{"id":1530,"date":"2013-08-01T18:41:22","date_gmt":"2013-08-01T18:41:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/travelrestauranthotel.com\/blog\/?p=1530"},"modified":"2020-05-16T20:31:45","modified_gmt":"2020-05-16T12:31:45","slug":"capri-by-fraser-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/travelrestauranthotel.com\/blog\/capri-by-fraser-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Capri by Fraser, Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This young hotel was only officially launched in January this year.  <\/span><\/p>\n

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Colourful, bright and energetic, this 4-star hotel ostensibly targets the e-generation.  <\/span>Instead of the traditional concierge, it has an e-concierge—3 large touch-screens which guests use to find out what to do in town, dining suggestions, cultural events etc.  <\/span><\/p>\n

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The ground floor showcases \u201cseamless\u201d design.  <\/span>Areas \u201cflow\u201d seamlessly into one another—the reception flows into the business corner, which flows into a lounge area, complete with bean bags and many cushions.  <\/span>The idea is that patrons\/ guests can order a coffee\/ drink and \u201ccurl\u201d up on a bean bag\/ funky cushioned bench.  T<\/span>he lounge flows into the bar, which flows into the restaurant, which flows into the deli.  <\/span><\/p>\n

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As typical of new hotels, the rooms are small.   <\/span><\/p>\n

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The design is undoubtedly modern—the work desk is large and features very clean lines, sockets are hidden under wooden panels, the desk lamp is controlled by touch.  <\/span>The room also has Geneva radio\/ iphone charger and Herman Miller ergonomic chairs. <\/span><\/p>\n

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There is a foldable luggage bench in the closet.<\/p>\n

All rooms in this hotel, regardless of the tier of the room, have same design. There are no suites in this hotel.  <\/span>The highest tier room is Studio with terrace, which has a hammock outside on the terrace.  <\/span><\/p>\n

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Capri is the only hotel in Singapore to offer Malin+Goetz toiletries.  <\/span>The M+G toiletries are available in all rooms, regardless of the tier of the room. T<\/span>hey smell really nice and are oh-so-hip.<\/p>\n

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The hotel is connected to an outlet shopping mall.  <\/span>Some outlets found there include Adidas, Puma, Nike, Samsonite, Lacoste, Timberland, G2000 (mediocre quality office wear), Esprit, Bossini.  <\/span>The basement consists of a food court and F&B outlets.  <\/span><\/p>\n

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You are able to save some money if you stay here thanks to the kitchenette.  <\/span>Each room, regardless of the tier, comes with a kitchenette, complete with a microwave, induction kitchen hob, deep sink, Luzerne tableware, spatula, ladle, frying pan (with lid), saucepan (with lid), can opener, wine opener, steel cutlery.  <\/span>In other words, you can buy groceries from the supermarket in the connecting mall and then whip up a simple meal in your own room.<\/p>\n

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Free wifi. Essential.<\/p>\n

This hotel offers Davidoff coffee.  <\/span>Wow!  <\/span>Mighty Sofitel only offers Nescafe.  <\/span>Davidoff coffee is nice.<\/p>\n

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The hotel offers an hourly shuttle to all 3 terminals of the Singapore airport.  <\/span>Even if you miss the shuttle, no problem.   <\/span>The hotel is 5 mins on foot from the subway station.  <\/span>You are able to cut through shopping mall to get to the subway station.  <\/span>In other words, you and your luggage will remain dry even if it rains.  <\/span>There are also ramps so you don\u2019t have to worry even if you have luggage with you.  <\/span>From the subway station, it is very easy to get to the airport (1 stop away) or to go downtown for shopping\/ casino\/ Universal Studios.  <\/span>When you lie at the pool, you may see planes flying above you.  <\/span>The airport is that near.<\/p>\n

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The safe in the room has a socket in<\/span><\/i> the safe—you are able to charge your phone\/ laptop even while they are securely locked up inside.  <\/span>That is a great innovation, one that makes great sense.<\/p>\n

As befitting a hotel that targets the e-generation, there are many, many power sockets in the room and around the hotel.  <\/span>Though there are many sockets in the room, not all are universal sockets (accepts all countries plugs).  <\/span><\/p>\n

One fun concept the hotel offers is Spin and Play. On every floor, there is a laundry room.  <\/span>Tokens for one load of laundry come free with every reservation.  <\/span>There are different concepts for the laundry rooms— some have ipads, some have Wii, foosball table, TRX equipment, stationary bike.      <\/span><\/p>\n

Another fun thing to do at the hotel is the pillow menu.    <\/span>The following is available for your picking:<\/p>\n

Baby pillow: allows for a relaxing sleep and reduces pressure on a baby\u2019s head by as much as 50%.  <\/span>Recommended for babies, up to the age of 5.<\/p>\n

Hypo-allergenic: relieves sneezing, morning headaches, sinus congestion and other symptoms associated with allergies to feathers, fibers and dust.  <\/span>Recommended for all sleeping positions.<\/p>\n

Swedish Memory: Self-moulding, heat sensitive foam shapes to the body and responds to temperature, keeping sleepers cool in the summer and warm in the winter.  <\/span>Great neck supports yet conforms to the head.  <\/span>Recommended for those who sleep on their back or side.<\/p>\n

Upper Body: Super supportive body pillow designed to relieve pressure on the spine, back and hips.  <\/span>Recommended for pregnant mothers and those who sleep on their side.<\/p>\n

Bamboo Charcoal Pillow: eliminates moisture, noxious smell and air.  <\/span>Possess sterilization effect of killing germs and bacteria.<\/p>\n

Gingko Pillow: helps in blood circulation and improves brain function.  <\/span>Leads to a better sleep and promotes overall health.<\/p>\n

I tried the Gingko Pillow.  <\/span>It really works! I had a really deep sleep that night. I am looking to buy a Gingko pillow for my own use at home.<\/p>\n

Breakfast in this hotel is nothing to shout about—the selection is not huge and the quality is not extraordinary.  <\/span>However, they use Narumi china for breakfast.  <\/span>Narumi china for high-traffic breakfast???!!! Wow.  <\/span>It was a pleasurable albeit incongruous experience to hold fine Narumi china in a workhorse type lobby breakfast caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n

The standouts of this hotel are its dining outlets.  <\/span>Read my posts on Delite<\/a> and Capri-licious<\/a>.  <\/span>Come for the food.  <\/span><\/p>\n

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The unexpected delights of this hotel (the fine Narumi china, the Davidoff coffee, the Malin+Goetz toiletries) make this a memorable stay.<\/p>\n\n\r\n \r\n Booking.com<\/a>\r\n<\/ins>