RESORTS World Sentosa (RWS) will launch Genting Hotel Jurong end this month as it seeks to increase visitorship to its gaming and entertainment attractions.
The first major hotel in Singapore’s growing Jurong Lake District will soft open on April 30 and hold its grand opening almost a month later, on May 27.
Well-connected by expressways and public transport, the 557-room hotel is a 15-minute drive from Tuas Checkpoint, which connects Singapore to Johor Bahru in Malaysia, and a 40-minute drive from Singapore Changi Airport.
A free shuttle bus service will also operate 24/7 to ferry guests between Genting Hotel Jurong and RWS.
“Genting Hotel Jurong will boost RWS’ room inventory significantly and forms part of our business strategy to drive greater visitorship to RWS. It allows us to be part of the exciting transformation that is taking place at the Jurong Lake District,” said Chow Keng Hai, vice president of rooms, RWS, in a statement.
The three room types offered are the 18m2 superior room, 27m2 deluxe room and 54m2suite. Each room is equipped with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV.
The hotel also provides a range of MICE facilities. The pillarless 427m2 Genting Ballroom features a high ceiling with ample natural light and seats up to 300 guests.
Five meeting rooms at the hotel offer natural daylight and flexible layouts, while the rooftop sky lounge with an adjoining lawn is suitable for more intimate events.
As part of the hotel’s green efforts, a rainwater collection system has been implemented to reduce water consumption for irrigation purposes.
