High demand for serviced apartments in Singapore

There are 36 serviced apartments in Singapore as of end August 2013 according to Colliers International. And demand for their collective supply of 4070 apartments units is just booming. And the increased demand is coming from nontraditional sources.

Traditionally, relocation and long-term corporate assignments have driven demand for serviced apartments in Singapore. Recent years, corporate demand for short term stays are in rise. Companies have discovered that accommodating a small project team on a short term assignment here in a serviced apartment in Singapore is much cheaper and convenient than accommodating them in separate rooms. Serviced apartments not only provide these folks separate rooms to sleep in, it also provides common living areas to work together.

And it is not only the business folks discovering advantages of staying in serviced apartments:

At the same time, leisure travellers – who typically stayed in hotels – are increasingly considering serviced apartments as a viable accommodation option as they become more aware of the convenience and benefits including cost savings of staying in a serviced apartment, especially for those travelling in larger groups, with families and/or for longer periods. 

Indirectly, the greater ease and convenience of making travel arrangements via the internet using mobile devices like smartphones and tablets has also helped the hospitality industry, including the serviced apartment segment, to capture more corporate and leisure business. Other demand sources include incoming expatriates who stayed in serviced apartments for at least a month while seeking more permanent accommodation in Singapore, and to a lesser extent, local residents who stayed in serviced apartments while renovating their homes or for other reasons requiring temporary accommodation. 

A portion of the demand for serviced apartments was also driven by repeat guests or those who have experience staying in a serviced apartment, whether in Singapore or elsewhere in the world.
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Serviced Apartment - Hotel Hybrids in Singapore
As the type of demand for serviced apartments is changing, new types of serviced apartments are emerging. These are serviced apartments with hotel licences which have no restriction on minimum stay and can rent out their apartment units on daily basis. There are currently three serviced apartments with hotel licences supplying a total of 639 serviced apartment units: 146-key Ascott Raffles Place Singapore, which opened in 2008; the 313-unit Capri by Fraser Changi City, a new hotel-residence brand by Frasers Hospitality located in Changi Business Park (CBP) which commenced business in 2012; and the Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road which started operating in May 2013 with 180 suites.

Ascott Raffles Place Singapore offers serviced apartments which can be rented on daily basis.

Another departure from the typical serviced apartment model, was the opening of The Club at Capella Singapore in 2009, which offers 62 sea-facing suites, 10 penthouses and nine manors. According to Colliers International Not only is this Singapore’s first and only serviced apartment development on Sentosa, it is also the first serviced apartment to offer a stand-alone villa-style serviced apartment option, instead of the usual apartment-style units seen on the main Singapore island.

The Club at Capella Singapore is Singapore’s first and only serviced apartment development on Sentosa.

List of Serviced Apartments in Singapore

Are you looking for a serviced apartment in Singapore? Then you are at the right page. It is becoming more popular to stay in serviced apartments instead of hotels among expatriates and even holiday makers. This type of accommodation offers more personal services and more space for family travelers where they can stay in a two or three-bedroom apartment with a kitchen rather than connecting rooms. Serviced apartments are furnished apartments with amenities such as kitchen, bathroom, living room, and bedrooms that are rented out for either short-term or long-term stays.

Serviced Apartments, compared to hotels, also offer competitive rates that generally reduce according to the length of your stay. Hotels charge for single or double occupancy, whereas serviced apartments charge per apartment. For example if you booked a one-bedroom apartment which can accommodate up to 2 people, you pay the same whether it is for 1 person or 2 persons. In addition, you can avoid pricey hotel breakfasts and room services by cooking for yourself using the apartment's kitchen and dining facilities. The cost effectiveness of serviced apartments is making them second home for expatriates and business executives on the move.

There are many serviced apartments in Singapore in different locations. Here we have listed them (in alphabetical order):

Ascott Raffles Place Singapore
No. 2 Finlayson Green, Riverside, Singapore
Situated just a few minutes away from Marina Bay, this property offers 5-star accommodation and an infinity pool. It is situated less than a 10-minute walk from Merlion.

