Drift Like A Ghost Inside The Clan, A Posh Hotel in Singapore

You feel The Clan claiming you as one of its own the moment you step into the lift lobby. The crisp, air-conditioned space clad in cool black volcanic stone works like a shield from the heat and hustle of the busy streets outside. A subtle pledge on the wall promises that the hotel will take care of you like family. When the elevator doors open to the second-floor reception area, beneath a gentle “floating” artwork by local artist Grace Tan, you’re welcomed with a tea ceremony and a traditional snack. You feel taken care of, and—is it too early to say?—even loved. The Clan is the first urban luxury hotel by Far East Organization, one of Singapore’s oldest and largest property developers. Its location along Cross Street, one of the earliest streets in Chinatown, is a nod to the success stories of the many immigrants that arrived here in the early 1800s. Storytelling nooks throughout the hotel offer tangible portals to the past, whether through a display cabinet of antique gentlemen’s umbrellas, or a traditional Wing Chun wooden dummy for martial arts training in the gym. Cozy but well thought-out, the contemporary rooms have stylish location-appropriate touches, like Chinese-inspired lamps and, in some of the higher category rooms, slippers that resemble traditional cheongsam dresses. All rooms get a charming welcome wrapped-cloth parcel of tea and delicious sesame sable cookies by local cafe partner Sinpopo. It’s worth topping up for a Grand Premier or Premier room, which come with extras like butler-like service (the hotel calls them Clan Keepers), complimentary all-day breakfast, and a personalized mini bar. The gorgeous QIN Restaurant & Bar, operated by a popular local restaurant group, offers a refined experience and elevated Western-Asian cuisine alongside views of the surrounding historic shophouses. There isn’t an in-house spa, but the Sky Gym and Sky Pool on level 30 are must-visits for their stunning panoramas across the Chinatown and Boat Quay areas, even if you don’t intend to work out. Also of note in the gym is a floor-to-ceiling in-demand screen, where you can stream one of 150 exercise classes. Here, you’re at the crossroads of culture, commerce, and convenience—the hotel sits within the Far East Square heritage precinct in the Central Business District, and has direct access to Downtown Line trains. Many of Singapore’s best restaurants, bars, and cultural sites are within walking distance, including the Thian Hock Keng, Buddha Tooth Relic and Sri Mariamman temples, and Maxwell Food Centre, home to the country’s most famous chicken rice. For culture buffs, it’s tough to find a more well-placed stay. Reviewed by AUDREY PHOON https://www.cntraveler.com/hotels/sin... WATCH NEXT : Another thunderstorm rain walk in Geylang, Singapore :    • 4K GEYLANG RED LIGHT DISTRICT SUPER HEAVY ...   Here is a list of my gear : DJI Osmo Pocket 2 : https://amzn.to/3gjZRXc Zoom H5 Sound Recorder : https://amzn.to/3x5jdoz Sandisk 256GB Micro USB : https://amzn.to/3amcLjz Boya MM1 Microphone : https://amzn.to/3gjLiCP Sennheiser Ambeo Binaural Microphone : https://amzn.to/2QC8p0r Wanderlust : A History of Walking : https://amzn.to/2OWArDw Support me on Ko-fi! : https://ko-fi.com/ambientwalking Check out my merch : https://society6.com/ambientwalking The carbon footprint generated by this YouTube channel is offset through Ecologi, an organisation dedicated to planting 10 billion trees. Donate to Ecologi via my referral link : https://ecologi.com/ambientwalking?r=...