T+L’s Lodge Evaluate of Capella Singapore

As a New Yorker, getting “exterior town” normally means navigating a number of kinds of transportation, lugging a suitcase up and down subway stairs, and experiencing a number of the stress I’m attempting to flee from within the first place. So after I came upon I may get all the remainder and rest I wanted simply quarter-hour exterior Singapore’s metropolis middle, my keep at Capella Singapore was already paradise discovered.

As a primary timer in Singapore, I began my go to by taking within the sights of town, with the Marina Bay space as my residence base. However by the point I headed to Capella Singapore, which T+L readers have named among the many finest inns in Singapore for 5 years in a row, I used to be prepared for some peace and quiet.

Capella Singapore is the flagship keep of Capella Lodges and Resorts, which just lately expanded its portfolio with outposts in Taipei and Osaka.

The resort is positioned on Sentosa Island, a vacation spot with resorts, retailers, eating places, and even a Common Studios theme park. However whereas vacationers and locals could discover fashionable points of interest on the island, the grounds of Capella are steeped in historical past because it was a base and residing quarters for British Royal Artillery officers within the Eighteen Eighties. Sprinkled with touches of colonial structure, the resort’s nod to its historic roots is clear all through.

Fittingly, sentosa means “peace” and “tranquility” in Malay, and that’s precisely what I discovered right here.

Beneath, my resort overview of Capella Singapore.

The Rooms

Upon strolling into my Premiere Seaview room, I immediately felt a way of calm wash over me after days of the hustle and bustle on the mainland. With a direct view of the South China Sea from the mattress, together with its impartial aesthetic, the house proved a much-needed oasis of tranquility.

All visitor rooms within the resort have both a balcony or a terrace, and I may see mine from the large tub and bathe space, stocked with Aesop toiletries. The twin sink and closet make the room supreme for a pair, however I can not say I minded having this huge, enjoyable house to myself.

Lodging additionally characteristic a totally stocked mini bar, a espresso machine, a desk, and a sofa for additional seating. As for in-room tech, the tv had Chromecast connectivity, making it simple to maintain up with the Netflix sequence I began on the aircraft.

Moreover, company can select from 40 Backyard and 4 Constellation rooms, with the latter that includes rooftop Jacuzzis. The standalone Capella Manor and two Colonial Manors had been just lately renovated and supply utmost privateness on the outskirts of the 30-acre resort.

Meals and Drink

On-site eating choices embrace three eating places, a cocktail bar, lounge house, and 24-hour room service. I visited two of the eating places throughout my keep and in addition indulged in in-room eating. (As a result of from time to time, dinner in a bathrobe is the proper option to finish a day.)

Upon arrival, I headed to Cassia, a wonderful, modern Cantonese outlet, the place I used to be served bites from chef Alan Chan’s dim sum choice and a scrumptious soup. Cassia additionally provides two prix-fixe tasting menus.

I additionally stopped by Bob’s Bar, a lined outside lounge house overlooking one of many swimming pools. Beginning with a choice of snacks, together with chips and a crunchy pretzel combine, I moved on to wok-fried beef cubes with onions, peppers, and pepper sauce over steamed rice. The menu boasts an enormous choice of choices, comparable to a wagyu burger, butter rooster masala, and quite a lot of pasta dishes. Whereas I dug into dinner, I used to be joined by one of many resort’s famed peacocks which can be identified to roam the grounds.

Although I didn’t dine at Fiamma, the Italian restaurant, I glanced inside on the weekend and noticed the house buzzing with company having fun with its signature Champagne Brunch.

The resort additionally hosts afternoon tea with muffins and small bites within the elegant Dwelling Room, housed in a colonial bungalow relationship again to the Eighteen Eighties. And for company seeking to imbibe in a glossy, vibey house, The Pineapple Room is the proper setting. It’s an elevated hang-out, serving creative cocktails, an enormous wine choice, and bar fare, together with truffle fries and rooster satay.

