Warehouse Hotel

Item: Warehouse Hotel
Rating: 43
Author: Mark Whelan

Where:
Singapore, Singapore
Why:Jet-lag-addled work trip
When:June 2022
Who:Alone with my thoughts and insomnia

"Totally unlike anything else on offer"

A converted liquor warehouse, the hotel retains the same façade

The lobby is grand and inviting with industrial elements

Also hosts a swanky bar to grab a quick drink

Unique trinkets, like this old coin that gets you a free cocktail, add to making the experience memorable

Sleek room and a cozy bed to sink into

The room flow into the bathroom seamlessly

Just what you need at the end of a day

The pool is definitely one of the talking points of the Warehouse Hotel

Live the Singaporean high life at the hotel's den-restaurant

Fun items on sale by the reception to take home

Located on the bank of the Singapore river, you can't beat the Warehouse Hotel location

Highs & Lows

The Lobby Bar is definitely a destination place to hang out.
Plunging into that glass pool as temporary relief from the humidity.
Totally unlike anything else on offer

Breakfast for veggies is a write-off

The Barometer

Design
Location
Future Forward
Night's Sleep
Service

Amenities
Takeable Treats
Refer a Friend
Overall Value
Life Changing

Total: 43/50

Important Bits

Type
Luxury Hotel
Vibe
A converted liquor warehouse (unsurprisingly) located riverside makes it a totally unique spot amongst Singapore's big-name-brand hotels. Beautiful high ceilings and a huge open space lobby do not compromise its intimate speakeasy flavor. Little touches of history blend perfectly with its modern mindset
Location
Along the Singapore River
Rooms
37 independent rooms
Pre-Arrival & Arrival Experience
Seamless. Singapore is BIG on efficiency. A lovely touch on arrival was a free cocktail token in the form of a customized retro coin
Future Forward
The modern mindset means refillable shower stuff and glass water bottles. Bit of plastic in the snack basket “Minibar of Vices” but minimal
Music
I was smashing the Shazam. Perfect vibes
Year Opened
2017
Designed By
Homegrown agency Asylum and local firm Zarch Collaboratives and is part of the prestigious Design Hotels™ portfolio
Health & Wellness
The glass-walled pool on the roof is something of a design icon among Singaporeans. You can do laps but it's insta-gold if you’re into that kinda thing
Food
The hotel restaurant Po serves an elevated take on Singaporean cuisine. The menu itself is peppered with “Popo’s Pearls of Wisdom” such as “in life, you’re either a hamster or a gangster” (I like to think I’m a bit of both). Not a great selection for the vegetarian, so the hamster side was a bit disappointed
Bar, Events & Nightlife
A beautifully designed and operated cocktail bar. I’d reco The Golden Age made special by the inclusion of Saffron Gin
Minibar & Retail
Super cool trinkets are displayed in glass museum cases by the reception as part of the reception desk
Accessibility
One wheelchair accessible room on the first floor of the hotel.
Pet Friendly
No except for Certified Guide Dogs
Children
Yes
Price
It's on the premium side but not crazy
Tel.
+65 6828 0000
Website
Visit website

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The Warehouse Hotel has a colorful history, having been built for booze storage by a river that was part of The Straits of Malacca trade route. The building now stands out as a design icon amongst the identikit blandness of the rest of the architecture along the river banks. It was fun to see the leaf and litter sweeper boats pootling along the river, Singapore is kept VERY clean.