PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering
Singapore
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering
3 Upper Pickering Street Singapore 058289
panpacific.com/pr-collection-pickering
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Pan Pacific Hotel Group
Shareholders
Privately owned
Date of Creation
14 November 2023
Hotel General Manager
Mr Kung Teong Wah, General Manager
Bringing over 30 years of experience in Asia and Singapore’s hospitality scene, Teong Wah is recently move to PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering from PARKROYAL on Beach Road. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Teong Wah brings a wealth of experience and a strategic vision to propel the hotel-in-a-garden into a new era of excellence.
As an industry veteran, Teong Wah has played pivotal roles in shaping the hospitality landscape in Asia and Singapore. In his most recent role as General Manager at PARKROYAL on Beach Road, he showcased adept leadership skills, elevating the business operations of the newly revitalized upscale hotel located in the culturally rich precinct of Kampong Glam. A highly respected hotelier, Teong Wah has received many accolades throughout the course of his career.
Having nurtured a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences from an early age, Teong Wah started his career as a Chef; one of his first jobs was as a Junior Sous Chef at Raffles Hotel Singapore. Since then, he has paved a successful career in the hospitality industry and is well-versed in realities of daily operational requirements, as well as sales and marketing strategies.
Hotel Positioning
5-Star Lifestyle Luxury Hotel, rooted in sustainability. Part of GHA (Global Hotel Alliance)
Development Strategy
Pan Pacific Hotels Group is a global hospitality company that owns and/or manages more than 50 hotels, resorts and serviced suites across three brands – Pan Pacific, PARKROYAL COLLECTION, and PARKROYAL – encompassing more than 30 cities across Asia Pacific, North America and Europe. Headquartered in Singapore.
At PARKROYAL COLLECTION, every moment of your stay is an opportunity to connect with nature, and to discover the beauty of conscious living. By combining biophilic design and a focus on wellness, we have created a realm of tranquillity and conscious living, where every detail is curated to nurture your body, mind and spirit while honouring the planet we call home.
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering
History & Story
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore is an iconic green structure, with a hotel-in-a garden design concept, which reflects and enhances Singapore’s garden city reputation.
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore seamlessly blends cutting-edge environmentally friendly practices and technologies. Its strong sustainable design integrated with forward-thinking business principles, ensures PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering’s role in positioning Singapore as a world leader of green high-rise developments.
Date Renovation
Designed by WOHA; A world-renowned architects which focuses on conceiving integrated architectural and urban solutions to tackle the problems of the 21st century such as climate change, population growth and rapidly increasing urbanisation.
Date of Renovation: 2012 prior to hotel opening
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Lifestyle Luxury 5* Hotel and first Biophilic hotel in Singapore.
A total of 15,000 square meters of sky gardens, reflecting pools, waterfalls, planter terraces and green walls are included, equivalent to more than double the site area. Shade trees, tall palms, flowering plants, leafy shrubs, overhanging creepers and other species distributed throughout the building create a tropical setting for people, insects and birds, extending Hong Lim Park’s greenery and promoting biodiversity. These landscapes are design to be self-sustaining and rely on minimal resources: rainwater collected from upper floors irrigates planters on lower floors through gravity without running pumps, while rooftop photovoltaic cells power grow lamps and softscape lighting, in the hope of creating the world’s first zero-energy sky gardens.
Location
Located in Chinatown, a key gateway to the Central Business District Singapore and a stone throw away from Marina Bay Sands, a collision of cultures and colours awaits you just outside the walls of the PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore. Take a walk from Chinatown to Sri Mariamman Temple, the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore. Explore the chic bars and cafés in Ann Siang Hill – modern-day establishments in old, colonial-style shophouses. At night, head to the waterfront at Clarke Quay and Boat Quay for a host of entertainment and dining options. With numerous world-class attractions, fine dining options and breath-taking views of the city skyline, Marina Bay is Singapore’s exclusive waterfront leisure and business district.
Keys sites / activities in the area
• Chinatown
Enjoy an array of authentic Chinese cuisine and interesting cultural attractions in Singapore’s bustling Chinatown, just moments from PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore.
An area rich in history and culture, Chinatown is one of Singapore’s most popular destinations for visitors and Singapore locals alike. An array of authentic Chinese cuisine, fantastic shopping and interesting cultural attractions awaits in this cosmopolitan hub. From the quaint shophouses to timeless artefacts, discover history perfectly preserved in every nook and alley. A free two-hour walking tour is a definite must for anyone keen to understand Singapore Chinatown’s history. Retrace the steps of the pioneers through intriguing stories, heritage landmarks and endless anecdotes.
• Clarke Quay / Boat Quay
With numerous dining, drinking and entertainment options, Clarke Quay is a buzzing and picturesque attraction on the bank of the Singapore River. A stroll to Clarke Quay / Boat Quay is a must for guests staying at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore. This buzzing hotspot offers numerous dining and entertainment options and is less than 15 minutes on foot from the hotel’s door.
