High Standing

What does it mean to be a five-star hotel? We find out during our stay at the Shangri-La Singapore.

-  Yan Joon Wing

Most of us know of Shangri-La Hotel, named after the fictional utopia in Mi Tibet's Kunlun Mountains imagined by English author James Hilton.

What we may not know is that Shangri-La Singapore is the apotheosis of the Shangri-La empire headquartered in Hong Kong SAR. Located at Orange Grove Road, just minutes from the bustling Orchard Road - home to global fashion brands, world-famous cuisine and landmark attractions the luxury accommodation is the go-to for discerning travellers, high-echelon professionals and affluent globetrotters.

THE ACCOMMODATIONS

Entering the Tower Wing, we were greeted by Tree Canopy, a breathtaking installation by Japanese designer Hirotoshi Sawada, composed of cascading stylised leaves. Its ethereal beauty seems to announce the luxury to be found within the accommodations - 503 guestrooms and suites - that have been refurbished to meet the needs of sophisticated travellers.

Upgrading work has been carried out across the five-star hotel's Deluxe Rooms, Horizon Club Deluxe Rooms, Junior Suites, Family-Themed Suites, One-Bedroom Suites and the Grand Suite.