THE LAUNCH OF A NEW TOWER WING
Established in 1971, the Shangri-La Hotel Singapore is the hotel chain’s first establishment and is famed for setting the grand look of classic elegance, which is now a hallmark of the brand. Yet, over the years, the interiors began to show its age, which explains the eight-month renovation of the opulent Tower Wing.
The newly rejuvenated, 503-room Tower Wing recently opened to popular reception, proving to its guests that the new interiors and rooms were well worth the wait. Replacing the warm hues and heavy glass chandeliers is a fresh, almost monochromatic resort-look decked in greenery; still inviting and stately, but with less cliched opulence.
This look was inspired by the hotel’s namesake, the fictional place between Heaven and Earth mentioned in James Hilton’s novel Lost Horizon. Designer Ryoichi Niwata achieved a zen atmosphere by imbuing five natural elements (stone, wood, trees, water and wind) throughout the Tower Wing – from the tall potted Ficus benjamina trees framing the lobby’s still pond, to the graceful Tree Canopy ceiling art installation by Hirotoshi Sawada.
The hotel spared no expense in getting renowned artists and designers to install statement-making artwork. Chosen for their genuine appreciation for nature, works like a 9m-tall rock wall by landscape designer Charlie Albone, as well as the perspective- challenging Children Dabbling In The Water sculptures by artist Yi Hwan Kwon, make a visit to the hotel well worth it.
The Tower Wing also ushers in brand new rooms, whose earthy palette creates a restful oasis. Guests can also treat themselves to an Asian food haven at Lobby Lounge, premium Japanese whisky and sake at Nami Restaurant and Bar, and a panoramic view of the city skyline at the exclusive Horizon Club Lounge.
VISIT SHANGRI-LA HOTEL SINGAPORE AT 22 ORANGE GROVE ROAD, TEL: 6737-3644.
