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The rooms in
St Regis Singapore are
spacious and come
with amazing views.
D IS C O V E RI E S The St Regis Polo

Generations Cup
introduces the sport
to the next generation
of guests.

Riding off in Style

The St Regis Polo Generations opens up a new way to enjoy
the spirit of the game, just like the hotel’s celebrated address
in Singapore. BY AINDRILA MITRA

THE ANNUAL DERBY season is upon us, and ‘tis
the time to bring out your Philip Treacy (I’m
a Little Shilpa fangirl!) and designer garbs to
sashay to the polo grounds. I’ve always known
the game of polo to be a royal affair: straight-
jacketed, prim and proper. At least in India, it
is so! Hence, when I’m told to dress in casuals
(“No hats, please!”) to attend the St Regis Polo
Generations 2019, held at the Singapore Turf
Club Riding Centre, I am pleasantly surprised.
And then the story unfolds—of splendid
high teas, kids’ activities, and families that get
together to enjoy an afternoon of fun and frolic Singapore. St Regis Singapore is located in Young polo players
amid some smashing games of polo, with the the hippest part of town—in downtown— at the St Regis Polo
young and the adults soaking up the true spirit at walking distance from the city’s first Generations Cup

of the game: a time also to chill with family UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Singapore 2019 enthrall
the guests.
and friends. It’s not OTT—not strictly business, Botanic Gardens (nparks.gov.sg). And if
not strictly for adults. The first polo event of you’re looking for a wholesome dose of

its kind for the entire family in Singapore, the retail therapy, you only need to step out
St Regis Polo Generations is the brand’s way of the hotel to land right in the middle COURTESY OF ST REGIS SINGAPORE
of introducing one of the world’s oldest and of the upscale shopping belt of Orchard
enthralling sports to the next generation of Road. Situated on one of Singapore’s
guests. The sport appeals to kids and adults most salubrious addresses, Tanglin Road,
alike, just like the iconic address that hosts it in comprising some unique lifestyle boutiques

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