Wednesday, August 26, 2009

The Scarlet, Erskine Road, Singapore

Smacked in the middle of Singapore's historical area, near Chinatown, a row of old shophouses are restored and cleverly transformed into a swanky boutique hotel.

Stepping into the lobby and reception area, it is hard not to notice the use of rich colours, & bold mix of textures & materials. From the velvety lounge chairs with lavish upholstery, fancy wallpaper and elaborate chandeliers, The Scarlet spells OPULENCE. Everything is carefully chosen to seduce our senses. It's warm and dim ambient light creates a sensual and mysterious atmosphere, making The Scarlet ultra-sexy.

The same luxurious feel is extended to the bedroom which features a sloping roof. My Deluxe room has a big comfortable double bed, dark wood wardrobe, big sturdy writing table complete with a high back chair. But what I loved most is the small double doors that open up to the balcony. The balcony offers a view unique to Singapore – the back view of a row of old shophouses with spiral staircases that forms an interesting arrangement.

The hotel has 5 suites, each uniquely designed to carry a different personality, namely, Splendour, Passion, Opulent, Lavish and Swank. It also offers facilities like a Jacuzzi named Soda, a Gym named Flaunt, a bar named Bold, and restaurants named Desire and Breeze. Breeze is an alfresco dining area on the rooftop, perfect for an evening of chilling under the stars with the paranamic view of Chinatown spread below you.

The scarlet is also the perfect place to stay if you want to get lost in the trendy old streets of Club Street and And Siang Hill. A stone's throw away is Maxwell Food Centre, which is a Singapore food galore.

http://www.thescarlethotel.com/

Stay: January 2005
Character ★★★★
Cleanliness ★★★★
Service ★★★✩
Location ★★★
Value ★★★


Intricate door grill design


Lobby


Bold, the wine bar


Lounge area


Wallpaper


Chandelier


Room Interior


Study


Velvet high back chair


Doorway to the balcony


From the balcony


Roof tiles


Soda – Jacuzzi


Spiral staircase


Restoration of old shophouses nearby


Ornate bathroom


Designer toiletries

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