Singapore's Chinese roots showcased at the restyled Singapore Marriott Hotel

Luxurious guestrooms & cozy cafes await guests at the tastefully-renovated Singapore Marriott Hotel.

In a news release, hospitality interior designer HBA said that Singapore herself was the muse for their restyling of the iconic Singapore Marriott Hotel on Orchard Road.

“A city as lively and diverse as Singapore provided inspiration left, right and centre,” said HBA Principal, Connie Puar. The new look required an ‘east-meets-west’ blend introducing modern interiors to existing Chinese architectural influences, including a pagoda rooftop and an abundance of Chinese motifs.

HBA’s brief was to refurbish the lobby, sidewalk Crossroad Café, re-design all-day venue Marriott Café and create a new F&B venue named Java+ and restyle guestrooms and suites, while adding studio accommodation.

Subtle Chinese detailing extended throughout the property, from a lobby feature wall to guestroom air grilles in traditional Chinese patterns. Ms Puar said HBA “wanted to showcase Singapore’s Chinese roots without slapping the guests in the face with it.”

Marriott Café underwent the largest change, introducing a central kitchen. From the kitchen to a beam and plank ceiling, it was restyled around the idea of a Singapore shop house.

For the lobby, HBA adapted Marriott’s staple red as a backdrop. Warm wood panels stayed on the walls, but accents of dark wood and light slots were added around the portals to both connect with second and third floor function spaces as well as give the eye a break when panning up the three-story facade. Along with soft refurbishment in the lobby, the hotel entrance had a facelift with a new ceiling design.