STAYCATION FIND: Intercontinental Singapore's Peranaken shophouses

WHERE There's a rich heritage associated with the Intercontinental Singapore. Traditional Peranakan shophouses dating back to the 1920s preserved within the property have recently been refurbished to provide luxury accommodation perfect for a short stay.
WHY STAY On arrival choose to recline in your apartment-like suite and enjoy a selection of specially selected white teas. Or venture out to the Lobby Lounge to indulge in a four-tier afternoon tea experience. Breakfast, snacks and evening cocktails are served in the Peranakan-inspired Club Intercontinental, a complement inclusive to your booking. The suites are spacious with a well appointed dressing room off the entrance foyer, marble bathroom with infinity rainwater shower and a substantial lounge and sitting area. The pitched ceiling in the master bedroom provides a further sense of depth and feel. Wooden flooring combined with a scattering of complementary thick rugs set the interior. Leather panelled feature walls, side and occasional tables combined with luscious furnishings provide an environment to relax and recharge. The lighting provides plenty of variation for setting the right mood. Press instant service on your in-room telephone to arrange for the pillow of your choice from the extensive pillow menu provided by Parker&Morgan.
DINE For your evening meal try Man Fu Yuan, the Hotel's Cantonese Fine Dining restaurant. Here you can sample the delights of innovative Cantonese cuisine including handcrafted dim sum complemented with a selection of dishes infused with the exquisite, aromatic flavour of imported teas. Refined furnishings and artwork provide a distinct, contemporary look and feel while louvered windows and shutters evoke the setting of Peranakan culture and reflect the design of the entire hotel.
RATES Shophouse rooms and suites start from $450.
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Posted Nov 2011