" We never imagined that the brand would travel so far ". When the first Mama Shelter opened in Paris in 2008, Serge Trigano, its co-founder, probably didn't envisage such a roll-out for his lifestyle brand. Twenty or so hotels later - as well as becoming part of the Accor group and its subsidiary Ennismore -his openness to the world is a reality. After setting up shop in the Middle East at the beginning of the year, in DubaiMama Shelter is now discovering Asia with the opening of its first hotel in Singapore in September. Pending further developments in Africa Casablanca and Cape Townor in Latin America, in Mexico.
" Singaporewith its energy and creativity, is the ideal place to write a new chapter in the Mama story. "said Serge Trigano. Located on Killiney Road, in the " vibrating "Located in Somerset, close to Orchard Road and the creative district of New Bahru, the hotel is part of an environment that reflects the brand's image. As it reproduces its tried and tested model, based on attractive dining for residents and local customers alike, and a contemporary, colourful setting where the West meets the East.
Created by Parisian artist Beniloys in the space of three months, a monumental fresco painted on site combines tigers and peacocks, dragons and maritime scenes linked to the soul of Singapore. The venue's design, by the French agency Dion & Arles, draws on the multicultural identity of the City-State, with eclectic furniture and Peranakan influences even in the carpets on the floors. 115 rooms. While half of them have a private terrace, a first for a Mama, the hotel is also distinguished by the introduction of 'bunk' rooms, which can be connected with classic rooms for families or groups of friends.
But, as the brand press release points out, ". Mama isn't just a hotel, it's a place to live ". With, as it should be, a rooftop in luxuriant vegetation, a urban oasis with two swimming pools, one of which can be used as a stage for DJs on certain evenings. All this is accompanied by the Mama Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, where Mediterranean dishes, homemade pizzas and spritzes in a carafe can be shared. At the same time, guests can also opt for the brasserie on the ground floor, Mama Restaurant & Island Bar, where Singaporean chef Eugene Tan revisits international classics with a local twist.
