22nd October 2017 So Sofitel check out and Transfer to the Sofitel Sentosa Resort and Spa

After yesterday’s wonderful day at Gardens by the Bay, and then a quiet dinner at “experience” restaurant at So Sofitel the time has come quickly to conclude our first phase of the holiday in Singapore and transfer to the Sofitel Sentosa Resort and Spa.

Bur beforehand I will provide a brief commentary as to the unique boutique hotel in a prime location in Robinson Street. 

Whilst from the exterior it has a traditional distinguished old world look about it, the interior is a stunning contemporary modernist approach.  It is stunning and most unusual with stylish design elements by Singapore based French interior designer Isabelle Miaja combined with sharp graphic design touches by Karl Lagerfield.  The hotels modernist grandeur is unparalleled.

The Hotel brings an edgy but sophisticated art concept to every room with stunning pieces and custom made furniture bringing timeless French elegance with sophisticated Singapore chic .  We had a So standard King room and it was totally different with the highlight being a light box in the ceiling depicting a stained glass roof.  Quite stunning.

Following breakfast we packed for our 12.00pm check out and our Mercedes was waiting to take us the short 15 minutes to Sentosa.  We have visited the island several times previously, but never to this location beside the sea and diagonally across the road from the magnificent Sentosa Golf Club. 

We arrive at the resort having climbed through the lush tropical rainforest and it can only be described as a superb and beautiful entrance.  It is a relatively new resort definitely French luxury in every aspect..  It is set atop a cliff and amidst stunning tropical greenery and gardens.  Compared to the small eclectic So Sofitel, this resort is spread out with beautiful pools providing the centrepiece of the property.  

Our suite is not ready and we are taken to the Le Bar for a cool drink prior to our room being available.  This overlooks the harbour but also looks through the pool areas.

The lobby has a unique bespoke lighting installation called the Milky Way and is another most unusual highlight.. 

It remains humid and hot and another heavy squall passes through the resort, but if anything th3 rain only magnifies th3 beauty. 

We have Suite 375 in the Peace Wing and it is a stunning set up.  It consists of a large entrance lobby with a separate lounge sitting room,  together with a master suite of king size bedroom and separate bathroom with full bath area, separate shower and toilet areas and an isolated walk in dressing room. 

We have a rest ,because tonight we are dining with James Walker at Singapore Cricket Club, where Ken has used his MCC reciprocal membership.  He has the letter of introductions but also requires passport identification. 

James arrives at 7.15pm and we have a drink in the members lounge before climbing the stairs to enjoy a wonderful meal at the Padang Restaurant, it’s fine dining arrangement. We have a superb evening and enjoyed James’ company.

James is enjoying life in Singapore lives close to the city in Richardson’s Quay, looks fit and loves his son.  As he said life wasn’t easy, but he has enjoyed Singapore and is hopeful of a promotion with Shekl, still based here.

 We also enjoyed a Margaret River red wine at reasonable prices.  Then back to Sentosa in a taxi, cost S$17.00.

The entrance portico for Sofitel Sentosa Resort and Spa  

The walkway to our suite. 

There ar3 many peacocks and pea hens on the property providing beautiful displays, but this chap wouldn’t put on a show of his feathers for Jeanette. 

But Ken had better luck, isn’t he beautiful ? 

Jeanette at Singapore Cricket Club-a fantastic night with James Walker. Dinner in the Padang Restaurant with the spectacular skyline of Singapore in the background. 

The central walkway at Sofitel Sentosa Resort and Spa

The small Spa pond for sitting and putting your feet in the water with the fish.