Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore

Swissôtel The Stamford

For those looking for the perfect place to experience the excitement of Singapore, there could hardly be a better choice than Swissôtel The Stamford, offering the finest in Swiss hospitality. Situated right in the central business district, it forms part of a complex consisting of two hotels, the Raffles Business Convention Centre and the Raffles City Shopping Mall, which is located right over the City Hall MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) station. When staying here you are within easy walking distance of such attractions as Marina Bay, historic Boat Quay, Haji Lane and the National Museum of Singapore, and a few minutes' train ride from the iconic Orchard Road shopping area.

The Stamford is a stunning architectural masterpiece, crafted by the famous architect I.M.Pei, who designed the glass pyramid addition to the Paris Louvre. Currently the tallest hotel in South-east Asia, it is a cylindrical column that rises into the sky to a height of 741 feet. Its 73 storeys command the most sensational panoramic views not just of the city, but of outlying islands, including parts of Malaysia and Indonesia.

The hotel offers a wealth of luxurious amenities, including Asia's largest spa, the award-winning Willow Stream Spa, offering a range of pampering massages, facials and body treatments. There are two outdoor pools, each with a Pool Bar, and the hotel also features a fitness club and sauna. The building even contains several impressive ballrooms, for social and business functions.

Guests at The Stamford can look forward to a feast of culinary delights at the 15 restaurants and bars, much of which is centred on the Equinox Complex on the 70th floor, renowned as the most exciting dining and entertainment complex in Asia. Here you can try the fabulous Equinox Restaurant, with its grand staircase entrance, its suspended Ming-inspired wooden trellises, and its luminous floor-to-ceiling wall of mother-of-pearl -- not to mention the sensational city and harbour views. Equinox offers a unique choice of pure Western or pure Asian cuisine, courtesy of its celebrated award-winning chef.

Also within the Equinox complex is the spectacular Jaan, its name meaning "bowl" in ancient Sanskrit, offering modern seasonal French cuisine. Its entire ceiling is covered with angled, triangular panels of wave-textured glass, lit up from the inside, and offset by accent lighting from more than 500 light sources to create a starburst effect. The chairs are draped in hand-woven silk, which vary in colour with the seasons.

To complete the evening, there is the sophisticated City Space, just off the foyer of the Equinox Complex, offering a luxurious club-like atmosphere, enriched by live piano and vocal music, and incredible views. The ceiling sparkles with suspended crystal spheres, creating a constantly changing spectrum of light and colour. Higher up, on levels 71 and 72, is the two-storey Asia Bar, regarded as the hottest rendezvous spot in the city.

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