Every city in the world which welcomes international visitors has a range of big luxury hotels,
and Singapore is no different. These hotels are usually part of big
global chains, and are often depressingly similar and impersonal, which
is why an increasing number of travelers prefer a boutique hotel in Singapore,
with its individual character. Singapore has an exceptionally rich
selection of these, but it seems that, in the opinion of most visitors,
Singapore’s best luxury boutique hotel is the Quincy Hotel.
Of course, the hotels in big international chains can be very
comfortable, but the problem most people have with them is that they are
so large and impersonal that a guest can feel very lonely.
Consequently, in response to the demand for something more intimate,
there has been a boom in the supply of boutique hotels in Singapore,
many located around Chinatown, but some further afield. The Quincy is
situated a few minutes from the city's prime tourist and shopping area,
Orchard Road, and seems to satisfy the need for an individual hotel with
charm, atmosphere and personal service.
One reason why it is recognized that Singapore's best luxury boutique
hotel is the Quincy Hotel is that the Quincy is unlike any other hotel
in Singapore, or anywhere else. This means that although in a big chain
hotel you can wake up in the morning and not be sure where you are, this
can never happen to you at the Quincy. Designed by the award-winning
Singapore architect firm Ong & Ong, the Quincy has only 108 rooms,
and no two of these are alike?although every room boasts city views, and
a spacious see-through bathroom, with a bathtub and Molton Brown
fittings. The exterior of the building is distinguished by an anodized
steel facade, with modular windows and gleaming contemporary colors, and
this style is imitated indoors by the creative interior lighting. The
crowning feature is the infinity-glass pool, with LED color-changing
lights, cantilevered from the twelfth floor, so that guests can enjoy
city views while bathing.
The decision that Singapore's best luxury boutique hotel is the Quincy
Hotel can only have been reached as a result of the experience of the
hotel's guests?it was not made by the management. The visitors have made
it clear that they appreciate the ambiance of the hotel?its soothing
music, tasteful furnishings, superb service, and its stylish and
inspired design. When these are combined with its distinctive
personality and unique charm, it is clear that the hotel provides
everything that both the business visitor and the vacation traveler
could require.
