Asian Geographic Issue 04/2016 | Page 4

Advertorial A Touch of Cultural Mecca Journey to Singapore’s Hotel Clover 33 Jalan Sultan No experience of Singapore will be complete without at least a stroll through the distinctive cultural districts of Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam. It is this latter enclave that we wish to bring your attention to, as Hotel Clover 33 Jalan Sultan, situated right in the cultural mecca of Singapore, will provide you with this opportunity and so much more. Housed in the buildings that ethnic Muslim communities first settled into when they came to Singapore, the hotel is a row of 17 double-storey shophouses that date back to the 19th century. Within this classical façade, Hotel Clover 33 Jalan Sultan’s 88 rooms and suites are well-furnished with richly dark wood, handpicked finishes and plush beds. A step into the lobby will have you greeted by textured wooden tables, ottomans, chairs resembling kampong animals like roosters, and framed-up seashells that recall the building’s past as a seafront property – a look that is at once contemporary, yet also rooted in the unique heritage of Jalan Sultan. The rooms themselves further build on Hotel Clover’s aim to provide guests with an authentic yet comfortable cultural experience. Loft Suites boast a private living area and a pair of Siamese daybeds on the mezzanine level, ideal not just for leisure but also corporate travellers. Alternate options closer to nature include its Garden Rooms, which will bring you closer to the outdoors with an airy wooden patio and lush vertical gardens. Guests can also opt for one of Hotel Clover’s three Southeast Asia-inspired luxurious Garden Suites. Each of them feature an elegant bedroom and a private garden, and the décor has touches of either Indonesian, Peranakan or Thai qualities. These will provide you with the ultimate indulgence, perfect for unwinding after a long day exploring Singapore. With its close proximity to the cultural buzz of Singapore and a dedication to providing their guests with a homely, unique experience, Hotel Clover 33 Ja lan Sultan is truly ideal for a traveller looking to be fully immersed in the multicultural side of Singapore.