Capella Singapore has been accorded the highest rating in the travel industry’s most prestigious awards, Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards 2016 for both hotel and spa
Singapore, 11 March 2016 – Capella Singapore has, for the fourth consecutive year, been awarded the highest accolade in the hospitality industry – the Five-Star Rating in Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards 2016. Capella Singapore’s spa, Auriga spa, has also won the award for its sixth successive year.
Alejandro Helbling, General Manager of Capella Singapore, shared, “It is an absolute honour to have undergone the stringent review and audit process by Forbes Travel Guide’s professional inspectors and being recognized as one of the best hotels in Asia. We are thrilled to once again be awarded the highest accreditation available by the Forbes Travel Guide which serves as a true testament of the essence of Capella Singapore. The rating reinforces our position at the frontier in setting the new frontier of the luxury hotel experience where guests revel in flawless, personalised service by passionate employees who are committed to creating unique and exceptional experiences that go beyond expectations. ”
“We are confident that Capella Singapore will continue to redefine luxury travel and enhance Singapore’s tourism landscape with compelling experiences. It brings us immense pride to be in the company of the industry’s best, satisfying even the world’s most discerning travelers.”
Capella Singapore offers an inspiring natural setting while providing easy access to Singapore’s financial and shopping districts. Residing on 30 acres of lush rainforest, the resort’s peaceful setting on a knoll is a rare masterpiece, boldly marrying Singapore’s rich colonial heritage with a symphony of contemporary architectural curves and designs. With just 112 rooms, suites, villas and manors, our guests are assured a personalised experience amidst beautifully landscaped surroundings.
A hallmark of the Capella experience is the luxury of preferential service provided by Personal Assistants available round-the-clock. Guests can delight their epicurean senses at Capella’s three dining choices, Cassia, a fine-dining Chinese restaurant, The Knolls, an all-day Mediterranean restaurant as well as Bob’s Bar where guests can unwind after a long day and Singapore’s breathtaking sunset. Capella Singapore is also home to the award-winning Auriga Spa. Other facilities that are available include a Fitness Centre, three meeting rooms; a business centre with two boardrooms, a library and three cascading outdoor pools.
Other awards Capella Singapore has won include being named the “Best Hotel Experience” in the Singapore Tourism Board’s Singapore Experience Awards 2015, as
well as Tripadvisor’s Traveller’s Choice 2015 for best luxury hotel in Singapore. Capella Singapore was also named the 2014 Partner of the Year in Asia by American Express FINE HOTELS & RESORTS. The hotel has also been recognised in the “Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2012 – Top 100 Hotels, Top 5 Hotels in Asia and Top 5 Spas in Asia”, “Top 100 Hotels in the World 2012” by Robb Report, Condé Nast Traveler’s Hot List Hotels 2010, Singapore and “Best Resort” in Singapore Tatler’s Best of Singapore 2010 awards.
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About Capella Singapore:
Located on Singapore’s premier resort destination, Sentosa Island, Capella Singapore offers an inspiring natural setting while providing easy access to Singapore’s financial and shopping districts. The flagship property for Capella Hotels and Resorts in Asia promises the ultimate in personalised service and represents a new standard of luxury in Asia, combining the best of old and new Singapore. Capella Singapore offers the most spacious accommodations in Singapore. The 112 guestrooms include two Colonial Manors, villas that feature private plunge pools and outdoor bathtubs, suites and premier rooms. In addition, Capella Singapore offers the opportunity for extended stays with full access to the hotel’s facilities via The Club at Capella Singapore. These long stay offerings include 72 sea-facing suites and duplexes and 9 manors with private pools. For more information or to plan an event at Capella Singapore, please visit www.capellasingapore.com.
For more information please contact:
Capella Singapore
Leow Fangyi
Capella Singapore
+65 6591 5016
Fangyi.leow@capellahotels.com
Melissa Ng
Capella Singapore
+65 6591 5018
Melissa.ng@capellahotels.com