Four-star, 298 rooms and suites
9 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189559
Tel: (65) 6336-0220
email: info.rhs@fareast.com.sg
www.rendezvoushotels.com/singapore
Rendezvous Hotel Singapore is blessed with a great location, sitting in the heart of the city and within the arts and cultural district of Bras Basah. It is close to the Singapore Art Museum, the National Museum of Singapore, the Orchard Road shopping belt, the Raffles City/Suntec convention area and the central business district.
Meeting facilities The hotel’s largest event venue, the 290m2 Symphony Ballroom, can seat up to 240 people, banquet-style. Smaller groups can opt for three other ballrooms – Symphony I, II and III – which can seat 80, 60 and 60 respectively in a banquet setting. There are three additional breakout rooms that can each accommodate 20 guests.
All function rooms are equipped with audiovisual and lighting amenities. Wi-Fi is provided for free throughout the hotel and event spaces, which is a big plus factor for all travellers and meeting delegates today.
Rooms In reflecting the hotel’s vibrant energy and new artistic personality, Far East Hospitality redesigned several guest touchpoints into a visual spectacle of art with the use of technology earlier this year. Upon entering the hotel, I was intrigued by a magnificent floor-to-ceiling sculpture which resembled an futuristic tree trunk, along with wall panels behind the reception that changed colours every four hours throughout the day.
This artistic revamp was extended to the Club Rooms on the three highest levels of the hotel. I was housed in one of these splendid rooms, which came adorned with one of Oscar Wilde’s famous quotes, “Illusion is the first of all pleasures”.
My room was fitted with the usual amenities like a flatscreen TV, minibar and work desk. The bathoom came with a rain shower and a smart toilet, but no bath.
F&B The hotel features the award-winning Straits Café which is a food haven for Singaporeans and hotel guests alike, offering daily breakfast, lunch and dinner in buffet-style. I was impressed with the diverse dinner buffet offerings which included authentic local favourites such as roti prata, rojak, laksa and popiah – all coming together to literally give travellers a taste of Singapore.
The seafood spread of freshly grilled tiger prawns, lobsters, squids and crabs was amazing. And with Straits Café specialising in local delights, the dessert station featured a fascinating array of durian treats including durian-flavoured cakes, puddings, mousse and crepes.
The adjoining Rendezvous Gallery also provides guests convenient access to more dining options such as Balzac Brasserie, Baja Fresh and Fung Ding Hung restaurant.
What stood out for me was the alfresco dining concept at The Courtyard, which is housed under a glass ceiling. It was therapeutic to sit amid the palms trees and bask in natural sunlight. And at night, stars could be spied from The Courtyard.
Other faciltiies The Plaza Club Lounge on the 11th floor is exclusive to club floor guests, and offers all-day complimentary refreshments as well as cocktails from 18.00 to 20.00. Complimentary printing services are available too.
There is also a pool, an outdoor heated Jacuzzi and a fitness centre.
