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SINGAPORE
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FAMILY FUN
Singapore has a lot to offer families – in fact, it’s one of the
more kid-friendly destinations in the region. We chose to stay at
Fairmont Singapore and were lucky enough to have a room in
the newly renovated north tower. A lot of effort and thought has
gone into the new design, which is influenced by Singapore’s
history and three main cultures. The end result is very stylish, but
welcoming and unpretentious at the same time. The newness of
the north tower also means it is spotless!
Our party of five had adjoining rooms, with a very grown-up
suite with lounge area for mum and dad, and twin beds next door
for the kids. There was a cot provided for the littlest family member
and a very welcome set of kid-friendly toiletries, complete with
a cuddly little otter called Ollie. There was a bath in both rooms,
which is always a bonus, and I loved the grown-up toiletries from
Le Labo.
We usually prefer to stay in serviced apartments when travelling
with our children but the Fairmont made a hotel seem so much
more appealing. The guests in nearby rooms were other families,
so it didn’t feel like we were disturbing too many people as our
boys ran excitedly down the hall. Their exuberance was greeted
with patient smiles in the lift and lobby areas, and the convenience
of ordering room service was a welcome luxury.
The Fairmont also has 15 dining options, and Prego, an Italian
eatery on the ground floor, offers one of the best buffet breakfasts
I’ve seen. We were spoilt for choice, and even our fussiest little
eater found something to keep him content.
We didn’t get to take advantage of many of the facilities, but
there are two pools to choose from, and six tennis courts; and
the Willow Stream Spa is one of the largest in Asia, with 23
treatment rooms. The location is great; it’s attached to Raffles
Mall and within walking distance to Suntec City and a bunch of
restaurants and shopping options. Nearby MRT stations make it
a convenient base for exploring the city, though we found taxis a
lot easier, and the staff at The Fairmont were really helpful when
we needed to arrange transport and excursions.
Room type: Signature Executive Room.
Must try: Afternoon tea in the Anti:dote lounge is a treat, with an
amazing array of teas to choose from, and cakes and pastries
served inside a jewellery box – the perfect way to spend an
afternoon.
The little things: When one of our boys locked the door between
our adjoining rooms, there was someone frommaintenance there
to help us instantly; the in-room Nespresso machine was a hit
with my husband; and I took full advantage of the pillow menu.
Would we stay again? Absolutely; there was something for
every member of the family.