Chinatown is home to family-run stores and teahouses. Let’s first take a tour of Six Senses Maxwell. My tour of its sister property Six Senses Duxton starts at 19’29. Six Senses Maxwell enjoys a prime location in Chinatown. It sits at the junction of Duxton, Tanjong Pagar and Maxwell Road. Six Senses Maxwell enjoys a prime location i It sits at the junction of Duxton, Tanjong Pagar and Maxwell Road replete with history. It is housed in a colonial-style 19th-century heritage building. The hotel occupies a place replete with histo. The building actually comprises 14 houses that were joined together as a single entity.
The hotel site was originally a nutmeg plantation. Let’s take a tour of Six Senses Maxwell’s public areas The ground floor houses a reception area, a library lounge, two bars and restaurant. The reception desk is framed by warm chestnut wood. Flamboyant high-backed velvet chairs with tassels are located on the side of the lobby. The lobby leads to the hotel’s social library. Called “Cook & Tras”, the library also doubles as a restaurant and bar. The library’s decor melds tradition with modernity. The space features a mirrored ceiling and richly textured, custom-designed furnishings. The book collection is from the UK’s Ultimate Library.
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The Ultimate Library builds book collections for hotels & residences around the world. The library serves small plates throughout the day. A stunning bar counter takes center stage at the library, displaying hundreds of spirits. I’ll show you some dishe. Garcia is a famous French designer. He is a Chevalier in the order of the Legion d’honneur in France for his achievements. Garcia has designed the interior of many famous hotels: The Reserve (Geneva), La Mamounia (Marrakech), the NoMad (New York), etc …. A long passage leads from the library to the restaurant The stone floor has been recycled from medieval churches and cathedrals in Italy.
The stone floor has been recycled from medieval churches and cathedrals in Italy. Garcha’s officers club chairs, cocktail tables & bar seating. At night, a mix of classic jazz, blues and acid jazz funk music play in the background. Garcha s boasts an impressive collection of spirits The selection includes artisanal whiskeys, tequilas, gins, rums and vodkas. Next to Garcha’s is a second bar. Called Rose Lounge, this bar has a lighter, more lustrous decor compared to Garcha’s. Rose Lounge exudes a serene ambiance. lt is ideally suited for private events, afternoon tea parties and product launches. Rose Lounge offers an impressive Champagne collection. White and rose wines, spritzers and signature Rose Bellini are also served. This is the entrance to ‘Murray Terrace Brasserie’.
This European styled dining venue is named after the building in which it is housed. Classic Parisian elements are blended with marble tables. Asian influenced wine displays sit next to handcrafted Indonesian furniture. Recipes at the restaurant are European inspired. There’s a strong focus on Mediterranean cooking methods. The menu includes classics such as:. Seafood platter, beef tartare, French onion soup and lobster bisque. They are located across four floors of the sustainably restored building. Six Senses Maxwell has 138 guest rooms & suites. I was upgraded to this room during my visit. Room category: Maxwell Suite. Get complimentary VIP perks when booking via-Virtuoso. This includes an upgrade, daily breakfast, and $100 USD food credit (link below the post).
The suite’s decor has a bright red color palette. It features a bedroom with king size bed, separate living room, and ensuite bathroom. The suite is not very large. The hotel had to work within the constraint of existing structures in the heritage building. The room is thoughtfully decorated with original artwork. The room also has a wellness book, baoding balls, and relaxation oh-bal. The Lafroy Brooks fixtures-adorned bathroom is tiny. It is equipped with one sink, a walk-in shower, and a toilet. Yoga and meditation sessions are also offered. These sessions take place under an old, large Angsana tree with ‘Heritage Tree’ status. Let’s have dinner at Six Senses Maxwell’s library. The restaurant’s menu is influenced by Straits heritage cuisine.
Vine Tomato and Watermelon Salad. Duxton Road is lined by historic shops and tea houses. Many of these houses are converted to popular bars and trendy restaurants. Six Senses Duxton is also housed in a historic. It comprises eight conservation shophouses, constructed in the early 13. Six Senses Duxton is an intimate property. It only has 49 rooms (much smaller compared to Six Senses Maxwell’s 138 rooms). Guests of Six Senses Duxton have access to the pool & spa of Six Senses Maxwell. The lobby features a stunning decor. The interior is the work of acclaimed British designer Anouska Hempel. Chinese, Malay and European design elements are mixed. The distinct, striking palette of black, gold and yellow is layered with oriental screens. The lobby features some semi-private sitting rooms.
These areas comprise black & gold settees and communal black lacquer tables. Adjacent to Yellow Pot is an antiquarian themed bar. The bar features heritage stained glass ceiling and walls in circular motifs. Have you ever stayed. If so, what was your experience?. Yellow Pot is a sophisticated dining venue The restaurant focuses on delivering classic and innovative Chinese cuisine. The restaurant focuses on delivering classic and innovative Chinese cuisine. Yellow Pot is a sophisticated dining venue. At night, the venue features an eclectic urban ambiance. Yellow Pot makes use of Anouska hand-picked selections of china, glassware and cutlery. At night, the venue features an eclectic urban ambiance selections of china, glassware and cutlery.
Next to the reception area is a small room. Here, traditional Chinese medicine and a medicinal herbal dispensary are offered. The property has 49 unique rooms & suites. Calligraphy wallpaper embellish the walls of the guest room floors. I was upgraded to this room during my visit. VIH perKs when booking via virtuoso This includes an upgrade, daily breakfast, and $100 USD food credit (link below the post). The suite is one of the hotel’s most exclusive rooms. It features a bedroom with king size bed, separate lounge area, and ensuite bathroom. The light-filled suite is sleekly designed. The carefully selected fabrics, wood and marble all come in pearly tones. The hotel is managed by Six Senses. Six Senses is one of the world’s most exclusive and celebrated hotel brands. Six Senses is also one of my favorite hotel brands. Which one is your favorite hotel brand? Leave a comment. Six Senses is also one of my favorite hotel brands. Six Senses was established in 1988. The brand was launched by Sonu Shivdasani, CEO of the Soneva Company.
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