• Singapore Museums
Singapore is home to some of the most exciting and interesting museums in Asia. Learn about Singapore’s fascinating and diverse history and cultural heritage by exploring the many museums found throughout the city, most of which are less than 20 minutes away from PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore.
• Ann Siang Hill
Ann Siang Hill is a historical precinct in Singapore’s Chinatown. Connecting to Club Street, it is home to a range of contemporary bars, restaurants, eclectic shops and cafes. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Singapore’s vibrant Chinatown – just a short stroll from the Club Street district – is Ann Siang Hill. This quaint one-way street is home to vibrantly coloured shop fronts and elaborately decorated terrace houses dating back to the early to mid-1900s.
• Marina Bay
With numerous world-class attractions, fine dining options and breath-taking views of the city skyline, Marina Bay is Singapore’s exclusive waterfront leisure and business district. Located just a short walk from PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore, immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of stylish Marina Bay. Experience the vibrancy of Singapore’s exclusive leisure and business area, with numerous world-class attractions, fine dining options and some of the best views in town. Whether looking to relax in the tropical surrounds of Gardens by the Bay, experience a bird’s eye view of the city from the iconic Singapore flyer or sample a range of enviable local shopping, dining and drinking options, Marina Bay offers a memorable experience for every visitor.
Fun Facts
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering is an iconic eco-friendly hotel in Singapore, with a stunning ‘hotel-in-a-garden’ concept that incorporates energy-saving features and seamlessly blends cutting-edge environmentally-friendly practices and technologies throughout the building, Awarded ‘World’s Leading Green City Hotel’ in the prestigious World Travel Awards, the hotel positions Singapore as a world leader of green high-rise developments.
Children’s Corner
Child friendly activities include 300-metre Garden-walk, outdoor infinity pool, rooftop urban farm.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites:
21 Urban Suites (48sqm)
3 Lifestyle Suites (48sqm)
4 Signature Suites (73sqm)
1 PARKROYAL COLLECTION Suite (166sqm)
Exclusive access to our COLLECTION Club Lounge to enjoy all-day refreshment, breakfast with sparkling wine, afternoon tea and evening cocktails
*Note: Urban Suite do not have access to COLLECTION Club Lounge
• Number of Luxury rooms:
40 COLLECTION Club (28 – 30sqm)
36 COLLECTION Club Lifestyle (32sqm)
3 COLLECTION Club Signature (37sqm)
Exclusive access to our COLLECTION Club Lounge to enjoy all-day refreshment, breakfast with sparkling wine, afternoon tea and evening cocktails
• Number of luxury rooms & suites, (keys) in all:
108
Restaurants & Bars
• Restaurant:
Lime Restaurant
A vibrant and modern restaurant offering a wide variety of seafood favourites, afternoon tea, buffets and signature cocktails in Singapore, Lime Restaurant is the perfect place for all occasions.
Three open kitchens set the stage for a fascinating display of skills, as in-house chefs deftly transform an assortment of fresh ingredients into signature creations. Diners with smaller appetites will appreciate the myriad of options available on Lime’s refreshed la carte menu with seafood offerings and meatless alternatives.
• Bars
Lobby Bar
Lime Bar
Unwind at the street-level bar that draws a hip crowd for fresh coffee, delicious cocktails and lively conversations.
Wellness
• St. Gregory
Indulge your senses at our award-winning spa in Singapore, located on the dedicated wellness floor of our hotel-in-a-garden.
• Outdoor Infinity Pool & Poolside Cabanas
Take a relaxing dip in our outdoor infinity pool then lie back in the comfort of our unique cabanas while taking in spectacular views of our lush landscaping and Singapore city skyline.
• Gym
Make the most of your stay at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore with our fitness and recreational facilities, all conveniently located on the same floor.
Corporate & Celebration Events
Total event space of 748sqm. William Pickering Ballroom / Conference Room / Boardroom One & Two. Meeting, Lunch, Cocktail, Dinner and Wedding events.
Extra Notable Features
300m garden walk; Wind down by taking an evening stroll at the 300-metre Garden Walk located on our wellness floor that lets you take in fantastic views while strolling.
Hotel and Restaurant Award
2023
• Sustainability Awards 2023 – Best Hotel for Eco-Luxe Accommodation (Awarded by Honeycombers)
• Finalist for Outstanding Achievement in Sustainability (Awarded by Singapore Tourism Awards)
• Sustainable Design and Infrastructure (Awarded by International Sustainability Awards 2023)
• BCA Green Mark Platinum, 2021 to 2024 (Awarded by Building and Construction Authority)
2022
• World’s Leading Green Hotel 2022 (Awarded at the World Travel Awards, 2022)
• Asia’s Leading Green Hotel 2022 (Awarded at the World Travel Awards, 2022)
• Best Architectural Design – Country Winner (Awarded by World Luxury Awards 2022)
• Best City Hotel – Singapore (TTG Travel Awards 2022)
• Luxury City Hotel Spa – Country Winner (Awarded by World Luxury Awards 2022)
• Luxury Eco-friendly Restaurant – Country Winner ((Awarded by World Luxury Awards 2022)
Number of employees
240