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NOM NOM!
Try Chef Akira Back’s
Grilled Alaskan
King Crab at his Korean
influenced Japanese
restaurant.Marriott in the Middle
JW Marriott Hotel South Beach is the brand’s first Singapore baby. You’ve never
really ‘been there, done that’ in this town till you’ve checked in here.O
ne of the prime
requisites of unlocking
a JW Marriott in a new
destination is its location.
Therefore, it came as no
surprise when earlier this year,
Marriott International decided
to position itself in the heart
of Singapore’s art and culture
district of South Beach.
Ironically, the proximity is
everything in Singapore. Its
districts for food, shopping,
and heritage are likeindependent islands. Take an
easy 13-minute car ride to reach
the melting pot for lifestyle
choices in the Marina Bay
district that includes cafes,
bars and restaurants, or quick
retail therapy.
The hotel’s second claim to
fame is its massive 634-room
inventory in a tall, slender glass
façade that sparkles up to a
towering height and referred to
as as an iconic landmark in the
area. The design-led architecturefuses historic buildings and
new constructions together,
thanks to British architects
Foster & Partners. Inside is
furnished with a multimillion
dollar collection of works and
installations sourced from
across the world. At fi rst glance,
you’ll agree they are prepared
to harness every stage of
evolution that might chance
upon a modern hotel.
Cast your eyes on the
beautiful installations planted atPrime Spot
SMART ADD-ONS
► A ladies-only floor accessible
by a special passkey; rooms attended
by an all-women crew; furnished with
amenities like a boyfriend shirt and facial
steamer, among others, all in pink.
► The hotel’s Grand Ballroom, housed in a
1930’s Drill Hall, has a built-in LED wall
15 metres wide and 10 metres high.
► One of the infinity pools has a unique
seating area in the water for relaxing
after a swim.
► The concierge is called ‘The Concierge
Library’ which functions round the clock
to help you see the city better.
► An Activity Table near on the lobby level
offers complimentary wine and cheese
tasting sessions, coffee experiences, and
a heritage tour of the hotel on request.Clockwise: The outdoor
infi nity pool has a seating
arrangement within it;
the Court Martial Bar;
Chef Akira Back begins the
day at his restaurant.
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