W Singapore-Sentosa Cove's opening kicks off

It's the first W Hotel in the country.

In a release, W Hotels Worldwide announced the opening of the first W Hotel in Singapore with the debut of W Singapore - Sentosa Cove and The Residences at W Singapore - Sentosa Cove.

Owned and developed by an affiliate of City Developments Limited, W Singapore is an urban oasis located on Sentosa, the city's most glamorous island only minutes away from downtown Singapore.

Designed by London-based architects WATG and renowned design firm Rockwell Group, W Singapore has been inspired by the buzzing energy of the city set against Sentosa's natural surroundings to create a new scene in this international capital. Adjacent to the 228 W-branded residences, the hotel offers a fully integrated lifestyle experience, featuring 240 guest rooms and suites, two signature restaurants, a destination bar, the W Lounge experience, WET pool deck and bar, Away Spa, and more than 1,500 meters of modern meeting and event space.

"The opening of W Singapore - Sentosa Cove heralds a new era of hospitality for our country," said Mr. Kwek Leng Beng, Executive Chairman of City Developments Limited. "Together with Quayside Isle, W Singapore will add to the vibrancy of Sentosa Cove by providing residents and visitors with a marina lifestyle haven unlike ever before."

"Singapore is a dynamic city and global hub for the world's jetsetters," said Vincent Gillet, Global Brand Leader, W Hotels Worldwide and Le Méridien. "W Singapore will bring a new hotel experience to Sentosa through cutting-edge design, buzzing nightlife and restaurants, and innovative happenings that showcase what's new and next for both locals and guests alike."

The opening of W Singapore - Sentosa Cove marks the W brand's 43rd hotel worldwide, and the seventh W Hotel in Asia Pacific. Starwood's continued momentum across Asia Pacific reflects the strength of its nine leading brands and the deep relationships the company has fostered with developers, partners, and guests in the region over the last 27 years.

"We are thrilled to announce the opening of W Singapore - Sentosa Cove today," said Stephen Ho, President, Asia Pacific, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. "The arrival of a design-led hotel brand like W Hotels to Singapore comes at the right time as Singapore has emerged as Southeast Asia's lifestyle and creative hub. Without a doubt, the hotel's iconic design infused with the W brand's passion for what's new and next will offer Singapore the ultimate lifestyle destination."