It has been a while since I’ve stayed in a boutique property. Most recently, I was invited to Ann Siang House, a boutique 20-room hotel right smack at one of my favorite places in Singapore, in Ann Siang Road near the tourist attractions of Singapore’s Chinatown. While most boutique hotels do not come with full-service F&B options, Ann Siang House boasts of not one but four bars and restaurants with each having a distinct proposition.
During the grand opening, I was able to try out the various wine and dine venues. Right by the lobby of the hotel is the former Mr and Mrs Maxwell, a casual dining venue by day and a speakeasy in the night. Upon check-in, I was served a welcome drink by the bartender – a refreshing lychee concoction that served to mark the beginning of my stay. A staff member then led me to my room.
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