For the frequent Singapore traveller, Ascott Orchard Singapore has become the accommodation choice. Connected to one of the most popular shopping centres, these premium serviced apartments with hotel license present a tranquil oasis in the city’s retail and lifestyle heart.
A visit to the Lion City is almost routine for Jakarta residents, a welcome reprieve into the order and organisation that we are often deprived of at home. From the moment one lands in Changi Airport, the mind seems to instantly gear down, not needing to process the environmental intensity we are used to on the daily.
Is this the reason why Indonesians are Singapore’s number one visitor year-round? Last year, 2,3 million Indonesians visited the island city, be it for a quick weekend getaway or an extended vacation across the pond. Of course, Singapore’s more mainstream attractions are certainly a pull, from the classic Universal Studios, Singapore Zoo and ArtScience Museum, to the more recent enticements of the impressive Jewel Changi Airport. Singapore is smart, constantly launching something new, exciting and in many cases ‘unmissable’, whether its a Harry Potter or Nintendo pop-up at Jewel or a stunning ‘Impressions of Monet’ showcase at the Gardens by the Bay. This certainly appeals to the Jakartan psyche of always needing something fresh to experience, and indeed avoiding the inevitable ‘FOMO’.
Whilst the big attractions may be the catalyst for a visit, it’s the everyday of Singapore that really makes a trip pleasurable for Jakarta residents. Convenience, the ability to walk the streets with ease and confidence, plus that added familiarity of revisiting favourite shopping malls, local eateries and searching for happening cafés.
Ascott Orchard Singapore
When it comes to Indonesian guests, the Ascott Orchard Singapore is certainly no stranger to them. The premium serviced apartment has become a ‘home away from home’ for many, with its unbeatable location at the heart of Orchard certainly one of its main draws. The property has direct access to Paragon Shopping Centre, and is around the corner from top health centres including Paragon Medical and Mount Elizabeth Hospital. This has made it a go-to property for business, leisure and medical visitors to Singapore.
Accessed through Cairnhill Road, tucked just behind the main buzz of Orchard, guests will find quite the discreet entrance into the property. So even with its superb positioning, Ascott Orchard Singapore enjoys some peace and quiet. With an outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour fitness centre and shared Resident’s Lounge, it is quite the sanctuary for both short and longterm residents.
When it comes to dining, the ground floor’s modern café, KITH, services guests throughout the day, serving up a hearty breakfast and fresh brewed coffee in the morning, with an international menu available for lunch and dinner.
Of course the property truly excels with its stylish and exceptionally well-equipped rooms. Offering eight categories, from Studios to one- and two-bedroom suites, every accommodation features elegant furnishings and sophisticated bathrooms. Modern conveniences from home entertainment system with LED TV, free in-room WiFi and eco-friendly bath amenities are the cherry on top.
For anyone who knows Ascott, providing living and dining facilities has always been a defining attribute, no matter the size of room. However, starting from the One-Bedroom Deluxe Suite category, this is taken to impressive levels with a fully-equipped kitchen that includes a cooker hob and oven, full-sized refrigerator and complete set of glassware, crockery, cutlery and even dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine.
With the connected open living space, guests can truly make themselves at home. To settle in, cook and dine in one’s own apartment space is a game changer for any visitor, elevated by the included hotel services that make for easy-breezy living. On top of that, room service can be ordered from KITH and enjoyed the in comfort of one’s room.
Those with an eye for design will appreciate the interiors of the room, displaying a plush, modern classic style, exuding a sense luxury without being ostentatious. Speaking of luxury, the penthouse floor houses ‘Themed Suites’, an Ascott Brand Signature: bedecked in Fendi Casa furniture and accessories, these bespoke accommodations offer the unique opportunity to live in designer surroundings. These rooms are a showcase of the brand’s passion for all things art, design and couture, a theme that runs through from the lobby, hallways and rooms.
Often overlooked, Ascott Orchard Singapore also has special Accessibility Rooms, ensuring guests in wheelchairs have a more convenient stay, with thoughtful design going into doors, bathrooms, tables and even wardrobe access.
This premium apartment welcomes a steady stream of repeating guests, many of whom are Indonesian. I believe one of the more underrated reasons for this is thanks to the ‘Ascott Artisan’, who provides the ultimate personalised service to every guest, delivering the smallest requests with utmost attention. Melina, the Ascott Artisan for this writer’s own experience, was the epitome of hospitality, assisting with minor in-room questions to neighbourhood and shopping insights.
As mentioned, Ascott Orchard Singapore is directly connected to Paragon Shopping Centre, accessed through a covered link bridge. That means straight from the pool or lobby, guests can quickly transport themselves into the Orchard ‘buzz’. Paragon is a sought-after retail destination for good reason, with its varied selection of dining and shopping tenants.
Designer fashion is certainly found, featuring bespoke brands like Brunello Cucinelli or the flagship Yves Saint Laurent store; or head to ‘Avenue on 3’, where a curated shop-dine-indulge experience unfolds with high-end products, a lavish café, sophisticated champagne bar, chocolate boutique, all found back-to-back in one indulgent avenue.
Of course, local flavours can’t be forgotten, with the bustling lower floor home to favourite stops like Din Tai Fung, Madam Ang KK, Bee Cheng Hiang, Song Fa and sweet delights from Singapore’s own Chef Janice Wong.
Whether heading to the Lion City for the latest pop-up showcase with the family, a personal medical checkup or simply a much-needed escape from Jakarta, Ascott Orchard Singapore certainly makes for the ideal home away from home.
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Book Date: 01 – 30 September 2024
Stay Date: 01 November – 31 December 2024
Use Booking Code : ASCOTTXID25
Ascott Orchard Singapore
11 Cairnhill Road, Singapore
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