The Standard, Singapore resides along Orange Grove Road, nestled among some of Singapore’s most prestigious addresses . It is a stone’s throw from the 150-year-old UNESCO-honoured Botanic Gardens and close to the bustle of Orchard Road—akin to New York’s Fifth Avenue. Amidst the demure volumes of mostly residential blocks lining the stretch between Botanic Gardens and Orchard Road, the hotel’s eight-storey form stands out with a lenticular façade that shimmers, coyly beckoning visitors towards the twists of amenities concealed in the hotel podium below. Arriving at the drop-off point, guests are greeted by a cantilevered tower and a mirrored ceiling of striking reflectivity. Stepping inside, the interior brings guests into an alternative interpretation of pop-biophilia, where the reception and café allude to a hidden tropical oasis. The podium houses a secret courtyard, a semi-secluded cave room and stepped terraces that offer various modes of self-expression, culminating in the landscaped pool deck and all-day dining, the nexus of the hotel’s social activities. These social spaces are designed to encourage serendipitous encounters while reflecting the brand’s quirky character.
