Stunning hotel-in-a-garden PARKROYAL on Pickering to open by end-2012
The 15,000-sqm of lush gardens constitutes more than twice the hotel¡¯s total land area.
According to a release, scheduled to open at the end of 2012, PARKROYAL on Pickering is the latest iconic hotel landmark in Singapore, with a stunning hotel-in-a-garden
concept that incorporates energy-saving features throughout the building. As the flagship, brand-defining PARKROYAL hotel, the 367-room PARKROYAL on Pickering
promises to be ¡®Your Trusted Local Companion.¡¯ The hotel is situated at the gateway of Singapore¡¯s Central Business District, Hong Lim Park and bustling Chinatown;
close to various modes of public transportation. It is minutes away from waterfront dining and entertainment options along the Singapore River as well as vibrant
nightlife hotspots at Clarke Quay and Boat Quay. PARKROYAL is a ¡®hotel-in-a-garden¡¯ featuring some 15,000 square metres of lush gardens, waterfalls and planter
walls, which constitutes more than twice the hotel¡¯s total land area. It is Singapore¡¯s first zero-energy sky gardens powered by solar energy cells and has a diverse
variety of over 10 flora species to beautify the hotel compound. It has a comprehensive energy and water conservation features such as the light, rain and motion sensors,
as well as the use of rain harvesting and NEWater (recycled water) and was awarded the BCA (Building and Construction Authority) Green Mark Platinum, Singapore¡¯s highest
rating for green buildings. It is also the Winner of the Solar Pioneer Award as one of the first in the country¡¯s hospitality sector to use a solar energy system.
David Sullivan, General Manager PARKROYAL on Pickering said: ¡°Our PARKROYAL on Pickering team is excited about finally opening the doors to the flagship PARKROYAL hotel
here in Singapore at the end of the year. It¡¯s been a rewarding journey as we bring to life this unique hotel-in-garden concept. We are eager to welcome guests to our
refreshing brand of urban hospitality and look forward to being Your Trusted Local Companion by providing a modern and comfortable guest environment and sharing
new insights into the vibrant and exciting city that is Singapore.¡±
