The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore Singapore
The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore
15 Stamford Road, Singapore `78906
www.kempinski.com/en/singapore
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Kempinski Hotels
Shareholders
Perennial Holdings Private Limited is a Privately owned company.
Date of Creation
1 October 2018
Hotel General Manager:
Mr. Andras Biro has been appointed the General manager of The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore since 2021. Prior to that, he was the General Manager of Kempinski Grand Hotel Gelendzhik, a multi-complex five-star luxury hotel and holiday resort at the Black Sea. From 2016 to 2018, he was the Hotel Manager at the 686-room Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai, China, with a previous stint as Acting General Manager and Executive Assistant Manager at Kempinski Hotel Chongqing. Mr. Biro is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and holds a Master of Business Administration in International Hospitality Management from IMI International Management Institute Switzerland. He is fluent in English, German and Russian besides his Hungarian mother tongue.
Hotel Positioning
A 5-star luxury hotel positioned as a heritage landmark of 5-star luxury in Singapore’s Civic & Cultural district.
The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore
History & Story
The Stamford House was built in 1904 and was designed by Regent Alfred John Bidwell of Swan & Maclaren, the most prestigious architectural practice in town at the turn of the 20th century. 25 years later, in 1929, the Capitol Theatre was built just beside the Stamford House by Persian trader Mirza Mohamed Ali Namazie, who set out to build a “cinema theatre that will challenge comparison with any in the Far East”. In 1933, the Architecture of the Capitol Building was completed by Keys & Dowdeswell, featuring neo-classical style with contemporary art deco decorative elements. In 2018, the buildings were masterfully restored by acclaimed architect and Pritzker Architecture Prize winner Richard Meier, integrating historical landmarks with modern touches. The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore was officially unveiled on 1 October 2018, welcoming guests at the first Kempinski in Singapore. Today, The Capitol Kempinski Hotel has pride of place in the integrated luxury lifestyle complex consists of exclusive residences, Capitol Theatre, and a premium mall.
Development Strategy
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Date Renovation
The 155-room luxury hotel opened on 1 October 2018 following years of meticulous restoration and renovation by acclaimed architect and Pritzker Architecture Prize winner Richard Meier, to bring out the best of the neoclassical-style Capitol Building (1930) and Venetian Renaissance-style Stamford House (1904), which are now linked. Much care was taken to restore their inherent Victorian beauty while infusing them with Kempinski’s signature bespoke hospitality. Reimagined by renowned interior designer,
the late Jaya Ibrahim and his team (now part of BLINK Design Group), the design stays true to the colonial art deco aesthetic prevalent in the early 1900s when the two conservation buildings were constructed, while subtly updated with a sophisticated and modern touch.
Date Added Extansions
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Main Strengths, Special Touch
A signature of Kempinski, Lady in Red is the hotel’s brand ambassador who embodies a dedication to impeccable personal service and superb hospitality, representing the epitome of European timeless elegance. She provides all the guidance and assistance guests may require during their stay at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore. Bespoke Hospitality, Experiences Reinvented; it is the commitment to please and the dedication to create special moments that comes from our hearts.
The hotel is housed in two conserved buildings, Stamford House and Capitol Building, and takes in its original design inspiration of Victorian and Art Deco style.
The hotel exudes a sense of luxurious living and refinement of modern luxury.
Key sites
The Civic and Cultural District is where Singapore’s historical, architectural and cultural heritage started. Find yourself surrounded by some of the country’s most historic buildings, including St. Andrew’s Cathedral, the Asian Civilisations Museum, the National Gallery Singapore, and the War Memorial Park. Shop to your heart’s content in Raffles City Shopping Centre, CityLink, Marina Square and Funan – all seamlessly connected to the hotel via an underpass, or make your way to Orchard Road – Singapore’s famous shopping street lined with malls and major international brands. For history, art and culture, head to the National Gallery Singapore, The Asian Civilisations Museum or the ArtScience Museum. Known as the Garden City, Singapore has more than 300 parks and gardens. Fort Canning Park, only a few minutes away
from the hotel offers you the perfect backdrop for a scenic run or walk. The Singapore Botanic Gardens is the only tropical botanic garden on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List featuring a spectacular showcase of tropical floral in verdant landscape while the Gardens by the Bay showcases its magnificent Supertree Groves and scenic views of Marina Bay.
