The scenic riverfront Grand Copthorne Waterfront hotel is hidden away amidst the bustling city of Singapore – a perfect spot for holidaymakers from across the globe. What sets this beautiful hotel apart is its riverbank position, which has a certain level of tranquillity to it.
Hotel
This splendidly modern hotel is within spitting distance from the vibrant Clarke Quay, giving its guests abundant access to exceptional restaurants, conveniences and shopping options.
The hotel façade, with its fountain, is tranquil, and there’s a peaceful garden with mellow trees; expansive, gorgeously landscaped, and with plenty of seating, it’s the star of the show. The public areas are swamped with light, it’s a good-looking spot.
Visitors here are truly spoilt for choice, be it a play on modern design or a variety of Western and Asian fine dining options, this chic hotel has you sorted. Guests incline to come back over and again, and there is a feel of soft friendliness that many hotels can’t match. A definite elegance is the name of the game here – nothing flashy, with a muted colour palette suggesting understated extravagance.
An envoy of the Go Green Campaign, it also prioritizes a number of green initiatives inside the hotel. The hotel is plastic bottle free and aims at a 100 per cent no plastic usage. Each room has inbuilt technology which saves up to 25 per cent of daily energy consumption, making for a sustainable hotel in all senses of the word.
Onsite parking for in house guests is also complimentary and currency exchange is accessible here, while Wi-Fi here is high speed and gratis to all hotel guests.
Room
The hotel offers smooth accommodation on a warm scale. Think serene, placid, soothing, and always sumptuous, with cream notes running the span of the property. Rooms are lush, peaceful, very comfortable – and notably spacious. They are well equipped with your everyday necessities and give you spectacular views of the city or riverside.
From superior category rooms to grand water front suites to a one-bedroom room service apartment, there are an array of options to select from. The suites feature a separate living room and bedroom, large work desks as well as luxury bath amenities. Guests who opt for suites also have an exclusive access to the premium Club Lounge, where they can enjoy a select number of privileges that include afternoon high tea as well as complimentary evening cocktails.
If you’re staying a little longer, consider checking in to the one-bedroom service apartment for more space and a fully equipped kitchen – with full access to all hotel facilities. As a part of the green initiative the rooms also have filtered drinking water dispensers.
Food and drink
There’s an outstanding range of dining options, from authentic Italian to big scrumptious international dishes at their buffet restaurant Food Capital, they have it all. A hearty spread of western and Singaporean local specialties is what makes dining by the river here more enjoyable. Plenty of salads and nourishing selections – and for a top-notch, ingenious breakfast, with all dishes cooked to order; try the avocado toast to ring the variations.
‘Grand Shanghai’, the dedicated speciality Chinese restaurant pays homage to Shanghai’s golden era, an interesting merger between the east and the west. The eclectic entertainment and the vibrant Art Deco design add to the grandeur of this authentic Shanghainese restaurant. If you’re up for eye-catching cocktails and mouth-watering tapas the Tempo Bar and Grill is also an excellent choice. The flawless service at each of these outlets truly makes dining at these delectable eateries worthwhile.
To do
If you’re looking for things to do while staying here, there’s an outdoor swimming pool as well as Jacuzzi for a calming dip and an on-site tennis court as well and a gym that operates 24 hours for more active travellers. There are a great range of Singapore shops and restaurant venues within walking distance, while the hotel just a two-minute walk from the Havelock MRT station and offers taxi service round the clock.
In a nutshell
The setting is the draw here. Splendid, stylish, and chicer than smart, it relishes a waterside site, swanky interiors, with vistas across the riverfront. Bedrooms are expansive and appealing, and service is refined. Come here for immaculate five-star service in expansive surroundings.
Factbox
The deluxe room starts from £170 with breakfast and a suite would be approx. £350.
Address: 392 Havelock Road, Singapore 169663
Phone: +65 6733 0880
Website: millenniumhotels.com
Photography courtesy of Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel.
