Room

my humble abode… for 2 nights at least!

I was promptly shown to my room, which is a Studio Superior. I realized how they implemented the “hotel residence” concept immediately upon entering. The first thing I noticed was the kitchenette. It was well-stocked with pots and pans, utensils, plates and glasses tucked away in the drawers. I had no intention to cook during my stay but I could have easily done so if I wanted to. There was an electric stove on the counter as well as a microwave. As a little touch, they also provided some microwavable popcorn which is useful for those late night hunger pangs!

The bathroom was also something else. It came well-stocked with toiletries from Malin + Goetz, with Capri being the first hotel in Singapore to use this brand. The bathroom also had a walk-in closet which makes sense because the kitchen counter is occupying the space where the cabinets are usually situated in hotel rooms. All the amenities that one would expect from a serviced apartment are there, including an iron and ironing board, laundry basket as well as a safe. But what’s interesting is their safe C it’s big enough to handle relatively large electric gadgets and it had an electric outlet inside! It goes to show the amount of thought that came with the designing of the rooms. Just handy for those much needed phone or laptop charges!

My room had a 42-inch flat screen LED TV, DVD player as well as a Geneva Sound System iPod / iPhone dock. And with a king-sized bed to top it off, I was beginning to think that I need not leave the hotel for the entire weekend!

the studio grand room has over double the floor space of the superior rooms, inclusive of a well-furnished balcony

The hotel staff was also kind enough to show me their biggest room, the Studio Grand with 70 sqm of floor space. Compared to my room, it had sufficient space to make a distinct living area as well as a terrace with outdoor furnishings. Amenities-wise, the room came with other extras like a Nespresso machine as well as a bathtub.

Facilities

and to think this is just a laundry room! guests actually get to play more than do chores! you’ll need to be careful as you may end up forgetting about your laundry altogether!

still in the ‘spin & play’ laundry room, i finally settled for the one with the cicolette machine & trx

The hotel’s facilities are just as impressive as the rooms. But I thought the former are a step ahead in terms of innovation. Capri has added a new twist to the drabby laundry room through their “Spin & Play” concept. Each floor comes with a self-service laundry room. And to add fun to the chore, they’ve installed some pretty cool amenities to make the wait much more fun. In my floor, there was an Xbox in the laundry room. And it actually differs per floor. Some floors have iPads but my personal favorite is the one floor that had a Cicolette machine and TRX. I thought the idea of having a mini-workout while doing one’s laundry is ingenious. It’s also pretty funny, but there’s no denying its originality!

i wasn’t kidding when i said they had an underwater treadmill, and here’s proof!

There is a pool area in the 2nd level of the hotel. No one was using the pool when I went for the night swim and I had the entire space to myself, jacuzzi included! The gym is located just next to the pool. For a hotel gym, it is “well-stocked” consisting of several machines and treadmills. For those not satisfied with the usual offerings, there is also an underwater treadmill installed in the pool, said to be the first of its kind in Singapore.

for a hotel gym, they have a good number of machines

From the gym, it’s a short walk to the spa. At the time of my stay, it was not yet open. But the hotel’s plan is to turn the 2nd level into a relaxation zone. It even plans to open a pool bar in the coming months.

Food

I really have to give a shoutout to Capri’s all-day dining restaurant, Caprilicious. Normally, whenever I hear of “all-day dining” concepts, I do not expect much so I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food come chow time. Despite not winning in terms of variety of dishes, those that I tried were certainly excellent. I recommend their Spanish tapas. It’s in a separate menu so if you do ever make your way here, do ask for the tapas menu.

the tapas i tried (clockwise) — gratinated mussels w/ salad (my personal favorite); meatballs w/ peccorino shavings; wild mushroom risotto croquettes

mains (clockwise) — sea bass with warm tomato-olive-caper-tapenade, spaghetti cartoccio; rack of lamb (my favorite); coq au vin (chicken with wine)

My stay also came with breakfast. The spread consisted of a good variety of what I consider as morning food, including pastries, cereals, fruits, cold cuts, and even local dishes. I stayed for 2 nights in the hotel and was pleased to note that their breakfast offerings change from day-to-day. This is even more relevant for long-stayers. Imagine if you had to eat the exact same breakfast for days on end!