The Ascott Raffles Place Singapore offers many facilities including a Jacuzzi, a fitness center and air conditioning. The property also offers babysitting / child services, meeting rooms and a 24 hour reception. The property also offers an airport shuttle service.

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Citadines Mount Sophia Singapore
8 Wilkie Road #01-26 Wilkie Edge Singapore 228095

The Ascott Limited's Citadines Mount Sophia Singapore is located in the heart of Singapore’s Bras Basah-Bugis Arts, Culture, Learning and Entertainment hub and offers 154 fully-equipped studio to two-bedroom apartments. Serviced apartments are a short walk from Orchard Road, Singapore’s main shopping belt, and Dhoby Ghaut subway station. Close by is Prinsep Street, a prime dining and entertainment zone.

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Darby Park Executive Suites
12 Orange Grove Road, Orchard, Singapore 258353

Just 5 minutes’ walk from the bright lights of Orchard Road, Darby Park Executive Suites is sited next to the Shangri-La Hotel. Set amidst lush landscaping, we offer 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites which are fully furnished with kitchen and amenities.

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Far East Plaza Residences
14 Scotts Road, Orchard, Singapore 228213

Far East Plaza Residences offer comfortable apartment living with the convenience Far East Plaza shopping centre, which has a wide variety of retail outlets and a wide selection of local as well as international cuisine. The service residences is located along Scotts Road, which intersects Orchard Road, Singapore's famous shopping district.

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Fraser Place Fusionopolis, Singapore
3 Fusionopolis Way, Symbiosis Tower, Holland / Queenstown / Farrer, Singapore 138633

Located at One-North, a major research and development hub, Fraser Place Fusionopolis is an innovative integration of work-live loft apartments, fitness clubs, media studios, F&B and retail outlets.Accessibility to the rest of Singapore is a breeze, thanks to an excellent public transport infrastructure; the Circle MRT Line which is just stone’s throw away, rendering a convenient 30-minute ride to the Central Business District.

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Fraser Place Robertson Walk, Singapore
11 Unity Street, Clarke Quay / Riverside, Singapore 237995

Fraser Place Robertson Walk Singapore is fashioned in the style of a Mediterranean village and features 164 splendid apartments, including one, two and three-bedroom suites. Located on the banks of the historic Singapore River, this property enjoys close proximity to the Central Business District, Singapore’s iconic waterfront recreation hotspots – Boat Quay and Clarke Quay – and one of the world’s most spectacular integrated entertainment destinations, Marina Bay Sands Singapore. Facilities at the property including swimming, wading and jet pools, as well as al fresco dining and a pool table.

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Fraser Residence Orchard, Singapore
2, Mount Elizabeth Link, Orchard, Singapore 227973

Located in the heart of Orchard Road, Singapore’s iconic retail, dining and entertainment hub, Fraser Residence Orchard’s playground spans 800,000 sqm of retail, stores and restaurants. The area is well served by Singapore's exemplary public transport system, from the extensive network of public buses to the ever-expanding Mass Rapid Transport train system.

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Fraser Suites River Valley, Singapore
491A River Valley Road, Clarke Quay / Riverside, Singapore 248372

Nestled in a prime, tranquil residential district, Fraser Suites River Valley, Singapore is only a short distance from Orchard Road, Singapore’s renowned shopping destination, as well as the Central Business District. Superb entertainment and dining options abound, and Southeast Asia’s first Universal Studios theme park on Sentosa Island is also easy to reach from this ideal location. In addition to exceptional service, residents can enjoy a range of amenities, including lush swimming, wading and jet pools, a fully-equipped gym, an all-day café and broadband internet.

