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W Hotels Worldwide Brings New Island Glamour To Singapore With The Opening Of W Singapore - Sentosa Cove
SINGAPORE –September 18, 2012 – W Hotels Worldwide today announced the
opening of the first W Hotel in Singaporewith the debut of W Singapore-Sentosa
Coveand The Residences at W Singapore – Sentosa Cove. Owned and developed by an
affiliate of City Developments Limited, W Singapore is an urban oasis located
on Sentosa, the city’s most glamorous island only minutes away from downtown
Singapore.Designed by London-based architects WATG and renowned design firm
Rockwell Group, W Singapore has been inspired by the buzzing energy of the city
set against Sentosa’s natural surroundings to create a new scene in this
international capital. Adjacent to the 228 W-branded residences, the hotel
offers a fully integrated lifestyle experience, featuring 240 guest rooms and
suites, two signature restaurants, a destination bar, the W Lounge experience,
WET pool deck and bar, Away Spa, and more than 1,500 meters of modern meeting
and event space.
“The opening of W Singapore – Sentosa Cove heralds a new era of hospitality for
our country,”said Mr. Kwek Leng Beng, Executive Chairman of City Developments
Limited. “Together with Quayside Isle, W Singaporewill add to the vibrancy of
Sentosa Cove by providing residents and visitors with a marina lifestyle haven
unlike ever before.”
“Singapore is a dynamic city and global hub for the world’sjetsetters,” said
Vincent Gillet, Global Brand Leader, W Hotels Worldwide and Le Méridien. “W
Singapore will bring a new hotel experience to Sentosa through cutting-edge
design, buzzing nightlife and restaurants, and innovative happenings that
showcase what’s new and next for both locals and guests alike.”
The opening of W Singapore – Sentosa Cove marks the W brand’s
43rdhotel worldwide, and the seventh W Hotel in Asia Pacific.
Starwood’s continued momentum across Asia Pacific reflects the strength of its
nine leading brands and the deep relationships the company has fostered with
developers, partners, and guests in the region over the last 27 years.
“We are thrilled to announce the opening of W Singapore–Sentosa Cove today,”
said Stephen Ho, President, Asia Pacific, Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Worldwide, Inc. “The arrival of a design-led hotel brand like W Hotels to
Singapore comes at the right time as Singapore has emerged as Southeast Asia’s
lifestyle and creative hub. Without a doubt, the hotel’s iconic design infused
with the W brand’s passion for what’s new and next will offer Singapore the
ultimate lifestyle destination.”
Island Glamour Unleashed on Sentosa Island
Located minutes away from Singapore’s Central Business District, fashionable
shopping and iconic sights,Sentosa Island is a modern playground for stylish
locals and international jetsetters alike, offering lush rainforests, sandy
beaches, award-winning spas, luxurious residences, and a deep-water yachting
marina. W Singapore and The Residences at W Singapore – Sentosa Cove are
situated in the heart of Sentosa and adjacent to Quayside Isle, a unique
specialty retail complexwith waterfront restaurants and shops.
The design of W Singapore has been inspired by modern interpretations of
Sentosa’s lush, tropical landscape. For instance, uponarrival, guests are
welcomed by a waterfall with projections of vibrant graphic patterns on the
water, while the outdoor terrace features glowing grass lights, rock-shaped
daybeds, and an over-scaled rock garden. Patterns evoking Singapore’s national
flower, the Vanda Miss Joaquim Orchid, can be found throughout W Singapore and
serving as inspiration for guestrooms. In the hotel’s W Lounge, a DJ
console carved out of natural stone creates a centerpiece,overlooking the lawn,
which illuminates in the evening.
Sip and Mix, Indulge and Escapein Singapore’s New Urban
Oasis
Setting a new gourmet scene in Singapore, SKIRT, the W brand’s first
contemporary grill restaurant, makes its debut with a slick bar for sipping the
latest cocktails and aging cabinets serving the finest meats, sensational
seafood, signature soups and tantalizing desserts. The Kitchen Table all-day
dining restaurant features an interactive experience with various live food
stations and tastings at the whim of the chef. WOOBAR, W Singapore’s
destination nightclub,offers innovative cocktails creations by the W mixologist
and sounds by the hotel’s resident DJ at nightfall. For a chill out moment, WET
Bar is a poolside spot to socialize, sip and nibble under Singapore’s
glistening sun.
W Singapore features an Away® Spa, the W brand’s signature spa
concept that offers an escape for both guests and locals to detox and refuel
for what’s to come. Guests of the spa are greeted by rainforest-inspired decor
and natural sculptural pieces that personify the exotic gardens of Singapore.
Away at W Singapore exclusively features iLA products and highly-customized
beds that offer maximum comfort.For guests seeking the ultimate spa experience,
W Singapore offers nine Away guest rooms and suites, located on the spa level
of the hotel and each featuring a private plunge pool. The hotel also
featuresGYM state-of-the art fitness center and WET pool deck, featuring a1,300
square meter outdoor pool with 24 underwater speakers.
