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Recharge your batteries at these tranquil sanctuaries both near and far.

Recharge your batteries at these tranquil sanctuaries both near and far.

"The Skylight Suite’s living room"

"The vibrant reception at Six Senses Duxton"

URBAN HIDEAWAY

That quiet respite you so desperately crave is now but a stone’s throw away. Luxury hotel brand, Six Senses, known for its lush retreats in far-ﬂung locations, has opened a city hotel for the ﬁrst time in the eclectic streets of Tanjong Pagar. The original 19th-century row of shophouses along Duxton Road has been reimagined into a diverse mix of Chinese, Malay and European elements, dressed in opulent black and gold hues by acclaimed British designer Anouska Hempel. The urban oasis also includes in-house Traditional Chinese Medicine physicians, complimentary daily tinctures comprising Chinese herbs, and community-based activities such as walking tours and outdoor yoga.

"The Duxton Duplex Suite "

"A monochrome palette ensures the bathroom is as sleek as they come"

ENGLISH ROSE

Located in Mayfair, mere minutes away from London’s famous shopping haven, Selfridges, The Beaumont is a treasure as exquisite as the historical, Neoclassical-style building it resides in. The brainchild of restaurateurs Chris Corbin and Jeremy King, the hotel boasts 73 rooms, one of which is a conceptual suite by British sculptor Antony Gormley that is aptly named “ROOM” and comes outﬁtted with a giant jigsawlike facade. And even though The Beaumont is steps away from one of London’s busiest streets, the property achieves a feeling of intimacy through the reﬁned use of polished rosewood, elegant bronze mirroring details, and graphic checkerboard ﬂooring. The overall effect is a stellar meld of the traditional and contemporary—with just the right hints of Art Deco thrown into the mix.