Make Oasia Hotel Singapore Your Oasis

Oasia Hotel Singapore is the maiden hotel of Oasia, a new hospitality brand by Far East Organization. Located in the charming enclave of the Novena district, this premier business hotel offers distinctively elegant accommodation and warm service characterised by refreshing Asian hospitality. From the moment you arrive, you will experience personal touches that enable you to relax and rejuvenate in a tranquil setting. At Oasia, our service is both welcoming and intuitive, making you feel cared for and pampered like no other. Discover your oasis in Oasia. Situated in the prime district of Novena, we are only minutes away from Orchard Road, a world-renowned shopping and leisure destination where you can enjoy a wide selection of retail, dining and entertainment facilities. You can also choose to shop to your heart’s content at Square 2, which is conveniently located right next to Oasia.

The published price for the weekend package is from $300++. SHIMWORLD readers enjoy a special 10% discount by clicking this link http://bit.ly/oasiawk-jan when making a reservation (valid till Dec 31, 2012).

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Created by award-winning Japanese interior designer, Takashi Sugimoto, our Club Rooms are inspired by the refreshing elements of nature that promise to soothe your senses. Here, you can take pleasure in the panoramic view of the cityscape from within the comforts of your room and enjoy top-notch amenities such as a 46” LCD television, a superior Martello® coffee-making facility, and an elegant bathroom that is equipped with a delightful rain shower and fine touches.

My room — an Oasia Club Room — located right below the Oasia Club on 22nd floor overlooks Singapore’s newest medical hub, comprising Novena Specialist Centre, Novena Medical Centre, National Skin Centre and Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

With its minimalistic chic and comfortably furnished rooms, new business hotel, Oasia Hotel has managed to give justice to, and find a balance between the words “fuss-free” and “luxurious”.

Creative use of drinking glasses back-lit by a network of bright LED seen at Zaffron.

So much salmon so little time.

Traditional cured fish.

My breakfast at Oasia Club where sumptuous breakfast is served exclusively to Club guests. All others dine at Zaffron. Here, I have croissant, wild mushrooms, raw salmon, fried rice to start the morning on the day I’m due to leave Singapore.

Located on the eighth floor, our 20-metre pool and pleasurable jacuzzi facilities allow you to soak in the surrounding spectacular views of the cityscape while you relax in complete serenity.

The same pool at a different angle at night.

Enjoy a workout at our Fitness Centre on the eighth floor to feel energized all day long. Equipped with sophisticated cardiovascular and weight training equipment, even tired business travellers can stretch their limbs after long flights.

The Oasia Club Located on the 22nd fl oor, our Oasia Club off ers all club floor guests total privacy from the rest of the world. With a lavish spread of international breakfast served daily, you can lounge at the club fl oor pool deck and also stay connected to the outside world via the complimentary Wi-Fi service. Evening cocktails and canapés are served daily from 6pm to 8pm to round-off your day on a high note.

I balanced the 5D Mark II on the skinny rail on the 22nd floor to capture the illuminated Oasia Club and to its left below, Tan Tock Seng Hospital

You can even enjoy a wide variety of local food delights such as chicken rice, laksa, satay, mee goreng and tropical fruits like mangosteens, papayas, and pineapples at the nearby Newton Food Centre or the local eateries around. With Singapore’s newest medical hub, comprising Novena Specialist Centre, Novena Medical Centre, National Skin Centre and Tan Tock Seng Hospital, you will have excellent medical expertise close at hand.

Quincy: Boutique Hotel on Mount Elizabeth Singapore

31 January 2011, Singapore – Quincy the first all-inclusive boutique hotel in Singapore has recently been ranked first in “The Trendiest Hotel in Asia” and seventh in the “Top 10 Trendiest Hotel in the World” by the 2011 TripAdvisor® Travelers’ Choice® awards. Believed to be an industry-first in Singapore, Quincy offers a distinctive all-inclusive stay. The room rate includes a limousine airport transfer – with complimentary Wi-Fi access during the ride, three meals a day, high-speed Internet connection during stay, mini-bar amenities, and cocktails in the evening. With walking distance to Orchard Road, the 108-room trendy hotel offers guests unparalleled privacy and exclusivity.

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MThe hotel’s facade of dark gray metal, anodized aluminum cladding target the modern, young business travellers and ensure exterior wears well in the tropical climate.

The published price for this package is from $368++. SHIMWORLD readers can enjoy a special 10% discount by clicking this link http://bit.ly/quincyflyer-jan when making a reservation. (Valid till 30th June 2012)

The 108-room Quincy is located at Mount Elizabeth, just a stone’s throw from the Orchard Road shopping belt. The hotel is reported to have cost $24 million to develop and furnish. From the outside, the rooms appear to be stacked on top of one another.

Glass-enclosed pool cantilevered from the 12th floor offers a view of the Singapore skyline.

Guests at the hotel using iMac stations in the lobby.

Guests at the glass walled restaurant enjoying a relaxing morning. Photo: G11

Rest and indulge with our all-inclusive service, comprising three meals a day served at the Restaurant. From 6:00pm to 8:00pm daily, lay back and enjoy complimentary cocktails, beers or a selection of thirst-quenching drinks. Need to satisfy a snack attack? Our in-room minibar supplies which are replenished daily also come complimentary.

Quincy’s rooms are all of the same class and size — 26 sq m. All studio rooms in our hip hotel feature premium king-sized mattresses draped with feather beddings and 400-thread-count sheets. On top of that are two micro fibre and two feather pillows, which all promise a good night’s rest.

The separate bathtub and rain-shower relax the weary travellers with a selection of invigorating Molton Brown’s bath amenities that suit the guests’ mood.

