Colonial history with modern style and elegance

Arguably “saving the best to last”, we were honoured to be invited guests at Capella Singapore located close to the entrance to Sentosa Island. Having very recently being awarded the 35th place within the Top 50 Hotels in the World, I can honestly vouch for the accolade being well deserved. It is an oasis within an urban destination, with the original buildings dating back to the 1880s when it was built as the home and base for British colonial officers until the 1960s. Today, however, Capella’s development of the contrasting contemporary buildings that wrap around the colonial centre make for a very funky but stylish and obviously luxurious hotel. We were in the newer building and the rooms were beautiful – expanses of glass, a balcony on each room, open-plan bathroom designs and generous sizes. The Italian restaurant is warm and welcoming with a family-dining style, while the Cantonese (only a matter of time until a Michelin star adorns the entrance way, I’m sure) is fine dining at is very finest. Bob’s Bar meanwhile forms the heart of the property and always has a buzz to enjoy and the new Pineapple Room and the Lounge indoor have more of a nod back to the times as a Mess Bar! 

The opening category of rooms – Premier – are the largest footprint in Singapore and the Garden Villas are a perfect space for families of up to 5 wanting separate sleeping spaces with a plunge pool thrown in.   

The service here is gracious and subtle but they are always there to tend to any needs. It is one of those lovely balances reached between spotting the guests’ needs but leaving them to feel at peace. It is a hard service style to achieve but Capella does.