New-look Grand Hyatt Singapore opens July 10

One of the grand dames of Singapore's five-star hotelscape, the Grand Hyatt Singapore is about to emerge from a multi-million dollar make-over which has stretched across nearly two years.

The new-look Grand Hyatt Singapore is slated to reopen July 10 – so what can visitors expect to see when the Grand Hyatt Singapore finally returns to the Scotts Road stage?

For starters, the Lion City landmark is adopting a significantly more contemporary design.

These 1 King Bed Deluxe Rooms in the Grand Wing have a spacious 54 sqm footprint.

Rooms in the Grand Wing will feature a soothing colour palette of chocolate, sand and timber, enhanced by welcome pops of colour from the soft furnishings and polished brass light fixtures.

A new-look 1 King Bed Deluxe Room in the Grand Wing of the Grand Hyatt Singapore.

In the tech stakes are 65-inch Smart LED TVs (with now-obligatory casting functionality), an Illy coffee machine and Bluetooth-enabled alarm clock, alongside bathrooms equipped with rain showers and bath amenities from Balmain.

1 King Bed Rooms in the Terrace Wing have a functional multipurpose table and walk-in wardrobe.

King Bed Deluxe Rooms and Grand Suites take things up a notch in the design stakes with lighter, brighter decor and more refined furnishings.

The new-look Grand Suite King.

The Grand Wing itself is being reimagined ”as a contemporary and urban wing” according to Hyatt.

This will be dressed with urban landscaping and what Hyatt describes as “a series of natural immersion gardens (and) lounging day-beds designed into the guestrooms (which) will be upgraded with enhanced soundproofing capabilities for a more restful experience.”

A Premium Garden Access room in the Grand Hyatt Singapore.

As with every good five-star Singapore hotel, dining will be an experience worth relishing.

Signature restaurant Mezza9 will make way for Le Pristine Singapore – a new “world-class culinary concept” in collaboration with acclaimed Dutch chef-entrepreneur Sergio Herman, who will be making his Southeast Asian debut at the hotel.

That will be complemented by poolside venue Oasis, which the says will offer “a homely and hearty menu with fun-crafted beverage selections” plus BBQ nights...

The Grand Hyatt's aptly-named Oasis.

... while long-time favourites the Martini Bar and Pete’s Place Italian restaurant are also on their way back.

The Grand Hyatt Singapore's Martini Bar.

The same goes for Straits Kitchen, which will be plating up local favourites such as chilli crab, satay, and colourful Nyonya Kuehs (bite-size sweet and savoury cakes), together with Teh Tarik pulled tea...

Savour authentic Singaporean flavours at Straits Kitchen.

... and Brix, the popular basement nightclub located outside the hotel itself.

Brix at the Grand Hyatt Singapore.

However, the Grand Hyatt Singapore’s rooms and suites will re-open in stages across this year and through 2025.

The Terrace Wing – which will now retain this name, after plans to rename it the Wellness Wing were abandoned – is first to emerge from behind the hoardings, with the Grand Wing to follow in 2025.

A daybed in one of the Grand Hyatt Singapore's Terrace Suites.

The exclusive Grand Club on Level 1M of the Grand Wing is also on a 2025 timeline...

Grand Club welcomes eligible guests for breakfast, all-day refreshments and evening cocktails.

... until which, guests in Club rooms and with Club access courtesy of their World of Hyatt Globalist status will be accommodated at the residential-style 10|Scotts lobby lounge.

The 10|Scotts lobby lounge.

The Grand Hyatt Singapore was one of the city’s original five-star hotels, debuting in 1971 as the Hyatt Regency.

Its location at 10 Scotts Road puts the Grand Hyatt at the busy downtown hub of Orchard Road, where the intersection is framed by rival Marriott, local department store Tangs and the Ion Orchard mega-mall.

A greener entry awaits for the Grand Hyatt Singapore.

And if you’re headed to the Red Dot, don’t miss the city’s Michelin-approved eateries, ranging from value-for-money restaurants to hawker centre stalls, and take time out to discover Singapore like a local.

Additional reporting by David Flynn.