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Great World Serviced Apartments
2 Kim Seng Walk, Tanglin, Singapore

Ideally located in the prime River Valley residential district edge of the Singapore River, Great World Serviced Apartments are very popular serviced apartments in Singapore and has consistently been the choice for thousands of expatriates, travelers and Singaporeans looking for the model home-away-from-home. Serviced Apartments offers a swimming pool and a sauna, along with apartments with cable/satellite channels. It is located less than a 10-minute walk from Zouk Nightclub. The apartment complex features tennis courts, laundry facilities and a lift. It also offers a cafeteria, a basketball court and a playground. A wireless internet connection is also available.

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Lanson Place Winsland Serviced Residences, Singapore
167 Penang Road, Orchard, Singapore 238462

Located a short walk from the main Orchard Road shopping belt, Lanson Place Winsland Serviced Residences, Singapore is a boutique-sized serviced residence conveniently located in the heart of the city, just within 250 meters away from the Somerset MRT Station. The property have 67 lovely and spacious fully furnished apartment ranging from 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom. Each apartment is tastefully designed with the comforts of home.

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Le Grove Serviced Apartments
32 Orange Grove Road, Orchard, Singapore 258354

Le Grove Serviced Apartments are located next to Shangri-La Hotel and merely five minutes from Orchard Road, Singapore's shopping and entertainment hub. With a total of 97 units of exquisite, luxuriously furnished one to three-bedroom apartments, the property offers one, two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses.

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Leonie View
1 Leonie Hill Singapore 239219

Located just around the corner from Orchard Road, Leonie View stands out in its elevated location on Leonie Hill and distinctive Renaissance architecture. The service apartment is also a 10-minute drive away from the Central Business District and is perfect for guests looking for short term stays in Singapore.

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Orchard Parksuites
11 Orchard Turn, Orchard, Singapore 238800

Orchard Parksuites is the serviced apartment of choice for leisure or business travellers who believe in living the high life. The serviced apartment is located a 1-minute walk away from the major mega shopping malls at the Orchard shopping district. Ngee Ann City and Wisma Atria are conveniently located in front of Orchard Parksuites, while Ion Orchard is just on the left of the serviced apartment.

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Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road, Singapore
7500B Beach Road, Singapore 199592

Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road, Singapore is situated on Beach Road and near Arab Street, bordering the city and the Central Business District, residents can work, play, shop and dine in style or explore a few local sights that are all just a stone’s throw away.

The 180 suites, furnished in a sleek, contemporary style, create the perfect environment for a refreshing extended-stay experience with premium facilities and quality services; complete with access to an array of professional support services, notably our 24-hour Personal Assistants (PA) service.

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Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard, Singapore
96 Somerset Road, Orchard, Singapore 238163

Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Singapore is next to Somerset MRT station on Orchard Road, right in the heart of Singapore's prime shopping district. The apartment is just 20 minutes from Changi International Airport and less than 10 minutes from the Central Business District. This prime location means our guests are never far from the action, whether they want to work, play, dine or take in a few local sights.

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Park Avenue Suites
81A Clemenceau Avenue #05-18 UE Square Singapore 239918

Park Avenue Suites offers 150 exquisitely designed apartments, ranging from one-bedrooms to four-bedrooms. Ideally located in the heart of the riverside with calm waters and quaint shophouses dated back to colonial times, these rooms create a unique backdrop for a vibrant ‘wine-and-dine’ scene.

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PARKROYAL Serviced Suites, Singapore
7500A Beach Road, #01-345/346, The Plaza, Marina Bay, Singapore 199591 

Walking distance to Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre and 5-minute walk to Nicoll Highway MRT Train Station PARKROYAL Serviced Suites, Singapore offers a central location and one bedroom to 2 bedroom apartments.

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Regency House
121 Penang Road,, Orchard, Singapore 238464

Located just behind Orchard Road, at the junction of Penang Road and Oxley Road, Regency House is within minutes by foot from the major shopping malls along Orchard road, which include Orchard Central, 313 Somerset, Centrepoint and Orchard Point. Besides the fine dining options along Orchard Road, the service apartment is a minute's walk from Killiney Road, which provides a wide selection of local and International cuisine.

