SIN: W Singapore - Sentosa Cove [Phase 2 of Reopening]
21 Ocean Way, Sentosa Island, Singapore
W Hotels around the world are breaking the norms of traditional luxury, positioning themselves as chic hotels replete with playful vibes. Managed by Marriott International, W Singapore - Sentosa Cove (5*) is one option to escape from the fast-paced city life. The hotel was one of the first five hotels approved for staycation during Singapore's Phase 2 of Reopening.
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SIN: W Singapore - Sentosa Cove [Phase 2 of Reopening] <YOU ARE HERE!>
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To go to the hotel, I walked all the way from VivoCity to Beach Station via Sentosa Boardwalk. If you're not in the mood to walk such a distance, you can take Sentosa Express instead. At Beach Station, I hopped on the complimentary Sentosa Bus B and alighted right in front of the hotel.
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| At the point of writing, Universal Studios Singapore is closed from Monday to Wednesday. |
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| The bus departs from Beach Station every 15 to 20 minutes from 7.00am to 12.10am. |
The hotel has got 240 guest rooms.
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| It's either Good Morning, Good Afternoon or Good Evening depending on the time of the day. |
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| Here's a photo of the same staircase, which leads to the lobby area, taken in the evening. |
To my delight, I was granted access to my room before 1.00pm, even though the standard check-in time is 3.00pm. I was also allowed to check out 30 minutes after the standard check-out time of 12 noon.
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| Kudos to the hotel for having four efficient staff members at the front desk! |
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| The shop seemed to be closed throughout my stay. |
I was assigned to a room on the third floor.
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| Is it just me, or are those ornaments really captivating? |
I didn't stay in a room that faces the marina, but one towards the end of the corridor that offers the splendid view.
It's probably the least of everyone's concerns, but I wonder how many different keycard designs are there?
The lowest tier room is called Wonderful Room, which measures 40 square metres.
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| Be greeted by a moustache mirror and a hand holding on to something as you enter the room. |
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| I feel like getting a butterfly pendant light for my house next time. |
Take a look at the bold magenta mood lighting.
Let's check out the contents of the wardrobe.
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| As a non-business traveller, I've only done ironing in a hotel once in my life. |
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| The bag and the cap are available for purchase. |
Unlike in many other hotels, where mini bar items have been removed during the COVID-19 pandemic, you'll see them in full glory inside your room.
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| The hotel suggests mixing Absolut Vodka with orange juice, and having the cocktail with Pocky Chocolate. |
The movable bathroom partition allows you watch TV while soaking in the bath tub.
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| Dark purple is my most favourite colour. |
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| Perfectly powerful rain shower! |
MOMO shower set is infused with vitamin-packed yellow melon extract to nourish and rejuvenate your skin and hair.
"Whether you're kinky or straight", eh? One can definitely be both.
The luxurious The Residences at W can be seen from the room.
Time to explore the gym and the swimming pool at the lowest level!
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| Next to the gym is AWAY Spa, which is open daily from 10.00am to 10.00pm. |
During Singapore's Phase 2 of Reopening, guests were required to book a 1-hour time slot to use the gym. During my stay, the maximum number of guests allowed at any one time was 10.
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| The state-of-the-art gym is 235 square metres big. |
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| The website mentions that it's possible to reserve a one-on-one training session with a coach. |
WET Pool is one of Singapore's largest resort outdoor pool areas. It's open 24/7, but I recall that to use the facility between 9.00am and 7.00pm, booking of a 2-hour time slot was mandatory. I suppose the rule still applies during the current Phase 3 of Reopening.
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| The size of the main swimming pool is a whooping 1,338 square metres. |
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| As it wasn't too crowded, I took the water slide twice. |
The deepest part of the pool is only 1.2 m.
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| There's a jacuzzi section. |
For a split second, I thought I went to the wrong changing room, thanks to the irritating design that features female silhouttes on the cubicle doors.
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| Look above and you'll realise you're not alone in the shower! |
I had dinner at SKIRT, an awesome steakhouse where I had life-changing focaccia bread and Iberico pork tomahawk.
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| Reservation is required to dine there, which is only open in the evening from 6.00pm to 11.00pm. |
Watch the chefs in action on the parrilla grill as you wait for your food. Don't forget to head to my food blog for the review.
After dinner, I took a good look at the various artwork near the lobby area.
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| I like the paintings by Kwon Ki-Soo, which always features that smiley man. |
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| If only I can make money by drawing a similar chaos... |
I also walked along the corridor where the function rooms are.
Before having breakfast the next morning, I enjoyed the serenity at the swimming pool as there were no other people around.
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| Allow me to share the one and only selfie that I took! |
Breakfast is usually served at The Kitchen Table. However, as the restaurant was undergoing renovation in November 2020, guests had their breakfast in a temporary space that was by no means awful. I'd like to commend one of the middle-aged female staff who seems to be really enjoying her job, engaging guests in small conversations and ensuring that everyone is well-fed. I actually took down her name on my old phone that has unfortunately died not long after the staycation, and I really can't remember it now. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much!
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| Breakfast time slots during Phase 2 of Reopening: 6.30am - 8.00am, 8.15am - 9.45am and 10.00am - 11.30am |
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| They made it a point to hang chandeliers on the ceiling. |
Last but not least, below are just a few photos of Sentosa Cove, which doesn't feel like Singapore at all.
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| It feels like time always slows down when watching sunset. |
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| Seeing this photo somehow reminds me of Stanley in Hong Kong, a laidback coastal town. |
In September 2020, W Singapore - Sentosa Cove underscores its inclusive policy by posting a photo of gay influencers on its Instagram account. Afterall, #LoveWins, right?
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