Problem
Where could we spend Christmas Day afternoon in Singapore (without booking a meal which breaks the diet and costs a fortune)?
Answers
Why Not Raffles Hotel?
Our first thought was Raffles Hotel. It has lots of restaurants and shops. I decided to check on line first.
It's a good thing I did. Raffles hotel has been closed since mid November 2017 for refubishment and won't open until later in 2018 - so not an option for New Year's Eve either.
Sheraton Towers Hotel
Our second thought was of the Sheraton Towers hotel because it is right next to Newton MRT station. But I've been there, seen the decorations, done that, already.
The same goes for the old Fullerton Hotel and the new Fullerton Bay Hotel.
Finally, a moment of inspiration, the glamorous new with a view Marina Bay Towers. A huge complex of shops and restaurants with a wonderful view from the top floors. Ultra-modern. Stunning views. Off we went.
The nearest MRT station was Bayfront. The station has a plaque explaining the mural showing ships.
Despite the threats of drizzle, we were able to walk along in the dry because an elegant underground passageway lined with upmarket shops leads from the station to the hotel complex.
The hotel complex consists of three towers. After looking around the shops, you will want to go up. You can buy a ticked for the observation deck to take photos.
Alternative pay $20 per person to go to the top floor, above the observation deck, where you have a choice of the indoor and outdoor restaurant area, or the bar area Cé La Vi.
We started at the bar, which has a smoking area and a non smoking area of bar stools overlooking Marina Bay.
You can look down and play spot the landmarks.
We saw:
The Merlion statue.
The coloured stands where spectators watch the formula one race.
The two pimply lumps of the domed Esplanade nicknamed the Durian.
Grand hotels.
The Bukit Timah mountain in the middle of the island in the distance.
The old Fullerton Hotel and the new Fullerton Bay Hotel.
Further in are red sofas overlooking the water or the rooftop swimming pool. It's an infinity pool, which means it looks like the water gushes over a cliff edge.
The pool is for residents only. A friend of ours was so impressed by the pool that when his family came over to Xmas he booked a bedroom for a night and day so the children could enjoy the novelty of the pool and view.
However, just sitting at the bar overlooking the pool give you a holiday feeling.
We spent another 22 dollars on a pizza. The pizza was flat on a crisp biscuity base. Great texture and taste.
A highly successful outing with a 'high' tea and view over Singapore.
When I got home I looked up the Celavi company and discovered that they have branches not just in Singapore but also in Hong Kong; Bangkok, Thailand; and St Tropez, France, Europe.
Cé La Vi
Level 57
Skypark
Marina Bay Sands
Hotel Tower 3
1 Bayfront Avenue
Singapore 018971
Tel: +65 6508 2188. Hotline operating hours 10 am-1 am.
Opening times:
Day lounge 12 noon - 5 pm (from 11 am on weekends)
Sunset sessions 5 pm-10 pm. Clu nights 10 pm until late.
New Year's Eve variety and cabaret and fireworks display
pre-sale tickets at sg.celavi.com
Useful Websites
celavi.com
Author
Angela Lansbury, travel writer and phtographer, author and speaker.
Where could we spend Christmas Day afternoon in Singapore (without booking a meal which breaks the diet and costs a fortune)?
Answers
Why Not Raffles Hotel?
Our first thought was Raffles Hotel. It has lots of restaurants and shops. I decided to check on line first.
It's a good thing I did. Raffles hotel has been closed since mid November 2017 for refubishment and won't open until later in 2018 - so not an option for New Year's Eve either.
Sheraton Towers Hotel
Our second thought was of the Sheraton Towers hotel because it is right next to Newton MRT station. But I've been there, seen the decorations, done that, already.
The same goes for the old Fullerton Hotel and the new Fullerton Bay Hotel.
Finally, a moment of inspiration, the glamorous new with a view Marina Bay Towers. A huge complex of shops and restaurants with a wonderful view from the top floors. Ultra-modern. Stunning views. Off we went.
The nearest MRT station was Bayfront. The station has a plaque explaining the mural showing ships.
Despite the threats of drizzle, we were able to walk along in the dry because an elegant underground passageway lined with upmarket shops leads from the station to the hotel complex.
The hotel complex consists of three towers. After looking around the shops, you will want to go up. You can buy a ticked for the observation deck to take photos.
Alternative pay $20 per person to go to the top floor, above the observation deck, where you have a choice of the indoor and outdoor restaurant area, or the bar area Cé La Vi.
We started at the bar, which has a smoking area and a non smoking area of bar stools overlooking Marina Bay.
You can look down and play spot the landmarks.
We saw:
The Merlion statue.
The coloured stands where spectators watch the formula one race.
The two pimply lumps of the domed Esplanade nicknamed the Durian.
Grand hotels.
The Bukit Timah mountain in the middle of the island in the distance.
The old Fullerton Hotel and the new Fullerton Bay Hotel.
Further in are red sofas overlooking the water or the rooftop swimming pool. It's an infinity pool, which means it looks like the water gushes over a cliff edge.
The pool is for residents only. A friend of ours was so impressed by the pool that when his family came over to Xmas he booked a bedroom for a night and day so the children could enjoy the novelty of the pool and view.
However, just sitting at the bar overlooking the pool give you a holiday feeling.
Photo by Angela Lansbury. Copyright.
The twenty dollars you have paid to go up to the bar gets you a voucher for twenty dollars to put towards drinks or food. The cocktails start at 22 dollars. I tried a cocktail with local kaya flavour, Kaya is a coconut jam. It was dee-licious! Delightful. Divine. I now want a jar of kaya jam or a kaya toasted open sandwich for breakfast - avalable in many hawker centres in shopping malls.We spent another 22 dollars on a pizza. The pizza was flat on a crisp biscuity base. Great texture and taste.
A highly successful outing with a 'high' tea and view over Singapore.
When I got home I looked up the Celavi company and discovered that they have branches not just in Singapore but also in Hong Kong; Bangkok, Thailand; and St Tropez, France, Europe.
Cé La Vi
Level 57
Skypark
Marina Bay Sands
Hotel Tower 3
1 Bayfront Avenue
Singapore 018971
Tel: +65 6508 2188. Hotline operating hours 10 am-1 am.
Opening times:
Day lounge 12 noon - 5 pm (from 11 am on weekends)
Sunset sessions 5 pm-10 pm. Clu nights 10 pm until late.
New Year's Eve variety and cabaret and fireworks display
pre-sale tickets at sg.celavi.com
Useful Websites
celavi.com
Author
Angela Lansbury, travel writer and phtographer, author and speaker.
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