carried out on the wing. The Heritage Wing is made up of two British quarters connected by covered link-ways at each of the three storeys, and this same layout can be seen today, with the link-ways serving as corridors along which the Heritage Suites are lined.
Beyond the external architectural elements, the hotel also retained elements like the conservation door and window frames to preserve the historical integrity of the Heritage Wing.
Responsible for the minimalist, elegant interiors that run through the hotel’s Contemporary and Heritage Wings is acclaimed Japanese interior design firm Super Potato. By marrying the two juxtaposing facades with the interiors, Super Potato succeeded in bringing together qualities of the East (modern Asian lifestyle) and West (rich Swiss brand values of quality and reliability) to illustrate the Mövenpick Heritage value of a luxurious lifestyle hotel.
In the Heritage Suite, for example, floor-to-ceiling windows allow soft light to flood the space revealing relaxing ochre shades, modern soft furnishing and wooden surfaces. Drawing on its expertise in using the geographical features specific to each region, Super Potato incorporated a mix of natural, tropical elements like slate flooring in the bathrooms and natural wood finishings in the Contemporary Wing. Coupled with the earth-toned colour scheme running through the hotel, guests will be constantly reminded that they are in the soothing island oasis that is Sentosa.
"We recognise the uniqueness and importance of the hotel's location and history, and were mindful to bring it out through the concept we designed for Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa," said Norihiko Shinya, vice president of Super Potato. "The hotel's philosophy of celebrating its surroundings matches perfectly with ours, and this project was a real joy to work on."
With the eclectic mix of suites at the hotel’s Contemporary and Heritage Wings, the Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa now provides the widest range of themed suites on the island resort of Sentosa.
"Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa will continue to provide the trademark Swiss hospitality that can be experienced at all Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts worldwide, through our superior mix of rooms and suites,” said Rodney Tan, chairman, Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa. “Our signature onsen suite, for example, is targeted at guests who are looking for a unique experience in the tropics. Business travellers, on the other hand, will enjoy our executive and penthouse suites, which offer quiet relaxation in spacious and comfortable settings. We would like all our guests to come away from our hotel feeling exclusive and exceptional."
The Heritage Wing will open its doors to guests with effect from 1st December.
For reservation and enquiries, log onto www.moevenpickhotels.com/singapore-sentosa or call + 65 6818 3388.
About Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts:
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, an international upscale hotel management company with over 16’000 staff members, is represented in 23 countries with 76 hotels, resorts and Nile cruisers currently in operation. More than 30 properties are planned or under construction, including Paris (France), Soma Bay (Egypt), Chiang Mai and Koh Samui (Thailand), Palawan (Philippines), Dubai (UAE), Sanya (Hainan Island, China), Djerba and Tozeur (Tunisia).
Focusing on expansion in its core markets of Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts specialises in business and conference hotels, as well as holiday resorts, all reflecting a sense of place and respect for their local communities. Of Swiss heritage and headquartered in Zurich, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is passionate about delivering premium service and culinary enjoyment – all with a personal touch. Committed to sustainable environments, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has become the most Green Globe certified hotel company in the world.
The hotel company is owned by the Mövenpick Holding (66.7%) and the Kingdom Group (33.3%). For more information please visit www.moevenpick-hotels.com.
For further information:
Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa
Lin Liangmin
PR & Marcom Manager
23 Beach View, Sentosa
Singapore 098679
Phone +65 6818 3312
Fax +65 6818 3307