All guest rooms and suites at W Singapore feature a signatureW Bed, Munchie Box
stocked with exclusive amenities, 40” LED HD TV, state-of-the-art surround
sound system,high-speed Wi-Fi, and MP3 player plug-and-play device. All
bathrooms are stocked with Bliss® amenities to ensure a relaxing
experience after a day of sun or night of fun.The hotel offers W’s signature
Whatever/Whenever® service philosophy, offering guests whatever they
want, whenever they want it, as long as it’s legal!
W Singapore features more than 1,500 square meters of meeting and event space,
including an 732-square-meter Great Room, seven meeting rooms, and a stunning
outdoor space outfitted with adaptable conference furniture and
state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment. WSingapore is the first hotel in the
city to feature private berthing stations along the shore with direct access to
the Great Room for an enhanced grand entrance.
W Singapore Celebrates Its Premiere
In celebration of its opening, W Singapore – Sentosa Cove is offering “Island
Glamour Welcome,”which includes accommodation in Wonderful guestroom, breakfast
for two at The Kitchen Table and cocktails prepared by the W Mixologist at
WOOBAR, with stunning marina views and sunset transformations. Starting at
SGD$388++ per package, upgrades are available to Spectacular or Fabulous rooms
for an addition of $20++ and $70++, respectively.
W Singapore-Sentosa Cove’s opening offer can be booked online at www.wsingaporesentosacove.com;
via email to Res.wsingapore@staystarwood.com;
or by phone at 1-800-325-2525. For reservations and more information, please
visit www.whotels.com/singapore.
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About The Residences at W
Singapore-Sentosa Cove
The Residences at W Singapore-Sentosa Cove is an award-winning, W-branded high
lux condominium by the marina with berthing facilities for yacht owners right
at itsbackyard. Supported by the neighbouring W Hotel’s Whatever / Whenever®
concierge services, The Residences at W Singapore - Sentosa Cove boast of a
complete W lifestyle for the affluent unlike any other. Complimented with
Quayside Isle’s dining and retail experiences at its doorstep, residents at
this superbly located Sentosa Cove homethat is minutes away from the city, will
be spoilt for choice. Be one of the few to live and own the W lifestyle.
This integrated luxury enclave, which comprises The Residences at W
Singapore-Sentosa Cove, W Singapore-Sentosa Cove and Quayside Isle, has been
envisioned and developed by City Developments Limited (CDL), Singapore’s
trusted property pioneer since 1963. For more information, visit www.cdl.com.sg and www.whotels.com/singapore.
About W Hotels Worldwide
W Hotels is a contemporary, design-led lifestyle brand and the industry
innovator with 43 hotels and retreats, including 15 W-branded residences, in
the most vibrant cities and exotic destinations around the world. Inspiring,
iconic, innovative and influential, W Hotels provides the ultimate in insider
access, offering a unique mix of cutting-edge design and passions around
fashion, music and entertainment. W Hotels offers a holistic lifestyle
experience that is integrated into the brand’s sensibility through contemporary
restaurant concepts, glamorous entertainment experiences, stylish retail
concepts, signature spas and inspiring residences. With more than 13 years of
proven success, W Hotels is on track to reach 60 hotels by the end of 2015. W
Hotels have been announced for Bangkok, Guangzhou, Milan, Shanghai, Beijing,
Bogota, Abu Dhabi, Mumbai, Dubai, Jakarta, Panama, Muscat, and Sante Fe,
Mexico, while upcoming W Retreats include Verbier, Goa, and Mexico’s Riviera
Maya. For more information, visit www.whotels.com. To live the W Hotels
lifestyle 24/7/365, visit www.wresidences.com. Follow @WHotels on
Twitter.
About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc is one of the leading hotel and
leisure companies in the world with 1,112 properties in 100 countries and
territories with 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties.
Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels,
resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands:
St Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®,
Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft®, and Element SM. The
company boasts one of the industry's leading loyalty programs, Starwood
Preferred Guest (SPG), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room
stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood Hotels also
owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and
operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more
information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.
About City Developments Limited
Singapore's property pioneer since 1963, City Developments Limited (CDL) is a
listed international property and hotel conglomerate involved in real estate
development and investment, hotel ownership and management, facilities
management, as well as the provision of hospitality solutions.With an
impressive track record of over 22,000 luxurious and quality homes to its name
in Singapore, CDL has been shaping the cityscape with award-winning
architectural icons over the past four decades. Amongst them are One Shenton,
the distinctive landmark residence at the heart of the new downtown at Marina
Bay; The Sail @ Marina Bay, one of the tallest residential developments in the
world; The Oceanfront @ Sentosa Cove, the exclusive seafront condominium and
St. Regis Residences, Singapore, a world-class branded residence offering the
ultimate luxury lifestyle.Globally, the CDL Group has a prominent presence in
over 20 countries across Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America and New
Zealand/Australia, with over 300 subsidiaries and associated companies,
including five companies listed on stock exchanges worldwide. It is the only
Singapore corporation to be listed on all three of the world’s top
sustainability benchmarks; the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes, FTSE4Good
Index Series and the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World.For
more information, visit www.cdl.com.sg.
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and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially
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Article Publish Date: 09/18/2012