Location
City Hall, Singapore’s Civic & Cultural district
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites: 23
Executive Suite 55sqm/592sqf
Stamford Suite 58sqm/624sqf
Bidwell Suite 71sqm/764sqf
Heritage Suite 137sqm/1475sqf
• Number of Luxury rooms: 132
Deluxe Room 45sqm/484sqf
Heritage Room 45sqm/484sqf
Terrace Room 45sqm/484sqf
Grand Deluxe Room 50sqm/538sqf
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 155
Each room and suite features:
• Luxurious bathroom with freestanding bathtub and separate shower
• Smart TV with Sonos sound system
• Spacious work desk area
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
Fun Facts
• In each guestroom, cornices resemble fish scales to represent Singapore’s icon, the Merlion – a shape also seen on the
lamps in the bathroom.
• The site where The Capitol Building stands today used to be the residence of Joseph Balestier, the first US Consul to
Singapore.
• Originally known as Oranje Building), the Stamford House formerly housed retail firm Whiteaway Laidlaw & Co.
Children’s Corner
Not adult only but at this time there is not a children’s program available.
Restaurants & Bars
• 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung by renowned three-Michelin-star-chef Alvin Leung. It features the Demon Chef’s signature
chargrilled meats, and other Asian flavours reimagined for a modern palate.
• The Bar at 15 Stamford for a wide range of cocktail classics, including its signature Plantation 1840 rum cocktail, plus a
carefully curated range of 250 wine labels and 160 rum labels, a bespoke collection of chocolate, and renowned guest DJs
at the weekends.
• Lobby Lounge, an intimate setting for afternoon tea or evening cocktails.
• Berthold Delikatessen, a cafe-style venue with an assortment of German breads, pastries and gourmet coffee.
• Frieda, which presents a reinterpretation of traditional German favourites with Austrian influences, including pork knuckle
and schnitzel, served in a botanical-themed setting.
• Broadway American Diner, features a collection of classic American comfort food and freshly-grilled hamburgers, rolls
and toasts, tasty mac & cheese, classic milkshakes, irresistible sundaes and good ole American pie.
• La Scala Ristorante, transporting the tastes, sights and sounds of a buzzing Italian summer’s day to Arcade @ The Capitol
Kempinski with a stunning menu of antipasti, soups, pastas, pizzas and desserts that come complete with a wholesome
Italian touch.
Welness
• Conrad Spa –high touch treatments and restorative emerging technology
• Fitness Center – state-of-the-art equipment, including Peloton, with relaxing spaces
• Rooftop Pool – heated with cabanas available
• Recovery Cabins – individual resting and recovery cabins for technology-driven express treatments and wellness fixes
Corporate & Celebrations events
A host of event spaces offers you the perfect venue for exclusive meetings and events. The Private Dining Room (41sqm/441sqft) in an elegant boardroom setup with an open show kitchen sits up to 12 guests. The Atelier (230sqm/2,476sqft), our event salon with state-of-the-art conference technology accommodates up to 220 guests in theatre style. The legendary Capitol Theatre (618sqm/625sqft) is a unique venue for festive galas, conferences and extraordinary red-carpet events. This multi-functional space boasts one of the largest single screens in the region with an amazing advanced rotational floor system that can transform the interior from a 1,000-seat configuration to a flat floor for a cocktail reception for 500 guests and lunch/dinner events for 250 to 300 guests.
Extra Notables Features
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Hotel and Restaurant Awards
2021
• Forbes Travel Guide: 2021 & 2022 – 4 Star Rating
• Destinasian Magazine: Readers Choice Awards’ Best Hotels In Singapore (Bronze)
• World Luxury Hotels: Luxury Heritage Award Winner 2020/2021 (Singapore)
• Smart Travel Asia: Best New Hotels In Asia 2019 (No.8)
• Tatler Dining (Singapore Tatler): Best Restaurants Guide 2021 & 2022 – 15 Stamford By Alvin Leung
2019-2020
• Smart Travel Asia : Best New Hotels in Asia 2019 (No.8)
Number of Employees
150-200