Actions and Experiences

Whereas relaxation and rest are inspired, there’s no scarcity of issues to do for all ages. For starters, there are three swimming pools—an adults-only, a youngsters’, and a lap pool—in addition to direct entry to Palawan Seaside. For a wellness-minded expertise, head to the resort’s 24-hour gymnasium or join a yoga class on Sundays.

Capella Singapore additionally hosts a shower bomb-making workshop 4 occasions per week, permitting company to create one thing they’ll use the subsequent time they take a soak of their room’s tub. Peranakan tile-painting and charm-making courses are a enjoyable, hands-on option to expertise Singaporean tradition. The resort additionally hosts pop-up craft workshops all year long, together with jewelry-making and leatherwork.

I additionally went on a guided heritage and artwork tour across the resort, throughout which I realized about its historical past as a former barracks in colonial occasions.

The Capella Curates program provides handpicked experiences that give company a glimpse into Singaporean traditions and historical past. I booked the “A Stroll on the Artwork Aspect” immersive tour, led by On a regular basis Tour Firm, which showcased Singapore’s spectacular murals and native enclaves, together with Little India, the place we stopped for dosa, temple visits, and even a henna tattoo. In Chinatown, we visited extra temples and popped into the Anthony Bourdain-approved Maxwell Hawker Centre meals corridor for rooster and rice.

The resort additionally provides transportation to the island’s eating and procuring space, VivoCity, and the Common Studios theme park. Singapore’s downtown space is a 15-minute taxi journey away. (Seize, Singapore’s equal of Uber, can also be out there).

The Spa

Capella Singapore’s Auriga Spa is the epitome of serenity. My whole expertise there—from getting into the attractive and calming house to my completely curated therapeutic massage and lounging within the spa’s rest room—utterly erased any lingering discomfort from my 19-hour flight and busy days as a vacationer.

The spa provides quite a lot of remedies, together with physique wraps, facials, rituals comparable to sound remedy, and in addition boasts amenities like vitality swimming pools and an natural steam room.

Household-friendly Choices

Capella Singapore caters to households with quite a few on-site actions and options, together with a chosen youngsters’ pool and strolling entry to the sandy Palawan Seaside. Child-friendly menus are supplied in eating places, and households can guide quite a lot of multi-room lodging.

For indoor enjoyable, the Dwelling Room is a good spot for video games and studying. The resort additionally hosts kid-friendly cooking courses and scavenger hunts.

Accessibility and Sustainability

Capella Singapore has been awarded a certification from sustainability group Earthcheck. To keep up its designation, the resort has swapped plastic water bottles for glass, began gathering rainwater for its lush landscaping, and makes use of photo voltaic panels.

The resort is wheelchair accessible, with elevators and ramps, and in addition provides choose wheelchair-friendly rooms.

Location

Though Capella Singapore could seem remoted—in one of the simplest ways—it’s near VivoCity, a hub for tourist-friendly actions, comparable to procuring and eating. There, guests can discover all the pieces from brand-name outfitters to quite a lot of eateries, in addition to Resorts World Sentosa, residence to Common Studios Singapore, the Singapore Oceanarium, Dolphin Island, and Journey Cove Waterpark. (The resort provides shuttle service to each VivoCity and Resorts World Sentosa.)

Capella Singapore is lower than half-hour away from Changi Airport (SIN).

E-book Now

Capella Lodges and Resorts has a loyalty program, Capella Uncover, which permits company to earn Uncover {Dollars} throughout their stays on the model’s inns after which redeem them for eating, spa remedies, and extra.

Capella Singapore is a part of American Categorical Advantageous Lodges + Resorts, providing cardholders a $100 resort credit score, room upgrades, and each day breakfast for 2.

Earlier than reserving, seek the advice of the resort’s Presents web page for the newest reductions and packages.

Nightly charges at Capella Singapore begin at $630.

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