Like a return to the origins. The Pullman Singapore Hill Street, which has just opened its doors in the heart of the City-State, plunges its guests into the world of sleeping cars created in the 19th century.e century by George Pullman. A journey into the past organised in a contemporary way. Greeted on arrival by "Pullman Porters", as well as a reproduction of a sleeper cabin used as luggage storage space, they are led to the lifts by an aisle decorated with "Pullman Porters". vintage suitcases. A common thread designed by DP Architects continues in the decor of the 350 rooms and suites, inspired by railway cabins.
" We are honoured to be the first Pullman in the world to make a tribute to the brand's roots in luxury train travel, with design details that represent a modern version of a bygone era, like the spirit of top-level hospitality." said Mazen Abilmona, General Manager of Pullman Singapore Hill Street.
However, the the brand's second hotel in the cityThe new Pullman Orchard Street hotel, which will open in 2022, is keeping up with the times, with kiosks offering automated check-in for travellers who don't want to go through reception, and intelligent technology for personalising room functions, from lighting to temperature.
But the Pullman Singapore Hill Stree is also addressing another current issue with a strong commitment to sustainable development. A CSR strategy that takes the form of solar panels on the roofIn addition, the hotel has installed a water-saving system, limiting food waste and an irrigation system for efficient water management. Fed by this system, the rooms overlooking the courtyard have walls cascading with greenery, creating a calm and relaxing atmosphere.
Offering views of the hotel's swimming pool or the city's landmarks such as Fort Canning or Marina Bay, the rooms also play on their flexibility to offer business travellers a good balance between work and leisure thanks to the use of Murphy beds that can be folded away to switch from a lounge atmosphere to a bedroom ambience. Residents can also take advantage of the hotel's various areas designed for both relaxation and work, including a VIP Lounge reserved for guests of executive rooms and studio suites, as well as members of the ALL programme from Platinum status upwards.
The names of the meeting and event rooms also evoke the hotel's theme of great journeys: Grand Central and Oculus, reminiscent of New York; Shimbashi, a reference to one of Tokyo's great stations; and Iron Duke, the locomotives that hauled the legendary Flying Dutchman. As for the restaurants, they are allgastronomic stopoversIn the United States with Madison's and its menu of bagels and burgers, in Japan with the izakaya MOGA and in Mexico with the El Chido bar by the infinity pool. Or how to travel the world in just a few nights.
