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From the heritage to the contemporary ‘The Warehouse Hotel’.

Not so long ago I was introduced to The Warehouse Hotel through our casual after meal conversation in Aomori. The talk went on for hours as we started chatting about some interesting new hotel concepts around the world since my sister and brother in law are working on interior design themselves. I was so attracted to the name of ‘The Warehouse Hotel’ as they mentioned. An idea came through my head which moved me to pack my bags once again and got myself ready to explore more about the ‘new old’.

Finally I landed back in Singapore after so long. Straight from the airport, I made my way to ‘The Warehouse Hotel’. I was so keen about what I was to discover, the interesting story behind, how they have started and the hidden design concept, why warehouse? 

There I was standing literally in the middle of an old Warehouse refurnished with fascinating interior which stunned me for a second. Rather of feeling cold and uneasy, I felt the warmth and the cosiness. I adore this place.

I checked myself in, sat around for a bit to admire the surrounding before I ringing some friends ‘hey guys join me at The Warehouse Hotel’s bar tonight’. I knew it’s gonna be a perfect night to catch up with friends.

We got the River View Loft room which was on the second floor facing the river. Every detail blended in so well. I was amazed by the design of the high gable roof, which, I believed they’ve retained the old warehouse structure. The entire interior was set in subtle mood and tones with the accent of olive green. I love the Ikat bed runner which was in collaboration with Matter Prints, an artisanal textiles company known all over the world. We rested a while l before making our ways to the outdoor infinity pool to watch the sunset.

So the night began with our delish dinner ‘Po Piah’ at The Warehouse Hotel. The menu touched on traditional Singapore dishes infused with contempt tastes which I can’t really describe but to ask you to give it a try. Dish after dish were swiped off by us as though there weren’t anything on those plates before aha!

After dinner we took a stroll around the area to digest over super heavy meal then back for drinks till midnight with friends. It was a great time.

The next morning we got up pretty late for the breakfast after the long but lovely night with friends. Through our morning tea we got a bit of an interesting information about the hotel. I could imagine this on a story book, believe me or not I was imagining scene after scene while listening.

‘The Warehouse Hotel was built in 1895 along the river in the area called Robertson Quay which used to be the Straits of Malacca trade route. Back in the old time, the area was a hotbed of secret societies, underground activity, and liquor distilleries. Today, while much of that history has disappeared, The Robertson Quay is one of the only neighbourhood in Singapore with a vibrant blend of residential and commercial offerings. Situated right next door to the famous Clarke Quay and Boat Quay the bustling riverside with natural food and beverage hub’.

‘The Warehouse Hotel itself has been meticulously restored as a modern 37-room boutique hotel, focusing on heritage and local culture. Open as of January 2017, it delivers thoughtful hospitality with historically-detailed rooms, classic local dishes and craft cocktails in the vibrant neighbourhood of Robertson Quay.’

‘The Warehouse is considered to be the only current hotel which tells the story of Singapore’s new makers, creators & do-ers. Each partnership reflects heritage and local culture’.

- The Warehouse Hotel

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If you’re looking for a short break or holiday in the UK, I’m happy to share that our wee holiday let cottage is now available to book.

Situated in the beautiful Cairngorm National Park, it’s the perfect place to relax and unwind.

Enjoy dark skies, beautiful scenery, whisky, nature and outdoor adventures.

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With a wintry forecast and the snow already falling, it was time to think about decorating our holiday let cottage. We managed to get the Christmas Tree up, which was great fun … and made the rest of the cottage pretty for the festive season ahead. I love the twinkling lights, especially on these darker evenings … so cosy and welcoming, they always make me smile.

With happy hearts we headed home … the snow already settling on the hills and mountains. So exciting … I think there’ll be hot chocolate and snowmen this weekend.☃️⛷

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I’m excited to share that we’ve decided to keep ‘Ellesmere Cottage’ open all year, for skiing and cosy winter breaks. Situated in the Cairngorm National Park, we are surrounded by beautiful scenery and just a short walk away from the famous Glenlivet Distillery.

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I think one of the hardest things about the pandemic is making meaningful time for ourselves. I’ve always been really big on staycations (nearcation?) because you don’t have to spend money on a flight or plan anything. There’s something I love about pretending to be a tourist in the city you live in too. Thanks to Elliot Park Hotel, we were able to get away for a night at their boutique hotel in downtown Minneapolis.

Our room was a corner suite and I LOVED the amount of light (and people watching).

My most favorite feature of all was the bathtub. Maybe it’s because our tub is consistently filled with kid toys and generally the most unrelaxing experience ever. Despite only staying here one night, I took advantage of it. In my head, I also had this super relaxing wide angle shot of me sipping coffee with the steam of the bath and cup wavering in the air. Like a true Instagrammer, I tried to get my husband to carry out my vision. I couldn’t get it to work – there’s always a next time though.

At night, the lobby becomes a really cozy area. Not pictured is the most hygge lounge arrangement I’ve ever seen at a hotel. Despite the reception desk welcoming and checking out people a few meters away, somehow the way it is arrange removes you from all that noise. Another perk of this hotel is that, Finnegan’s tap room, is right next door and you don’t even need to step outside.

After our night, we had brunch at Tavola and essentially ordered every egg entree they offered.

Eggs benedict, avocado toast…and gnocchi. I can say that I’ve finally had gnocchi for breakfast and it makes complete sense.

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