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Wangz Hotel – Singapore’s Newest Boutique Hotel

Wangz Hotel – Singapore’s Newest Boutique Hotel

By Veron | Posted in Travel / Singapore
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The next time you are in the charming Tiong Bahru estate, don’t be surprised if you find a quirky, barrel-shaped building. This is none other than Wangz Hotel, the newest boutique hotel to open in Singapore.

Wangz Hotel

Way before it even opened in mid-December 2009, the hotel had already captured the attention of curious passers-by. The building’s unique shape and shiny metallic facade makes it extremely striking and iconic. You can’t help but take a second look! It isn’t everyday you get to see an adorably shaped building like this.

We spent a night here recently to find out what you can expect at this 41-room design hotel. Food, culture, music. You name it, we had it all!

Wangz Hotel lobby

Upon entering the lobby, you are greeted by the artful decor of specially commissioned paintings on the walls. Nectar, the hotel restaurant where international and local cuisines are served all day, occupies one side of the floor.

Deluxe Room

Our Deluxe room feels cosy and intimate, with comfortable twin beds, subdued lighting and soothing piped music.

Deluxe room at Wangz Hotel

Personalised service comes in many forms, from staff that know you by name, right down to the fluffy Jean Perry pillows.

If you find your pillows too hard, too soft, too high, too low, the staff would be happy to change it for you. There is even a “pillow menu”. So if you find the pillow so comfortable that you wanna bring it home, you can!

Altec Lansing iPod docking station

A surprise find is the Altec Lansing iPod docking station. Hey, I have one of those at home! It sure looks as though the hotel is determined to make our stay as homely and enjoyable as possible. And we are certainly determined to enjoy ourselves.

If you thought that a little bit of music and a little bit of TV is all you can get, what if I told you you could play your favorite games here, too? Xbox 360 and Nintento Wii units are available on request. Wow! I can already see the faces of all you gamers out there lighting up!

Twinings tea

A well-stocked mini bar offers free juices (nice!) and mineral water daily. Coffee and tea (from Twinings) making facilities are available.

Deluxe room at Wangz Hotel

Due to the unusual architectural design, every room utilises a different layout. Our bathroom is hidden when you first enter the room. Before anyone starts panicking, thinking that the architect forgot to design a bathroom, turn a corner and take a look. It opens up to this:

Bathroom at Wangz Hotel

A floor-to-ceiling view of the surrounding area! The bathroom also comes fitted with a rain shower. Awesome. Just remember to roll down the shade when you are using it. Hehe :)

Bathroom at Wangz Hotel

The illuminated magnifying mirror is an added nice touch. Ladies, you would find it especially useful when you are applying your makeup. Never miss a spot!

Molton Brown

Many hotels provide toiletries that are either brand-less or the house brand. Over here, you get Molton Brown. I always feel that you can tell whether a hotel cares for its guests based on the type of amenities it provides. My bleached-dry hair suffers every time I stay at a hotel. Not this time. In fact, I think the conditioner miraculously made it less hay-like than usual. Well done, Brown!

Other room facilities and amenities include:

  • Complimentary broadband internet access
  • Flat panel cable television and DVD player
  • Hairdryer
  • Electronic safe
  • Ironing board
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Of course, there’s complimentary breakfast at Nectar, too.

Like all boutique hotels, every room is individually designed. Try finding two rooms that are identical… You simply can’t!

The centerpiece of each room is either a unique photograph or a painting sourced from all over the world, including India, Dubai, Thailand and Singapore. My favorite pieces are by Thai painter, Chamnan ChongPaiboon. Many of his works depict women with a mole on their face… Well, let’s just say that I can relate.

Room categories range from the smallest (but not cramped) Superior to the largest Deep Suite. For most of the room types you can choose between a bustling city scene or a tranquil view of greenery.

Superior Room

It is worth noting that the amenities provided in every room is similar. Guests staying in the cheaper room types do not really miss out on any of the cool stuff like the iPod dock or ambient music, for instance.

Superior room at Wangz Hotel

Superior room at Wangz Hotel

Balcony Room

Bigger parties can book two adjoining Balcony rooms and share the same patio area.

Balcony room at Wangz Hotel

Soak Room

Ah… This one is for the couples! It is easy to see why this is called the Soak Room. The tub is big enough to fit two comfortably. Soak-worthy indeed! Planning a romantic getaway? Rose petals can be provided on request. Don’t forget the wine!

Soak room at Wangz Hotel

Deep Suite

The luxurious suite is the most spacious of the lot and features a sitting area. This, and the Soak Room, are the two room types that come with a Nespresso machine.

