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focus Japanese restaurant Teru Sushi and enjoy Chinese cuisine at Lao Si Chuan. Raffles Hotel Singapore An icon of luxury in the citystate since 1887, Raffles Hotel Singapore is undergoing the final phase of its restoration, designed to retain the building’s charm and heritage while unveiling “a transformed elegance” for the brand. It will retain its 19 th  century opulence and classic colonial design, housing more than 100 expansive suites clustered around lush tropical gardens. Its grand reopening is planned for mid 2018. Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore The revamped Tower Wing has transformed into an indoor urban garden, eschewing its darkened interiors and heavy chandeliers for fresh shades of white, cream and black, while the guestrooms are now a soothing picture of wood furnishings and modern elegance. Other new offerings include the Japanese Nami Restaurant and Bar, replacing fine- dining restaurant Blu, and ShopHouse, a to-go concept. and guests can delight in the hotel’s varied F&B offerings – from barrel-aged cocktails to hand-crafted tapas – helmed by culinary connoisseurs. Six Senses Duxton Swissôtel The Stamford The first of two heritage buildings that will create Six Senses Singapore, Six Senses Duxton, opened on April 15 at Duxton Road within the heart of Chinatown. Sustainably restored by the acclaimed British designer Anouska Hempel, Six Senses Duxton features a diverse mix of Chinese, Malay and European elements. Anouska has given each of the 49 guestrooms and suites a unique individuality across eight themed categories so that no two are exactly the same. The second location, Six Senses Maxwell, is set to open later this year. Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore’s Tower Wing One of Singapore’s earliest hotel players is undergoing an extensive guestroom revamp, slated to be completed in December. Already launched are the refreshed Premier Rooms and Premier Harbour View Rooms, with the remaining refurbish- ments ongoing until the end of the year. Designed by award-winning Wilson Associates, the See our video new rooms presentation of draw inspiration this article: from practical and elegant Swiss design with modern technological enhancements for modern travellers. Sofitel Singapore City Centre Set amidst the historic shophouses and skyscrapers of Tanjong Pagar, Singapore’s latest Sofitel property which opened last October blends old-world French charm with chic influences from the Lion City. Its 223 rooms are dressed in plush furnishings and soft colours, 26 TTG Asia luxury | May 2018 Room revamp at Swissôtel The Stamford