EASY TRIPS
REVIEW OF THE MONTH
CLARKE QUAY, SINGAPOREPark Regis
Singapore
outdoor pool with cascading waterfall or the hustle and bustle of
Clarke Quay and Boat Quay nearby. The rooms are also
complemented with innovative technology, such as the
inclusion of Handy, a smartphone device that gives guests free
unlimited 3G wireless internet and free unlimited local and
international calls to select countries.WHAT AM I EATING?
All-day intercontinental dining is available at Twenty3 Drink &
Dine that serves local and international fare at its breakfast buffet
and a la carte meals the rest of the time. The breakfast buffet is
worth checking out, soley for its hot noodle station, where chefs
prepare a local noodle du jour a la minute. There is also Royal
Pavilion, a 142-seater modern Cantonese restaurant with six
private dining rooms.GOOD TO KNOW
Park Regis Singapore caters well to the solo traveller. There is a
self-service token operated laundromat available 24 hours a day,
and bicycles for rent to explore the city with (rental includes
helmet, lock, basket, and drinking water, with baby seat available
on request). The hotel is also wheelchair friendly and has rooms
catered for travellers in wheelchairs and their companions as well.BEYOND THE FRONT DOOR
Discover Singapore from a local’s point of view with Park Regis
Singapore’s #sginsiders, a walking guide jointly put together by
three local personalities. There are three possible walking trails
catered to those looking for Fun & Adventure, Arts/Lifestyle or
Nightlife. The attractions recommended by the trio include
personal favourite cafes, lesser known watering holes, museums
and shopping points.WHAT’S THE DAMAGE?
Rooms start from US$133 per night for a Park Room. Additions
of US$11, US$28 or US$56 can give guests an upgrade to a
Merchant Room, Quay Room (with pool access) or Regis Room
(family room) respectively. Stay the weekend and book the
#sginsiders Weekend Staycation package that includes
complimentary room upgrade, a specially concocted Regis
Insiders Mocktail, buffet breakfast and complimentary two-hour
bike rental for two (from US$140++; parkregissingapore.com).WHY CLARKE QUAY?
Clarke Quay is at the mouth of the Singapore River, where the first
major businesses were set up during Singapore’s early years. While no
longer a harbour or port for passing boats, Clarke Quay has
maintained its position as the heart of the Central Business District.
The Clarke Quay stretch is particularly known for its entertainment
and dining hubs and its close proximity to cultural enclaves and other
popular tourist attractions in Singapore.WHY PARK REGIS?
Park Regis is the upscale brand of the Australian StayWell Hospitality
Group (SWGH), one of the largest independently owned hotel
management groups in Asia Pacific with a network of 30 properties in
the region. Park Regis Singapore is the first SWGH property to open in
Asia.WHAT’S MY ROOM LIKE?
Park Regis Singapore offers 202 smartly designed rooms to maximise
space. A thoughtful addition in all rooms is the alcove next to the
window that acts as a reading cove or alternative day bed for guests.
All rooms boast either a view of the park, the hotel’s stunning 25mClockwise from
top left The Park
Room is a quiet
sanctuary that
overlooks the busy
CBD; take a leisurely
dip or invigorating
swim in the outdoor
pool with cascading
waterfall; all-day
dining on local and
international delights
is availble at Twenty3
Drink & DineWORDS: RAEWYN KOH. PHOTOGRAPHS: PARK REGIS SINGAPOREEASY TRIPS