The St. Regis Singapore
"How did it strike you on arrival?In a neighborhood of modern, glass-paneled apartment blocks, the St. Regis stands out with its fleet of imposing bronze Bentley limousines parked outside the hotel. The interiors of the lobby are unapologetically decadent—gilded chandeliers drip from the ceiling, and ornate Chinese cabinets and bold artworks from a private collection line the walls. Nice. What’s the crowd like?Those who unashamedly embrace the finer things in life. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.The Executive Deluxe Room was positively palatial for a lead-in category (then again, prices reflect that). The spacious bed chamber had a sitting area, work desk, window seat and a king-size bed with a gold headboard against a polished wooden wall. Everything was oversized, save for an oddly tiny coffee table in front of the sofa. We’re craving some deep, restorative sleep. They got us?The Sealy mattress and 300 thread count sheets made for a good sleep. How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies. Any of that worth a mention?The mini-bar selection was fairly standard, but a butler service (just press the “butler button”) will bring you anything you want. Please tell us the bathroom won’t let us down.Large and luxurious, with two sinks set opposite from each other and a bathtub in the middle. An Ad Notam TV in the middle of the mirror facing the tub means you don’t have to miss your favorite show while soaking. The lush toiletries are by Laboratoire Remède. We all need some good Wi-Fi. What’s the word on that?High speed and complimentary. Anything stand out about other services and features?The hotel’s award-winning spa is consistently voted among Singapore’s best. Bottom line: worth it?If you’re looking for luxury that you can see, this is it." - Audrey Phoon