LEFT: Focaccia Verdure (V) – focaccia bread with assorted fresh greens, sliced tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, grilled zucchini and eggplant, capsicum and oregano. RIGHT: Nasi Goreng – Spicy chicken and ikan bilis fried rice, topped with fried egg and served with chicken wing, prawn crackers and sambal chilli.

If there’s something better than ice cream it is complimentary free flow ice cream as Debbie is seen here getting her second helping, or is it her third?

Complimentary selection of fruit juices and soft drinks during lunch hour.

With complimentary minibar in the room replenished daily guests also enjoy all day coffee and tea at the restaurant.

Cupcake baking  class for hotel guests on Saturdays at the Quincy

Hotel guests eagerly waiting for cupcake baking session to begin.

In-house movie night on a Saturday for hotel guests including complimentary freshly made popcorn.

Colonial Charm of Albert Court Village Hotel

Albert Court Village Hotel reflects the dynamism of the growing arts sub-culture; and also echoes the vibrant atmosphere of Little India. On the fringe of the arts and cultural district, this charming boutique hotel comprises restored pre-war shop houses with Straits Chinese carvings and motifs. Access to the Central Business District and other parts of Singapore is minutes away – at the Little India MRT station – thanks to this hotel’s central location. A short walk away, the Singapore Art Museum, National Library, art schools and more cultural heritage beckon. The nearby Waterloo Street has the popular Goddess of Mercy temple rubbing shoulders with a Hindu temple and a church. Such are the unexpected neighbours you can find here – in Singapore’s multi-cultural enclaves.

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The hotel’s 210 rooms and suites offer all the modern amenities valued by today’s contemporary business and leisure travellers. Its Albert Café & Restaurant, Shish Mahal Restaurant and the cosy lobby bar lets you sample international cuisines as well as local favourites such as spicy curries and vegetarian choices from nearby Little India.

The published price for a vacation package at Albert Court Village Hotel is from $215++. SHIMWORLD readers enjoy a special 10% discount when making a reservation from this link (valid till December 31, 2012).

A Trishaw Ride to Singapore’s History by Debbie Too | The Brunei Times

The Brunei Times journalist, Debbie Too, is greeted and welcomed by hotel staff

A perfect crossing between old and new, our guestrooms and suites are housed in carefully refurbished pre-war shophouses that have been thoughtfully designed with handy conveniences for both the business and leisure traveller. | more rooms info

This is the actual room I stayed in for a night. The colonial style bedposts make this photo unique as you cannot find this on the hotel web page. I’m uncertain if this is a Deluxe room.

The colonial nostalgia of Albert Court Village Hotel’s architecture makes it a wedding solemnisation and banquet hotspot.

You can marvel at the hotel’s architecture left and right but don’t forget to look up – you may just be surprised as I was to find this Peranakan (Straits Chinese) style window panes.

Albert Café serves a delectable selection of local and international dishes throughout the day. The Straits Chinese architecture adds to the charm of this cosy café, which overlooks the Albert Court Village Hotel courtyard. Its décor also features intricately carved wooden furniture and distinctive water-colours of local flora and fauna, giving it the perfect ambience for leisurely meal.

Albert Café & Restaurant lets you sample international cuisines as well as local favourites such as spicy curries and vegetarian choices from nearby Little India.

Hotel guests have access to Apple iMacs — the contrast between cutting edge computer technology the hotel’s colonial architecture seems appropriately poetic.

The published price for a vacation package at Albert Court Village Hotel is from $215++. SHIMWORLD readers enjoy a special 10% discount when making a reservation from this link (valid till December 31, 2012).

Albert Court Village Hotel reflects the dynamism of the growing arts sub-culture; and also echoes the vibrant atmosphere of Little India. Well connected by the abundance of buses and two MRT stations (Little India and Bugis), one is only a 15-minute journey away from both the Central Business District and Orchard Road. A short walk away, the Singapore Art Museum, National Library, art schools and more cultural heritage beckon. The nearby Waterloo Street has the popular Goddess of Mercy temple rubbing shoulders with a Hindu temple and a church. See location map.

Culture@Village: Ride along distinctive local iconic landmarks such as the Mustafa Centre, Sungai Road Thieves’ Market, Sri Veeramakailamman Temple and not to mention, hidden gems along Arab Street that presents you a unique side of Singapore!

Catch a glimpse of the iconic Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple on the trishaw along Arab Street

One of my favourite trishaw moments returning to the hotel compound after a 30-mins round trip. Click on image to see more photographs from our tour de ride. Check out the other attractions around the hotel.

A Trishaw Ride to Singapore’s History by Debbie Too | The Brunei Times

Trishaw Tour Route  Albert Court Village Hotel > Short Street > Rochor Canel Road > Serangoon Road > Campbell Lane > Dunlop Street > Serangoon Road > Syed Alwi Road > Weld Road > Arab Street > Queen Street > Middle Road > Prinsep Street > McNally Street > Short Street > Albert Court Village Hotel

Kookaburra Restaurant & Gastrobar has a slew of impressive special mains such as Char-grilled Rump Steak, Kurobuta Rendang, Barbequed Kangaroo and Duck Leg & Goose Rillette amongst other rare treats. Each created specifically for the new outlet by resident Executive Chef Roland Graham, the menu at Kookaburra is a showcase of originality and uncompromising taste and quality. | More dining options.

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Kurobuta Rendang – Kurobuta Pork Jowl slowly braised in herbs and spices toasted fresh coconut green bean sambal, sticky rice.

Fluffy Pancake Stack caramelized apples, crisp pork belly, swirled cinnamon rhubarb ice-cream.