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Shangri-La Apartments
1 Anderson Road, Tanglin, Singapore

Consisting of 127 units of one, two and three bedroom units, Shangri-La Apartments is located on one of the Singapore's most prestigious addresses.  It is located less than a 10-minute walk from ION Orchard and Orchard Road. Equipped with free wireless internet, the apartment complex offers a variety of facilities, including tennis courts, a fitness centre and a spa & wellness centre. The apartment complex also offers a lift, a 24 hour reception and a concierge. A business centre, babysitting / child services and laundry facilities are also available to guests.

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Somerset Bencoolen Singapore
51 Bencoolen Street, Bugis, Singapore

Offering one, two and three bedroom apartments, Somerset Bencoolen Singapore is centerally located in the old Civic District of Singapore, guests are a short walk from MRT station, shopping, business and entertainment districts. The residence is 10 minutes from Dhoby Ghaut Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station that provides access to many other destinations throughout the city. A welcomed alternative to a hotel, Somerset Bencoolen offers secure and comfortable private city apartments for business travel, holiday, extended stay or relocation.

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Somerset Liang Court Singapore
177B River Valley Road, Clarke Quay / Riverside, Singapore 179032

Somerset Liang Court Singapore is minutes between both the Central Business District and Orchard Road. It is ideal corporate and interim housing for the expatriate and family on project assignment or relocation. From the residence you can stroll to many historic sites and scenic locations from Fort Canning Park to the Boat Quay riverside. Experience the diversity of Singapore on your leisure vacation, business trip or extended stay in the comfort of a serviced apartment.

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Somerset Orchard Singapore
160 Orchard Road, 06-01 OG Orchard Point , Orchard, Singapore 238842

Located on Orchard Road near Somerset MRT Station, Somerset Orchard Singapore is one of the best situated serviced apartments in Singapore.The convenient location makes the residence ideal corporate and interim housing for the expatriate and family. Stroll at your leisure to the abundant and varied restaurants and shops in the main shopping district. Whether for travel, holiday, project assignment or relocation, you can enjoy city living in the security and comfort of a private apartment.

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Treetops Executive Residences
No.7 Orange Grove Road Singapore 258355

Offering 220 serviced apartments with a choice of one to four-bedroom and penthouses and enveloped in a relaxed ambiance with unique east-meet-west interiors and intelligent layouts, Treetops Executive Residences is a dream serviced apartment provider in Singapore.

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Wilby Bukit Timah
25 Wilby Road #01-03 Singapore 276300

Tucked among the lush greens of Bukit Timah's nature reserve, Wilby Bukit Timah is the perfect home for expatriates and their family members. Choose to spend the day at your balcony marveling at nature. Or immerse yourself in the serenity of your home office for an afternoon of productivity. Or instead soak yourself in the Jacuzzi with a drink or a read. Whatever you desire, find it at your metropolitan home, nestled in nature.

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Wilby Central
15 Queen Street #01-01 Tan Chong Tower Singapore 188537

Just a stroll from your office in the business district, lies a home that is concealed from the thronging city. Wilby Central provides the ideal corporate accommodation for executives and travellers. Exquisite elegance greets you as you open the doors to this downtown hideaway. A place of soothing relaxation created entirely for your pleasure and comfort. Experience this luxury living at your urban home in the city.

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Village Residence Clarke Quay
20 Havelock Road, Clarke Quay / Riverside, Singapore 059765

Located within walking distance away to Singapore’s Central Business District, Village Residence Clarke Quay provides easy access for executives on short stays in Singapore who have regular work commitments or frequent business meetings at Raffles Place and Tanjong Pagar areas. The service residences is also accessible by foot to a wide range of dining and shopping options along the Clarke Quay riverside and the rich cultural heritage which awaits at Chinatown. A brisk 5-minute walk will also bring you to Central shopping center and Clarke Quay MRT, which connects to rest of Singapore. In addition, the Orchard shopping belt is only 5 minutes away by car.

