IF YOU WANT A MODERN LUXE GETAWAY WITH YOUR S.O: THE WAREHOUSE HOTEL
One night in The Warehouse Hotel’s River View Loft room is like staying in the penthouse of my realestate dreams, with its soaring, sloped ceilings and the wide windows overlooking the bright lights of Robertson Quay. It oozes intimacy, thanks to its dim lighting and dark wood furnishings – including forest-green headboards for the beds – and lush carpets perfectly tempering the black steel rafters and angular xtures.
As its name suggests, the 37-room hotel was formerly a warehouse that bore witness to a time when this area was a hotbed of vice – with secret societies, underground activity, and liquor distilleries. In each room, you’ll nd little nods to the hotel’s century-long history, such as a traditional kettle with an elongated spout (the kind used to make teh tarik), and a birdcage-shaped, three-tiered container holding local goodies – salted egg yolk chips and Tiger Balm – in place of a typical minibar. A handwritten welcome note comes with pineapple tarts. A lovely personal touch.
The open-bathtub concept means the toilet and showers are separated from the main room by just a thin pane of frosted glass, so it’s best to go solo or do this with your significant other. Take a leisurely swim in the salmon-pink-tiled infinity rooftop pool. Or stay in your room, channel-surf (a generous 24 channels are available), and listen to music piped through Bang & Olufsen speakers while you’re sprawled on custom-made, feather-soft duvets. We wake up to a warming breakfast of congee and bak ku teh at Po, on the ground oor. The hearty portions are just the fuel we need to leave feeling content. Truly relaxation at its most luxe.
Room rates start at $315, inclusive of breakfast. Visit www.thewarehousehotel.com for more information.