Far East Hospitality Uncovers Details Of Soon-To-Be-Launched Peranakan-Inspired Hotel In Singapore

Up for an official launch on November 6th, 2013, Village Hotel Katong in Singapore lets visitors experience the rich Peranakan culture.

Village Hotel Katong, Far East Hotel's latest addition to its growing portfolio, is set to enchant guests with its Peranakan-inspired design, vitality and hospitality. The hotel, poised to be one of Singapore's premier accommodations, will be officially launched on November 6th, 2013. Its debut coincides with the fourth anniversary of Far East Hospitality's Village Hotels & Residences brand.

Village Hotel Katong consists of 229 rooms, each reflecting the strong Peranakan heritage of the surrounding Katong and Joo Chiat districts in Singapore. The S$30M refurbishment replaces the former Paramount Hotel and Shopping Centre, following Far East Hospitality's acquisition of rights to the project operations in February 2012, For more information, visit http://www.stayvillage.com.

"The Peranakan culture is unique to the Southeast Asia region and synonymous with the Katong precinct, and is one that fascinates both locals and travelers," said Mr. Arthur Kiong, Chief Executive Officer of Far East Hospitality. "With the cornerstone of the Village brand being our delivery of authentic, local experiences through harnessing the strengths of the locales, the infusion of Peranakan influences in Village Hotel Katong makes for a perfect fit."

Village Hotel Katong will delight guests with pieces of Peranakan-inspired artwork created in collaboration with heART Studio, a local private art studio that encourages and nurtures creativity in children through art. The paintings by children aged 5 to 12, as well as the studio's teachers are proudly displayed in the hotel's 55 Premier Peranakan, Club Rooms and the hotel's lift lobbies.

The Katong Kitchen embraces a new dining concept, just as the Katong V, a new retail attraction which adjoins the hotel, is a new idea. Katong Kitchen features modern Peranakan design and features an array of dishes reflective of the district, including fare from Nonya, Macanese, Asian, local Chinese to Western cuisine.

Katong V offers restaurants, cafes, beauty and wellness salons, education & enrichment services, a supermarket and other services. The amenities all reflect the vibrant Peranakan charm, while also presenting an exciting mix of reputable merchants. Other hotel amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi access, complimentary airport shuttle service, cable TV, mini bar, swimming pool and gymnasium.

Village Hotel Katong is a 10-minute drive to the Singapore Expo and 15-minute drive to the Changi International Airport, Central Business District and Orchard Road shopping belt. It is also within a 5-minute walk to the Parkway Parade Shopping Mall and 10-minute walk to the East Coast Park.

To celebrate Village Hotel Katong's official launch, Far East Hospitality is offering the "Opening Promotion" package which starts at S$178++. It consists of a complimentary breakfast for two at Katong Kitchen, lobster laksa for two, complimentary Wi-Fi access and one complimentary round of mini-bar refreshments.