Inside a pampering stay at the newly opened hotel’s Edition Penthouse
Looking back, 2023 saw various new hotels popping up around the island, with one of the most highly anticipated being The Singapore Edition. Located in the heart of Orchard Road, the latest hotel is luxury boutique brand Edition Hotels’s first outpost in Southeast Asia.
For many, Edition Hotels need no introduction. A collaboration between hotel visionary Ian Schrager and Marriott International, this hotel chain offers luxurious accommodations around the world, blending sophistication, comfort and immersive guest experiences. Currently, the brand has 17 hotels around the world, including New York, Shanghai and Tokyo.
Like many in Singapore, we were excited when the new hotel launched earlier in November—and even more so when we were invited for a stay at its lavish Edition penthouse.
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First Impressions
Stepping into the lobby, we were met with a stunning white marbled lobby contrasted with a domed gold-leaf covered ceiling that bathed the space with a warm and comforting atmosphere. We were promptly greeted by friendly staff who quickly checked us in.
While admiring the space, our eyes were immediately drawn to the conservatory, which is complete with over 300 plants and 162 green spheres suspended from the ceiling. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring in natural light, illuminating the green foliage and blurring the lines between interior and exterior spaces. We also learnt that the plants had been strategically placed so shadows would fall beautifully onto various surfaces.
The lobby also features a white Venetian plaster staircase that spirals down to the garden courtyard. We were told that spiral staircases can be seen in every Edition hotel and typically spiral upward instead of down.