THE 512-room Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium has officially relaunched after completing an extensive multi-million dollar refurbishment.
With its revamped lobby, guestrooms, dining outlets and meeting facilities, this is the building’s first major facelift in its 30-year history.
The new vibrant looks of the hotel lobby and guestrooms are inspired by the iconic Singapore River and the colourful rows of shophouses along its banks.
Additions to the dining scene include all-day dining venue Atrium Restaurant, and Atrium Bar 317, which overlooks the hotel’s lobby atrium.
To maintain its popularity among business travellers, the hotel also upgraded its Atrium Ballroom and 12 meeting rooms, fitting them with improved equipment, including new live recording, sound and lighting facilities.
During the nine-month refurbishment process, business continued as normal at the hotel. “We have been very careful with the way we went through the (renovation) process,” Charles Godot, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium’s executive assistant manager, told TTG Asia e-Daily.
“As hoteliers, we understand that guests come first, so we chose certain periods of the month or day to do certain parts of the renovation to limit (guests’) exposure to the renovation,” he said.
The hotel’s facelift was timed to coincide with its 10th year anniversary, while doubling as a way to stay competitive amid Singapore’s recent falling visitor arrivals.
“In a way we went through a difficult time, but most of our guests were understanding of the situation and very supportive – they were even giving advice on how we should’ve carried it out!” quipped Godot.
By Jerlene Ng
