Rich Asian colours meet tropical lushness in the new Artyzen Singapore hotel

Going down the driveway of Artyzen Singapore, Artyzen Hospitality Group&rsquo;s first hotel in South East Asia, the Cuscaden Road property quickly leaves an impression with its terracotta-hued fa&ccedil;ade and the lush and varied greenery &mdash; growing vertically, suspending from the sky garden, and embracing the entrance of the hotel. Notably, Artyzen Singapore occupies an estate that was previously known as Villa Marie, a mansion built in the 1940s by the late Tan Hoon Siang, who was known as a true botany enthusiast.

The lobby too is a nod to the former estate and Singapore&rsquo;s urban garden reputation, with its floral patterns, high ceilings, and verdant columns that hang from above. Going back to that driveway, here&rsquo;s a thoughtful touch that sets Artyzen apart: Its Courtesy Car, which provides a complimentary drop-off service to any destination around a 1.5km radius of the hotel. The property&rsquo;s Terrace Suite, which we stayed in for two nights, is spacious with a statement, vaulted ceiling, as well as a full living area, and even a private sky garden. Much like most of Artyzen Singapore, the room&rsquo;s decorations are eclectic-meets-modern, with bold and vibrant floral motifs, and a tasteful mix of Western, Chinese and Peranakan-style touches.

Soon enough, it was time to visit the hotel&rsquo;s delightful dining destination, Quenino by Victor Liong (&ldquo;Quenino&rdquo; means &ldquo;little one&rdquo; in Malaccan Creole Portuguese) &mdash; born in Brunei to Malaysian Chinese parents and based in Australia, Liong&rsquo;s blend of cultural experiences are the first indication that diners should expect no less than the unexpected. Our favourite dishes at the degustation menu-only restaurant: Baby Cucumber, with Caramelised Lemongrass Chilli; House-Made Flatbread with Chorizo XO; and Dry Aged Lacquered Duck with Sambal Ijo and Fermented Rice Pancakes.

Almost equally gratifying is the breakfast served at the property&rsquo;s Caf&eacute; Quenino. For his or her dawn cup of joe, one may indulge in Singapore-style kopi or teh, Chai, or Italian coffees. The bites are as assorted as the beverages &mdash; choose from Eggs Your Way, Nasi Lemak, Chilli Crab Omelette, and Kaya French Toast. We were particularly enamoured with the Rolled Scallion and Egg Pancake, which features a house-made five spiced chicken ham.

For those who may have overindulged while staying at Artyzen Singapore (us definitely included), there&rsquo;s always the 25-metre infinity pool at The Roof Garden, which overlooks lower-lying Orchard Road residential properties, as well as the Wellness and Workout zone on the fifth floor &mdash; think yoga and exercise pavilions, and a well-equipped gym &mdash; to turn to. The hotel even boasts its own Wellness &amp; Workout Calendar &mdash; June&rsquo;s and July&rsquo;s schedule includes Flow &amp; Release, Restorative Sound Meditation, and weekly classes such as HIIT and Vinyasa Yoga. Also located on this floor is the spa. Don&rsquo;t be fooled by the modest two rooms &mdash; we had the opportunity to recharge and revitalise with an excellent 90-minute Yuan Qi treatment, which is a traditional Chinese and acupressure massage that focuses on one&rsquo;s meridian points.

Inside Artyzen Singapore Hotel

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