If you're a frequent business traveller looking for luxurious privileges and intuitive services, the Swiss Executive Club is exactly what you need to accomodate just that.
The comfort and convenience that every Swissotel hotel and resort provides is impeccable, and with the Swiss Executive Club, it provides members with an additional personalised care and exclusivity that many guests look for in every stay.
Providing the best of both worlds with a city-centre location and resort-style ambience, we checked out Swissotel Merchant Court, Singapore, located along the banks of Singapore River, near the financial hub of Raffles Place as well as attractions such as Chinatown and Clarke Quay.
The Room
The 476-room Swissotel Merchant Court offers deluxe accomodation, including three suites and three levels of Swiss Business Executive rooms. All rooms are well-quipped with full range of amenities as well as complimentary coffee/tea making facilities, in-room safe, well-stocked bar, 3 separate IDD phones with individual fax and data ports.
Perfect for the discerning business traveller, the Swiss Business Executive room provides all the essentials - high speed internet access, international plug system on writing desk, in-room private Espresso machine, TWG tea sachets, as well mp3 docking stations.
And just for Executive Club guests, there's daily complimentary gourmet breakfast and evening cocktails at the Swiss Executive Club lounge, accessible by an exclusive staircase within the 3 levels of Swiss Business Executive room levels.
Turn down service in the evening and pillow menu are available as well, just to add on to that personalised touch.
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Dining at Swissotel Merchant Court
Besides the exclusive Swiss Executive lounge for members, Swissotel Merchant Court provides an array of choices when it comes to food and beverages.
Ellenborough Market Café serves up à la carte or buffet menus, which feature popular Peranakan, local and international specialties. The café overlooks Clarke Quay and the Singapore River, so you may choose between dining indoors or on the terrace by the riverside where you can watch the world go by.
Crossroads Bar at the lobby is ideal for a relaxing drink in the evenings or an informal get-together. A selection of fine tea, coffee, cocktails and other alcoholic beverages are available at this cosy lounge.
The Blue Potato is located on the second level by the pool, overlooking the picturesque Clarke Quay. In the evening, the Blue Potato serves a western à la carte menu with a decent selection of wine and beverages to accompany.
Facilities and Services
Swissotel Merchant Court also houses Amrita Spa & Wellnes next to its idyllic pool, which features water slides and outdoor jacuzzi, perfect for relaxation.
And what better way to enjoy a good workout than at their 24-hour two-level gymnasium. It is also open to anyone who's interested to become a member of the gym.
A business centre, souvenir shop, 180 parking lots, laundry and dry cleaning, self-service launderette, 24-hour in-room dining and 24-hour on-call valet are some other services you can expect during your stay at Swissotel Merchant Court.
For banqueting facilities, seminars and conferences, there are four function rooms and a pillarless, high-ceiling ballroom that sits 520 people comfortably.
Swissotel Merchant Court, 20 Merchant Road, Singapore 058281, Tel: +65 6337 2288, www.swissotel.com/singapore-merchantcourt
