SINGAPORE
JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts debuted the 634-room JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach, the brand's first luxury hotel in Singapore, located in close proximity to the Marina Bay entertainment and business districts.
“We are thrilled to welcome discerning travelers to this design-led landmark in the hub of Singapore’s arts and culture district,” said Derek Flint, general manager, JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach. “We look forward to enriching guests with a truly luxurious experience and showcasing [the brand's] warm, intuitive service."
The hotel consists of both historic and newly constructed buildings with interiors designed by renowned French designer Philippe Starck and architecture by award-winning British architects, Foster and Partners. Complemented by a multimillion-dollar collection of more than 30 works and installations by regionally and internationally acclaimed artists, guests can expect enriching and multi-sensory cultural experiences.
Upon arrival, guests are greeted by a video wall installation by South Korean artist Lee Lee Nam. The wall brings art to life through movement and technology with the use of the LED monitors as a canvas to create an artistic symphony. Additional works include the Donna a Cavallo, a lobby sculpture by the acclaimed Fernando Botero, and the Gorilla, a reclaimed scrap metal sculpture at the hotel entrance by Turner Prize winner Iain Nutting. Guest elevators feaure custom RGB wallpaper, and graffiti artwork by Milan-based design duo Carnovsky.
The property offers 19,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor events and meeting space, including a nearly 5,600-square-foot Grand Ballroom housed in a 1930s historic Drill Hall, which features a dramatic 11,520-light Forest of Lights design by Philippe Starck. The hotel’s 15 meeting rooms are housed in Assembly, one of the property’s restored historic buildings.
The JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach will feature a total of nine dining options. Five outlets opened December, 15 2016 including Akira Back, by celebrity chef Akira Back, which offers modern Japanese cuisine with Korean accents and culinary influences from around the world; Beach Road Kitchen, an all-day-dining restaurant, featuring global cuisine and to-go items; Court Martial Bar and Media Bar, offering cocktails in refined lounge and gastropub settings; and Tonic, serving gin-based cocktails in an intimate environment.
The remaining four outlets will open second quarter 2017.
In the hotel lobby, there is a Concierge Library--a social space hosted by the hotel concierge--and at the Activity Table, which offers enriching cultural programming such as wine and cheese tastings, coffee experiences, chef-led culinary events and more. Additional curated experiences include a hotel heritage tour showcasing the property’s historical significance and architectural brilliance.
The property also features a variety of wellness offerings including Spa by JW, which is scheduled to open in the second quarter 2017. Spa by JW comprises ten treatment rooms, including two private and two express treatment suites. There is also an outdoor infinity pool, sky garden and a 24-hour fitness centre at Flow18.
