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2014
Hotel Jen Orchardgateway – opened September 2014
Hotel Jen Orchardgateway, the rebrand of the Traders Hotels group by Shangri-La, is the first in a major initiative to launch the Hotel Jen rebrand across the Asia Pacific. Located directly above the Somerset MRT station in the very heart of Orchard Road, the hotel has 502 rooms and is ideal for both business and leisure visitors. Its highlights include a Zen Gardens and Baywatch@Jen bar, which boasts panoramic views of Singapore's dramatic skyline right across to the marina area.
www.hoteljen.com/en/singapore/orchardgateway/about
ADONIS Hotel Singapore – opened November 2014
Nestled in a heritage building that used to be a Hainanese bakery in the 1970s, ADONIS Hotel Singapore is ADONIS Beauty International's (wellness and beauty services) first foray into the hospitality industry. With 19 non-smoking rooms and three different categories of luxe suites, this new boutique hotel is in the heart of the city round the corner from Raffles Hotel.
Raintr33 Hotel – opened December 2014
Located in close proximity to Changi Airport, this hotel is surrounded by colonial bungalows and lush greenery. 50 tastefully furnished rooms are housed in two majestic colonial buildings, and the 'Garden Shed' is a unique outdoor function area for special events. Guests can unwind at the retro themed bar and bistro Cedro, or enjoy fusion cuisine at Queen's Garden.
2015
Genting Singapore – opened early 2015
Genting Singapore is the first hotel to open in Singapore's Jurong Lake District in the west of the island. Conveniently located five minutes from Jurong East MRT station, it is close to the business districts of the area and a popular choice for a stay away from the city centre. The architects have adopted a “hotel in a garden” theme for the 550-room hotel, with features including exclusive roof gardens, sky terraces and courtyards to complement Jurong Lake's lush tropical lakeside setting.
The Patina – opening late 2015
The Patina, Capitol Singapore, will be Patina Hotels & Resorts' flagship hotel. Blending heritage and contemporary interiors with modern technology, highly personalised service and a world-class art collection, the 157 guest rooms and suites will deliver an unparalleled experience for guests – traditional, yet contemporary; intimate, yet in the heart of the city. It will be housed in the iconic Capitol Building and Stamford House, which is being masterfully restored by Pritzker Prize Architecture Laureate, Richard Meier.
The South Beach – opening late 2015
The South Beach has been conceptualised by Philippe Starck, known worldwide for his luxurious hotels and bold reworkings of entire environments. The designer hotel will hold 654 rooms and is centrally located between Raffles Hotel and Suntec Singapore. The new area of South Beach is one of Singapore's greenest developments supported by a microclimatic canopy, a high performance glass facade and extensive sky gardens.
Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa – opening late 2015
Following extensive refurbishment and renovation, Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa will soon be Sofitel's second hotel in Singapore. This property is on the tropical island of Sentosa, and used to be the Sentosa Resort & Spa. French-style luxury for guests will soon be available through 215 guest rooms including suites and villas, as well as a grand ballroom and terrace with sea views, within lush landscaped grounds.
Park Hotel Alexandra – opening late 2015
Park Hotel Alexandra's nature-inspired décor with its curved glass facade is inspired by Singapore's garden city landscape. Situated about 15 minutes away from the city, 442 guest rooms and suites overlook an infinity pool or boast skyline views of the Southern Ridges, and the building also features a three-storey shopping mall to allow lifestyle convenience for guests.
www.parkhotelgroup.com/alexandra
2016
Park Hotel Farrer Park – opening early 2016
Originally famous for where Singapore's first racecourse was located, Farrer Park will soon be home to the Park Hotel Farrer Park, a 300-room hotel conveniently located atop Farrer Park MRT. Connected via an underground walkway to Singapore's first eco shopping centre, the hotel is also a stone's throw from the northern end of Little India, where Indian cultural influences and the 24-hour Mustafa Centre will provide added colour to one's stay.
The Intercontinental Singapore Robertson Quay – opening late 2016
Aiming to rejuvenate the Robertson Quay area into an even more vibrant destination for tourists and residents, this second InterContinental hotel in Singapore is where The Gallery Hotel used to be. 225 contemporary design rooms will offer views of the Singapore River and the city's famous skyline, with a range of dining and watering holes right outside its doors.
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