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Village Residence Hougang
1 Hougang Street 91 Singapore 538692

Located above Hougang One shopping mall, you enjoy the convenience of a shopping mall with a 24-hour supermarket, wide variety of food outlets, and fashion boutiques. In close proximity to the Business and Industrial Parks of northeast Singapore, Village Residence Hougang is a short 10-minute bus ride from both Hougang MRT and Buangkok MRT. The service residences is also a mere 20-minute drive from Orchard Road, the Central Business District and Singapore's Changi International Airport via expressway. Free shuttle service is provided to Ang Mo Kio MRT Station every weekday morning (except public holidays).

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Village Residence Robertson Quay
30 Robertson Quay, Clarke Quay / Riverside, Singapore 238251

Located on the banks of the Singapore River at the trendy Robertson Quay, Village Residence Robertson Quay offers a wide range of dining options for you to choose from within the vicinity. With the service residences also at the fringes of Singapore’s Central Business District, executives on short stays in Singapore who have regular work commitments or frequent business meetings at the Raffles Place and Tanjong Pagar areas will find its location ideal.

Far East Hospitality is renames its Village portfolio of hotels and residences

Far East Hospitality is renaming its Village portfolio of hotels and residences in line with a sharpened brand proposition for guests of delivering unique, authentic local experiences which is comfortable and memorable in a seamless manner. In addition to renaming, refurbishments will be unveiled for six of the eight Village properties. As Singapore’s largest operator of hotels and residences, this is part of Far East Hospitality’s broader strategy to refresh guest experience and provide a unified theme across the Village brand while delivering Singapore-inspired hospitality to guests.

On the Village brand refresh, Mr Arthur Kiong, Far East Hospitality’s Chief Executive Officer said, “Today’s generation of savvy guests want authentic, differentiated experiences. The Village brand has always been about providing these unique, local experiences through harnessing the strengths of the locales, and our guests have consistently told us that they appreciate the localized Singapore experience that Village properties provide. As a home-grown hospitality brand, the Far East brand of hospitality is one that is Singapore-inspired and we are bringing this to life by having each Village property draw inspiration from the immediate surroundings to be infused into the guest experience.”

Unified Village branding

With its strategic locations within Singapore’s cultural enclaves, Village hotels and residences draw inspiration and vitality from its surrounding neighbourhood to provide guests with opportunities to experience and explore the culture and local offerings by living like a local. These include regularly updated Walking Guides for guests at the respective precincts such as Kampong Glam and Little India and Robertson Quay. Guests staying at Village Hotel Albert Court and Village Hotel Bugis can expect to taste Indian Kulfi ice-cream, Chinese stuff buns and Malay pastries with Multicultural Food Tasting activities. Village Hotel Changi is also offering activities like cycling, yoga, zumba classes as well as day trips to Pulau Ubin for its guests. The hotel provides bicycle rental for the convenience of guests to commute around the surrounding vicinity.

In line with the focus on the unique experiences of the individual locations, the Village portfolio of hotels and residences will also be renamed to focus on the precincts they are situated in so that it is more intuitive for guests. The hotels and residences that have been renamed are:

New Name of Hotel/ Residence	Formerly Known As
Village Hotel Bugis悦乐武吉士酒店	Landmark Village Hotel
Village Hotel Albert Court 悦乐雅柏酒店	Albert Court Village Hotel
Village Hotel Changi 悦乐樟宜酒店	Changi Village Hotel
Village Residence Clarke Quay悦乐克拉码头公寓	Central Square Village Residences
Village Residence Robertson Quay 悦乐罗伯森码头公寓	Riverside Village Residences
Village Residence Hougang悦乐后港公寓	Hougang Village Residences
Village Residence West Coast 悦乐西海岸公寓	West Coast Village Residences

Later this year, the Peranakan-inspired Village Hotel Katong, which is also flagship hotel for the Village brand, will open its doors to guests. Located in the heart of Katong, Village Hotel Katong is a smoke-free hotel that will feature the Peranakan heritage of Singapore’s eastern regions of Katong and Marine Parade with Straits Chinese design accents.

