Unveiling the Standard Singapore: A Fall Oasis for Urban Explorers

The vibrantly anticipated arrival of The Standard brand’s foray into Singapore is slated for the fourth quarter of 2024, and if you’re not already intrigued, let me set the scene. Nestled along the prestigious Orange Grove Road, this sleek establishment is just a leisurely stroll from the impeccably curated wonders of the UNESCO Botanic Gardens and the notorious Orchard Road shopping district—because who doesn’t want a little designer retail therapy to accompany their hotel stay?

Now, picture this: an eight-floor marvel that houses 143 rooms, each graced with floor-to-ceiling windows, offering views that could make even the most mundane breakfast feel like a scene out of *Breakfast at Tiffany’s*—minus the diamonds, of course. Designed by The Standard’s in-house team in collaboration with the Ministry of Design, this hotel looks poised to blend luxurious comfort with a touch of Singapore’s inimitable charm.

But wait, there’s more! Dining options are bound to whet your appetite for experience. Kaya, the Japanese izakaya-style bar and restaurant, is set to make waves, while the street-level Café Standard bistro promises to serve up a delightful array of culinary temptations. And let’s not forget: both venues will warmly embrace the public, because why should hotel guests have all the fun, right?

With backing from Hollywood’s glitterati—think Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz, and the ever-dashing Benicio del Toro—it’s hard not to raise an eyebrow. Andre Balazs, the mastermind behind the original Standard Hotel on the incandescent Sunset Strip in Hollywood, opened that spot in 1999 and hasn’t looked back since. It's hard to believe that just three years later, The Standard, Downtown LA, took over a former oil company building and transformed it into a siren song for Tinseltown’s elite.

It’s great on screen, too! The former Hollywood hotspots may now haunt the past, but their legacy lives on, gracefully appearing in films like *Get Him to the Greek* and the beloved series *Entourage*—proof that you just never know where you might find inspiration, or your next cocktail, right?

While the original Los Angeles locations have closed shop, The Standard has expanded its horizons, quite literally, with properties in New York, Miami, London, The Maldives, Hua Hin, Ibiza, and Bangkok. And don’t you dare blink! New hotels are in the works for fabulous cities like Melbourne, Lisbon, Brussels, Vienna, Dublin, Dubai, Mexico, and Austin. Talk about a road trip!

In a twist that sounds like a plot straight out of a screenwriter's room, Hyatt Hotels recently announced their plans to rope in Standard International and its ensemble of brands, including The Standard, The StandardX, The Peri, Bunkhouse Hotels, and The Manner. This merger has all the makings of a business partnership worthy of a rom-com plot twist—filled with potential angst, drama, and, hopefully, a satisfying ending.

So, grab your schedules and mark those calendars, because The Standard, Singapore isn’t just another hotel—it’s the promise of exceptional experiences, chic aesthetics, and perhaps even the chance to brush elbows with someone famous. Now, who wouldn’t want to check in?