Expat Choice | Experience the Grandeur of The Clan Hotel Singapore

The Clan Hotel Singapore by Far East Hospitality officially opened on 1 March 2021, making it the first property to debut under The Clan Hotel brand by Far East Hospitality, and anchoring the group’s vision in rethinking what luxury means to a new generation of experience-driven travellers.

Situated at the crossroads of culture and commerce within the Far East Square heritage precinct and Telok Ayer district, The Clan Hotel Singapore is mere minutes away from commercial buildings in Raffles Place and Tanjong Pagar; cultural sites around Chinatown; as well as uniquely Singaporean sights such as Marina Bay and Gardens by the Bay.

The story of The Clan Hotel and its operating philosophy is unique in that it tells the story of our Chinese forefathers in a contemporary setting. The Clan Hotel was built to reflect the success stories of humble immigrants and their strong bond that lasted through the generations, from past to present.

The Clan Hotel Singapore

For The Clan Hotel Singapore, it is the story of the Telok Ayer/Amoy district that the property sits in—the touchpoints, services and experiences have been curated to unveil stories of the vicinity and local culture.

The Clan Hotel Singapore has an inventory of 324 rooms across three distinct room categories; Grand Premier, Premier and Deluxe rooms. Signature to the hotel are the MASTER Series rooms, comprising 18 Grand Premier and 60 Premier Rooms, offering highly customised touchpoints catered to the discerning traveller.

Designed to inspire a sense of belonging, the MASTER Series guest experience starts even before their arrival at the hotel, with personalised services like airport check-in, luggage forwarding and luxury airport transfers. Upon arrival at the hotel, guests are greeted with a tea ceremony at the hotel lobby, where self-check-in kiosks are available for those who prefer contactless, instant access to their rooms.

The Clan Hotel Singapore

After check-in, all guests will find a welcome amenity kit and complimentary in-room refreshments to enjoy, while soaking in the picturesque view of traditional shophouses and contrasting skyscrapers from their rooms. Each guest of the MASTER Series rooms will have the option of an in-room check-in experience along with a personalised orientation of the hotel, exclusively arranged for by The Clan Keeper.

MASTER Series room guests are also entitled to an all-day breakfast spread to be enjoyed in-room or at the hotel restaurant, luxurious bath amenities with a selection of nourishing essential oils and aromatic salts for an in-room spa experience, a distinct turndown service, as well as access to personal concierge services provided by The Clan Keepers, including personalised shopping and a local precinct tour, among others.

Sky Pool, Level 30 is a calming oasis with a bird’s eye view of the surrounding heritage district, guests may enjoy the hotel’s Sky Pool and Jacuzzi, fitted with semi-submerged lounge chairs on the top floor of the building. Shower Suites and changing facilities available for early check-ins and late check-outs.

During their stay, guests will also experience the various touchpoints by The Clan Collective—a programme and network comprising a varied group of local craftsmen, artists and influential figures, who are widely regarded as keepers of culture and heritage in Singapore. Their contributions amplify the stories of community and culture within the grounds of the hotel—from invoking a sense of space through the hotel lobby artwork to outfitting The Clan Keepers; the curation of an all-hawker-fare in-room dining menu; and producing a locally brewed craft beer with a story to tell.

Decked with floor-to-ceiling windows, QĪN Restaurant & Bar offers a magnificent bird’s eye view of the historic shophouses of Telok Ayer and one of Singapore’s oldest streets. Taking up two levels within The Clan Hotel, QĪN Restaurant & Bar by TungLok Group is open daily to the general public.

Visitors can stop by the restaurant on Level 4 to enjoy creative renditions of Asian classics, all prepared with exemplary cooking methods. Featuring creations like Chilli Crab Crostini, Siphon Mushroom Tea, and ‘Sang Mein’, indulge in QĪN’s extensive menu that showcases Singapore’s melting pot of cultures.

For those who are looking for a place to unwind, QĪN’s bar on the Level 5 provides a wide selection of wines and liquors. To enjoy the full QĪN experience, we recommend visitors to take their pick from “The QĪN Tales” that presents specially concocted cocktails that come packed with flavour and a story to tell.

