GENEVA, May 21, 2018 – Kempinski Hotels announced plans to open The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore at Capitol Singapore, the first luxury heritage lifestyle destination in the state’s downtown Civic District, owned and managed by Singapore-based Perennial Real Estate Holdings Limited. Comprised of three historic buildings, Capitol Singapore is home to the premier shopping and dining destinations of the Capitol Piazza, the iconic Capitol Theatre, the luxurious Eden Residences Capitol and the upcoming The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore.

Rich with history and alive with memories, this iconic, carefully restored building offers the perfect stage for a cultural renaissance in modern Singapore. The hotel itself is an art deco gem, housed in the restored Capitol Building and Stamford House, with 157 guest rooms and suites. It will also feature leading international restaurants under the leadership of Michelin-starred cooks. The holistic Kempinski experience will extend beyond the hotel to the Galleria, a sheltered, air-conditioned promenade that forms part of the Capitol Piazza, where a series of classic Kempinski gastronomic delights will entice tourists and locals alike, with a selection of exquisite culinary treasures.

While hotel guests will have the ability to enjoy a wide range of arts and cultural performances and events at the Capitol Theatre, residents of Eden Residences Capitol will also have the ability to enjoy bespoke concierge and private service provided by The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore.

The full range of services at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore will be available over several phases towards the end of 2018, starting with the hotel’s opening in September.

Commenting on the collaboration, Pua Seck Guan, Chief Executive Officer of Perennial Real Estate Holdings Limited said: “We are delighted to appoint Kempinski to operate The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore. Kempinski is an internationally renowned hotelier known for his deep expertise in managing luxury hotels, resorts and serviced residences, hosting large-scale meetings and events and providing program support for theaters adjacent to his hotels. Combining the rich heritage of Capitol Singapore with the best traditions of European hospitality, The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore is poised to become an essential destination that will change service standards and create extraordinary guest experiences. We look forward to collaborating with Kempinski to extend Kempinski’s acclaimed touch beyond hotels to Capitol Piazza and Capitol Theatre, and usher in a new chapter for Capitol Singapore as the nation’s leading integrated luxury lifestyle destination.”

Bernold O. Schroeder, Vice-Chairman of the Management Board of Kempinski Hotels said: “Singapore is one of the world’s most exciting destinations and a crossroads between the past and the future, making it an ideal stage for our continued expansion in Asia. Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore will appeal to Singaporeans and international travelers alike as the ‘new new place’, blending the best of the city-state’s past with the energy, creativity and entrepreneurship of modern Singapore.”

The addition of The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore to the Kempinski portfolio is part of the company’s ongoing expansion into Asia, alongside the upcoming The Apurva Kempinski Bali. This unique property in Singapore preserves a long tradition of grand hotels and heritage Kempinski destinations, including the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski in Munich, built during the reign of King Maximilian II of Bavaria; the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, one of the grandest hotels ever built; Hotel Adlon Kempinski, opposite the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin; Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok; and, more recently, the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana, Cuba’s first five-star luxury hotel located in the heart of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The portfolio also includes former royal residences, such as the Ciragan Kempinski Palace in Istanbul, the palace of the last Ottoman rulers; and the Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski in Dresden, which August the Strong built for his beloved Countess Cosel.