The newly-refurbished luxury hotel is calling your name for your next in-country getaway
Staycations in Singapore are great – they’re easy to plan, convenient, and are much more affordable compared to hopping on a plane to a faraway land. If you’re so ready to take a break and spend the (long) weekend spoiling yourself and your posse (or other half) silly, book a room at the highly accessible, newly-refurbished Swissôtel Merchant Court.
The rooms
Featuring contemporary Alpine design elements with hints of locally-inspired details, the airy, spacious rooms are perfect for those lazy Saturday and Sunday mornings you’re probably going to have during your staycation. From the elegant Premier Room to the Swiss Executive Room (which includes exclusive access to the Swiss Executive Lounge, where you can get complimentary breakfast as well as drinks in the evening and finger food during Happy Hour), there’re several accommodation types for you to choose from. And oh, did we mention that there’s a handy smartphone in each room that has unlimited data so you can stay connected?
The facilities and amenities
Swissôtel Merchant Court’s got some cool recreational facilities to boot, including a large (and extremely inviting) swimming pool, which comes complete with water slides (whoohoo!) and an outdoor jacuzzi, a two-storey gym that’s open 24/7, jogging tracks, and a beautiful Swiss spa, Pürovel Spa & Sport, one of the first few in the region that offers signature treatments such as the Singapore Massage (a combination of Chinese, Malaysian and Indian techniques) and the Nepalese Tea Exfoliation.
The food
There are three very different spots for you to enjoy a meal and some drinks.
Ellenborough Market Café never fails to impress with its lavish buffet spread showcasing Peranakan classics (be sure to try their durian pengat if you love the king of fruit!), local delights, and international specialties. Blue Potato, on the other hand, is a breezy eating place located on the second level pool deck that serves up award-winning Western plates like a braised lamb shank and duck confit.
When the sun sets, hit up Crossroads Bar in the hotel lobby for bespoke post-dinner mixes and – if you’ve got room in your stomach – some tasty Asian-inspired tapas.
Sure, you could step out at some point to walk around the vicinity and explore neighbourhoods like the nearby Clarke Quay, but with all these smashing features and highlights, we’re pretty sure you’d be more than happy to spend all weekend hanging out in Swissôtel Merchant Court.
All ready to go? Make your bookings here and enjoy the Reopening Celebration Special from now until 31 Dec 2016.
Swissôtel Merchant Court, 20 Merchant Road, Singapore 058281, p. 6337 2288.
This article is sponsored by Swissôtel Merchant Court.