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selling Asian artefacts, this 299-room
property, with 31 suites, is the ideal
destination to check-into. Known to
be one of the most popular wedding
venues in Singapore, St Regis bowls me
over with its immaculate service and eye
for detail—whether it’s the butler service
offered to all guests, or simply the
masala chai that comes to your room
(at any odd hour of the day) within
minutes, and just the way you want it.
If you’re an art aficionado, then
you must mark this address on your
itinerary. The Art of Living tour at
St Regis takes you on a guided tour
of what is known to be one of the
finest private art collections in Asia. It
features Pablo Picasso, Fernando Botero,
Anthony Poon, and leading Asian artists
such as George Chen. It houses over 70 Brasserie Les
Saveurs offers
artworks that adorn the interiors (and delectable French
exterior) of the hotel, and your butler dishes.
is always ready to give you a private
tour. From art to gastronomy, I’m spoilt Balcony view from
for choice on my visit to Singapore the suite at
this time. I find my way to a bespoke St Regis
Singapore.
Afternoon Tea for the Senses, which
is presented by Dior and Ruinart Rose The lobby area at
at The Drawing Room. Inspired by the hotel boasts
artworks from
the zesty, floral notes of JOY by Dior, a renowned artists
classic two-tier stand of culinary delights across the world.
is accompanied with a flute of Ruinart
Rose champagne and a tantalising
dessert spread. For foodies, the choices
are unlimited at the St Regis—try French
cuisine at the Brasserie Les Saveurs,
Chinese imperial court delicacies at
Yan Ting, Italian cuisine at the LaBrezza,
or if you’re looking to savour a slow
drink while enjoying some classic jazz,
head to the Astor Bar where resident
jazz singer Eugenia Fernandez and
pianist Chris Robinson charm you to
the hilt over some in-house gin and
tonic every evening.
Forty-eight hours in Singapore with
one polo event and straddle art for
kids, a few delicious meals consumed,
a fair dose of shopping thrown in, and
an art tour that leaves me in awe—I
am happy to touch and go on this trip.
stregissingapore.com
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