Village refurbishment plans

As part of the Village brand refresh, the various properties will also undergo refurbishment in rooms, façade and facilities.

• Room upgrading at hotels: Village Hotel Albert Court and Village Hotel Changi will undergo the upgrading of its Deluxe and Superior rooms, and Village Hotel Bugis will upgrade its Deluxe and Club rooms. The hotel refurbishments will adapt contemporary motifs from its surrounding precincts to reflect the rich Singapore heritage and culture that guests can experience.
• Room, façade and facilities refresh at residences: Village Residence Clarke Quay guests will enjoy upgrades to apartment bedrooms, the property’s breakfast lounge area as well as new architecture at the poolside. Village Residence West Coast’s three-bedroom apartments have also been earmarked for upgrading and refurbishment, while Village Residence Hougang will undergo enhancements to the property’s façade and lobby landscape.

The refurbishment works for the Village hotels and residences are currently in progress and expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road, Singapore Opens 7 May

The much-anticipated 180-suite Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road, Singapore is slated to welcome its first guests on 7 May 2013 following the successful debut of the first Pan Pacific Serviced Suites in Singapore in 2008 and subsequent openings in Bangkok, Thailand and Ningbo, China.

Strategically located close to the rich cultural districts of Haji Lane and Arab Street as well as the Marina Bay Central Business District, Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road represents modern luxurious living at its finest.

Hotel-style hospitality and 24 hour Personal Assistant (PA) service
Seamlessly translating hotel-style hospitality into an extended-stay experience, the S$100 million development offers discrete, uncomplicated service and enriching experiences to its extended-stay residents. The property comprises four suite categories ranging from the 45-sqm One-Bedroom Deluxe Suite to the 66-sqm Two-Bedroom Premium Suite to suit every need. Each well-appointed serviced suite features tasteful furnishing, two LCD televisions, fully-equipped kitchenette and laundry facilities coupled with a personalised service delivery for an unmistakable Pacific Touch, providing the perfect “home-away-from-home” experience.

“Extended stay travellers are unique in that they require the convenience of modern hotel facilities, while seeking the comfort and privacy of a home and access to local cultural immersion opportunities all while trying to cope with operating outside their comfort zone,” said Andrew Donadel, General Manager. “As operators of hotels and serviced suites, Pan Pacific understands the unique nature and demands of these travellers and has adapted our hospitality expertise to create the Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road offering to meet the needs of the extended stay market.”

As part of its full service offering, Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road features a dedicated team of Personal Assistants (PA), who are on call 24 hours a day to help connect residents to business and social networks as they settle into a new city. With the support from PAs, residents are able to go about their daily lives, with the comfort and knowledge of a dependable support group.

Convenient access to business and leisure facilities
Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road boasts a host of lifestyle facilities from the cosy resident’s Living Room with a library and gaming corner equipped with an Xbox video game console. A state-of-the-art fitness centre and rooftop swimming pool complete the urban retreat experience. In addition, residents enjoy a ‘made-to-order’ breakfast at the Pacific Lounge on weekdays that includes a buffet spread of western and local favourites. A stay at Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road is also complemented with business amenities including complimentary WIFI access and meeting room facility. For added convenience, complimentary shuttle services travelling to the various business districts are available to guests.

Strategic location to business, cultural and entertainment hubs
This is the second Pan Pacific Serviced Suites in Singapore and will complement Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard, Singapore by offering customers an alternative and highly accessible location in the vibrant enclave of Beach Road, bordering the city and the Central Business District.

Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road is also close to Singapore’s vibrant entertainment and dining hubs such as Clarke Quay, Boat Quay and the Raffles Place business district. A short walk from Bugis or Nicoll Highway MRT stations, the property is only minutes away by train to popular tourist attractions such as Orchard Road, the Singapore Flyer and Gardens by the Bay.