Grand Dame In A Small City

It’s been a long time coming and finally, the Kempinski brand has found the perfect home in Singapore. Here’s what visitors can expect.

- Anton D. Javier

My first encounter with a Kempinski property was on a holiday in Bangkok. I was taken aback by the scale of the Siam Kempinski Hotel and how grand everything was. The driveway immediately made an impression, followed by the lobby’s high ceilings, towering floral arrangements, and sprawling gardens. Once checked in, the staff who accompanied me to my room asked if I wanted my suitcase unpacked and my clothes hung. It was a luxurious touch, but I politely declined.

A few years later, I was reacquainted with this familiar grandeur when The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore finally opened its doors in the latter part of 2018, calling the Capitol Building and Stamford House home.