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Marina Bay Sands refurbished rooms and suites: In this ‘preview’, Happy Hour Asia got to take a closer look at the result from the integrated resort’s ambitious reinvestment programme (where over 850 rooms and suites had been completed in Towers 1 and 2), in the form of one of the suites in ‘The Sands Collection‘.

With this accomplishment the Singaporean integrated resort has set the tone for a new era of luxury hospitality, drawing inspiration from Peranakan culture and design, as well as other historic Singapore details that are now part the interiors, and combined with an elevated homely feel.

It is indeed exquisitely designed luxury accommodation, where the attention to detail is second to none, and where there are bespoke features out to impress even the most discerning guests. There is almost nothing quite like it when even the coffee machine is clad in custom-made brown leather! Luxurious marble and cappuccino leather are the dominating materials for the stylish interiors.

And how about a private marble bar with seats for two in the living room, where the complete cocktail-making kit can be utilised?! And how handy then is it not to also have 8 bottle cocktails, with the following fabulous selection: The Martini Cocktail, The Old Fashioned, The Manhattan, The Negroni, The Rusty Nail, The Gin Gimlet, The Vesper and the Hanky Pank!

Have the Cocktail Trolley rolled over to this bar to utilise its assortment of liquors and pre-mixed cocktails, to create your drinks of choice, shaken or stirred before topping them with cocktail garnishes such as dried orange slices, all in the luxury of your own time and space. Here, YOU are the mixologist! This is meant as elevated beverage experience that evokes the excitement of Singapore’s eclectic cocktail scene, where there is a lot to discover!

Find also the Armoire, a bespoke mini bar challenging the role of its traditional counterpart. Illustrated with muted-gold chinoiserie pattern on shiny black lacquer, it is an eye-catching piece of art that “depicts a traveller’s enchanting journey en route to the pagoda – an interpretation of ‘East meets West’ that alludes to Marina Bay Sands’ position at the heart of botanical beauty.” The Armoire opens to a wide range of specialty tea, coffee, fine wines and snacks with the chinoiserie design subtly making its way into several of the porcelain offerings in the room.

Marina Bay Sands refurbished rooms and suites design details

Designed to deliver an elevated home-away-from-home experience that comforts, soothes, delights and excites, Marina Bay Sands’ new rooms and suites constitute an urban sanctuary, featuring a defined and intimate marbled foyer that invites guests to unwind in a timeless space that is unique, composed and balanced.

The new design philosophy echoes in the finest details and elevated level of craftsmanship, from the understated elegance of the taupe colour palette to the selection of impeccable materials and textures. Example: find a luxurious, beige velvet-padded laundry basket!

Every item in the room was coordinated to provide an intuitive guest experience that provides intentional functionality with a luxurious feel, such as leather cladding of the drawer safe and hangers in the wardrobe. Drawing inspiration from Singapore’s multicultural environment, the bedroom headboard mimics a Chinese screen in a Peranakan shophouse while the floor is covered with thick Axminster wool carpet, featuring a motif similar to textiles found along Arab Street. The intricate placement and careful curation of cohesive furniture, artwork and all items that can be touched and experienced create a stylish residential feel that warmly embraces guests.

The ingenuity in design and attention to detail carries through to the bathroom space. Artisanal glass screens with integrated niche lighting accentuate the simple and spacious area while custom pendant lighting decorating his-and-hers vanities soothe the senses. Find exquisite toiletries, including Eau Parfumée au thé blanc Bvlgari soap!

In the continuation of the refurbishment of the entire hotel the All in, its renewal will see more suites being created – from 137 previously to around 422, and including ultra-luxe suites, in order to cater to rising demand for luxury travel.

Integrated technology and sustainability-driven initiatives

Tech-savvy guests will appreciate the seamless experience as a result of the integrated resort’s digital transformation, which sees the launch of its mobile-application enabled Smart Hotel features. New features on the Marina Bay Sands mobile application will allow guests to skip conventional means of checking in and out at the front desk. Users will be able to pre-register wherever they are, check in, and complete verification requirements on their mobile phones. Upon arrival at the hotel, guests can activate digital keys for room and lift access.

The hotel has also further embraced technology in its guest journey by introducing smart amenities such as wireless smart phone charging pods, bedside lighting and curtain control panels, and motion-activated occupancy sensors that automatically respond to guests’ presence, into the new design.

A spectacular entertainment system features a large 75-inch television and the immersive Yamaha sound system. Guests who wish to personalise their own music experience can choose to connect their devices to the portable Bang & Olufsen bluetooth speaker.