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Rebecca

02 Mar 2022 , Wed

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RATED 7.5 / 8

With short-term travel still not easy in Singapore and after nearly two years of staycations at some of Singapore’s finest, it was a true delight to experience The Clan Hotel – a new modern lux hotel steeped in heritage and located right on the nexus of the CBD and Chinatown.

Arriving at The Clan’s staycation experience starts with a luxury car pick-up at your front door. No need to lift a finger to call your transport, its all smoothly arranged for you and a sign of the commitment to service excellence for the most discerning traveller.

With a warm greeting we are escorted through the impressive dark door where you could be forgiven for not noticing the presence of the hotel and seated in the bright and tasteful lobby area for our welcome tea ceremony. The Clan Hotel’s story acknowledges the original Chinese clans who used to occupy the Telok Ayer district and the décor and service experience is designed to reflect the stories of these humble immigrants.

After our refreshing tea ceremony, we are shown to our room, a Premier corner room on the 21st floor with a remarkable view of the city and the surrounding shop houses. The modern hotel building perfectly positioned in the midst of the original settlers shophouses provides a contrasting and dramatic vista.

The room exhibits impeccable and intelligent design with all the modern touches a seasoned traveller could expect – from the filtered water tap (to reduce plastic bottle waste), to the automated Japanese toilet and push-button Italian coffee machine. Touches of Chinese heritage and exhibited throughout in the artwork, design features and the traditional Chinese tea set complete with a gourmet tea selection. And as an extra touch, guests are able to choose from a range of divine handcrafted speciality soaps.

All the hotel amenities and services can be accessed from the TV and from there we were able to arrange our activities for the rest of the stay, including our delicious lunch at Qin restaurant. Qin, a modern Chinese focused on reimagining favourite classics has floor to ceiling windows overlooking Amoy Street and a decidedly “non-hotel” restaurant vibe. Some of our favourite dishes included the Chilli Crab Crostini with pomelo, avocado and herbs and the Butternut Pumpkin Soup with maple-glazed pumpkin and curry oil – both dishes exhibiting a balance of East meets West. The restaurant is a great choice for a more upmarket city-based lunch even for those not staying at the hotel.

After lunch the perfect staycation activity is of course some pool time and this maybe our highlight of the stay. The stunning infinity pool overlooking the skyscrapers and shophouses was every bit serene and tranquil despite the inner-city locale. My personal favourite was discovering the spacious hot jacuzzi, a rare sight in steamy Singapore – after a cool dip in the pool it was the perfect place to relax and wind down amongst the green garden surrounds.

While we didn’t venture to the gym preferring a more relaxed mode for our staycation it occupies an impressive space with plenty of the latest gym gadgets including boxing, cross-fit and even a giant screen where you can choose your preferred exercise class.

Sunset arrives and we get a stunning view from the pool before heading down to the outdoor terrace space to enjoy a few cocktails with friends. This aspect of the building looks down over Far East Square, where you again feel emerged in the old versus new ambience.

After a peaceful and restful nights sleep in the comfortable king-sized bed we were booked into one of the experiences thoughtfully arranged by the hotel staff. This was a Scent Workshop at Scent by Six in Somerset. A thoroughly engaging, informative and entertaining journey around scents, how they are compiled and even the change to blend our own special fragrance.

The final afternoon we continued with some much-appreciated relaxing pool time, which again was immensely tranquil with not another guest in sight (one definite benefit of a weekday inner-city staycation).

All to soon we were checking out (late of course) and leaving with very fond memories of a perfectly executed staycation in a truly luxurious modern hotel.

With The Clan’s roots in Asian heritage and this evident throughout all their spaces and experiences, I would highly recommend this stay for friends or business colleagues who are visiting Singapore and want something 5-star with more of an Asian feel and local touches.

Of course, locals and expats who love their foodie experiences, local heritage and some quiet pool time would most definitely enjoy this as well.