Andaz Singapore, Hotel G and other impressive new hotels that recently opened in Singapore
By Home & Decor Team -
Crowning the office block of Duo, a mixed-use development, is yet another new face in town: the Andaz Singapore Hotel. Andaz is the boutique-inspired hotel brand by Hyatt Hotels & Resort, with a unique concept in which every Andaz hotel will be infused by the cultures of its locale.
Its interiors were designed by award-winning Hong Kong architect and interior designer Andre Fu and his design studio AFSO. Occupying the 25th to the 39th floor, Andaz’s 342 guestrooms and F&B outlets took their design directive from the island’s distinctive architecture, the shophouse and its alleyways.
Instead of placing the lobby of Hotel G on the first floor, the first two levels were used for the dining concepts Ginett and burger joint 25 Degrees. Inside, the hotel takes inspiration from Singapore's lively city vibe, featuring an urban, industrial theme with lots of fun and quirky twists.With its eclectic design, it is not surprising that the hotel was the official partner for Singapore Design Week last year, while this year, it was named Design Hotel of the Year for Singapore by online travel trend site Travel & Hospitality.
Text by The Straits Times.
Yotel Singapore marks the brand’s debut into Asia with its signature interiors inspired by first-class airline travel experiences. Its appeal goes beyond aesthetics, with convenient high-tech features incorporated into the design. For instance, there are robots that can independently navigate the hotel spaces so guests can order amenities such as towels, water bottles or hangers, and have them delivered directly to the rooms.
In the small yet highly functional cabins, there are innovative and fun designs that incorporate technology, too. Yotel’s signature adjustable bed and “technowall”, which combines a smart TV, ironing board and multi-power points all in one, aim to offer travellers comfort and convenience.
The 49-room Six Senses Duxton is the first urban outlet for the ultra-luxe chain better known for its resorts in far-flung destinations such as Fiji. Nestled along a row of trading houses in Duxton Road, it is working with local businesses to create a communal feel, such as the in-house traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner - from a TCM business across the road - which will be on-site daily to offer consultations and remedies to guests.
In line with the building's conservation status, no structural changes were made to the hotel. Instead, acclaimed British interior designer Anoushka Hempel used traditional Chinese elements and a black, yellow and gold palette to create a hotel that is dark, seductive and full of character - while harking back to the days when opium dens lined Duxton streets.
Text by The Straits Times.
This conservation Art Deco building once belonged to a no-frills budget hotel, but a refurbishment by creative agency Farm – commissioned by now-owner Mini Environment Service (MES) Group – has transformed it into a hip hangout for both hotel guests and walk-ins. The Great Madras hotel is both a hostel and hotel; three out of eight hostel rooms are female-only.
On the upper floors is an assortment of rooms, including The Great Suite (2,15sqf), which features an open-concept bathroom, as well as The Balcony Room (1,93sqf), which has an outdoor balcony. The Great Madras also features an outdoor soaking pool, a Catalonian- inspired cafe, as well as complimentary bicycles for guests to use.