Deep suite at Wangz Hotel

Personally, I feel that tourists get the best of both worlds when staying at a hotel in this locale. Not only are you just minutes away from the central business and popular shopping areas, you get to be in one of Singapore’s most historical districts.

Tiong Bahru is amongst the oldest housing estates here. If I am not mistaken, this is the only place where you can still find the old low-rise housing built by the Singapore Improvement Trust, overseen by the British colonial rulers before the nation became independent.

Room rates start from SGD228++. You can book online via Agoda or HotelsCombined.

Restaurant & Bar

Nectar restaurant at Wangz Hotel, Singapore

Aside from staying at the hotel, you can also pop by Nectar for a meal or chill out at Halo, the open-air rooftop bar. Here’s our dining review of the restaurant!

Have Your Say!

Have you stayed at a boutique hotel before? Share your experience in the comments!

Wangz Hotel
231 Outram Road
Singapore 169040
(65) 6595 1388 | Website | Book via Agoda or HotelsCombined

Bus services: 5, 16, 33, 63, 75, 123, 175, 195, 851, 970, NR5, 195A
Nearest MRT: Outram Park

We thank hotel manager, Mr. David Yap, for inviting us to stay at Wangz Hotel and his friendly staff for making our brief time here truly comfortable and memorable.


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About the Author
Veron Ang

Veron Ang is the founder and chief editor of Sparklette. She lives in Singapore and has dined and traveled across the world. She also runs Sparklette Studio, a web design and WordPress development firm. If you'd like to connect with her, head on over to the contact page or follow her personal updates on Twitter: @VeronSG.


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  1. yapthomas
    January 20
     

    WOW! This is like so nice! I will definitely give it a try when I’m down in Singapore next.

    Reply

  2. Tamahome Jenkins
    January 21
     

    Wow, that hotel is incredible! My mom lied to me…we are poor :P

    Reply

  3. Melissa
    January 21
     

    This must be one of the few hotels in SG with Ipod players, XBox and Wii! Very impressive. The rooms have a warm, homely and modern feel. Do they have special rates for locals, I wonder? What’s the breakfast like?

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    • VeronTwitter
      January 21
       

      For breakfast we had the cook-to-order set meals comprising eggs (prepared according to your preference), toast, juices and others. They have an American set, a Healthy set, and one more that I can’t quite remember. I had my eggs scrambled and served with smoked salmon.

      I am not sure about any special rates for locals. Perhaps you would like to check with their friendly staff?

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  4. Swisshunter
    January 21
     

    Enjoyed the description, but I’m wondering who wrote the text!

    ‘We spend a night here recently to find out what you can expect at this 41-room design hotel. Food, culture, music. You name it, we have it all!’
    Which ‘we’ is you and which is the hotel management.

    I hope this is a one off mistake, as I like to feel that there is a review of the hotel/restaurant or attraction rather than a breathless rehash of the marketing department handout.
    The photos are, as usual, very good.

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    • VeronTwitter
      January 21
       

      Oh no, that wasn’t a mistake.

      “We” refers to my Mom and I. If you noticed from our room photo, it has two beds, specifically for a party of two like ours!

      I also disclosed at the end of the article that this stay was arranged by the hotel.

      Honestly, the only problem I had at the hotel was with my pillow which I found too high. It’s really more of a personal preference. I communicated this to the hotel staff, who highlighted that they do have a policy to change pillows on request. I have also indicated this in my review.

      Actually, for most of my reviews, they are always conducted by myself + the family member(s) or friend(s) who accompany me on my review. Hence most of the time, especially recently, my articles are worded “We” instead of “I”. I am quite a control freak when it comes to my blog (hehe) so “we” would never ever = myself + management of hotel/restaurant/business of any kind!

      Hope this clears things up!

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    • Swisshunter
      January 25
       

      I’d like to add this post of January 21st which queried the authorship of some of the hotel review. I’ve discussed it with Veron and would like to set the record straight. It’s a simple use of the word ‘have’ where the word ‘had’ would have been clearer.
      The sentence “You name it, we have it all” gave me the impression that “we” refers to the hotel owners.
      If the sentence had read “You name it, we had it all” it would have been clear that “we” refers to Veron and her companion’s experience at the hotel.
      Simple as that.

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      • VeronTwitter
        January 25
         

        Thank you for clarifying. We had a fun discussion didn’t we? Yes, I can see why using a different grammatical tense in this context could easily mislead readers. My personal preference is to stick with present tense by default, although there are exceptions like this that I’ll need to be mindful of in future. The line in question has been updated :)

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