Mark your calendars, folks – the Grand Hyatt Singapore will be opening its doors next Wednesday.

The hotel closed in September 2022 for renovations, and is slated to reopen nearly two years later, on 10 July 2024. This multi-million-dollar facelift has resulted in a top-to-bottom overhaul of the property, adding more guestrooms and pivoting to a central focus on holistic wellness.

The 699-key luxury hotel will unveil its new look in stages, and will be fully open by 2025. The first stage of this reopening will introduce guests to bold, vibrant spaces including the Grand Wing where guests may convene, and the nature-inspired Terrace Wing, which features lush landscaping that opens up to an awe-inspiring cascading waterfall.

“We have a 25-metre wellness lap pool and a 24/7 fitness centre with all the latest equipment,” said Tricia Quak, senior manager for Hyatt’s field marketing and communications (South Korea and Southeast Asia).

One of the refreshed Grand Hyatt Singapore’s main features includes a cascading waterfall within the hotel. Photo Credit: Grand Hyatt Singapore

Alongside these amenities will be the residential spa and fitness centre Damai, Quak shared, which will function as an integrated wellness hub surrounded by nature and gardens that blends “traditional remedies with science-based therapies” to offer a balanced wellbeing experience.

The Grand Hyatt Singapore will also be introducing Thea Wong, stepping into the new role of director of well-being – a new role created uniquely for the hotel to make good on its commitment to well-rounded wellbeing.

According to Quak, Wong’s role will be to champion the hotel’s wellbeing efforts, creating “carefully-curated programmes that really translate from mindfulness to wellness” for the hotel’s guests and community.

“The Grand Hyatt Singapore is set to redefine luxury hospitality with a great focus on holistic wellbeing,” shared Wong. “We will be introducing a range of programmes and events for guests, colleagues and communities, to help them reconnect with themselves, and we hope to be able to create this environment where everyone feels safe to learn and grow in their journey of wellbeing.”

All that’s broken is still gold

One such programme is the kintsugi workshop that Grand Hyatt Singapore will be introducing to guests and colleagues alike, in partnership with the Kintsugi Art Studio in Singapore.

First originating in Japan, kintsugi is the art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with lacquer, commonly dusted or mixed with powdered gold, and is seen as mindful symbolism of embracing the flawed or imperfect.

By participating in this wellness programme, Wong says, guests will be able to experience a “healing process” of their own, which will encourage transformation and resilience.

By introducing in-house kintsugi workshops, Grand Hyatt Singapore aims to position itself as a hub of wellness and mindfulness. Photo Credit: Natalie Chew

Posh nosh

It’s impossible to recharge the mind and body without adequate nourishment, and the Grand Hyatt Singapore’s menu of dining experiences seeks to impress.

As the crown jewel within the transformed Grand Hyatt Singapore, Le Pristine Singapore will mark Michelin-starred Chef Sergio Herman’s debut in Southeast Asia, paying tribute to classic European cuisine with contemporary style and flair.

Guests will also find old favourites at the venue, with the refreshed Pete’s Place ready to charm with classic Italian cuisine – think wood-fired oven pizzas, wholesome pasta, freshly-baked bread, and delectable desserts amidst the rustic ambiance of a reimagined trattoria.

With old and new offerings, guests may indulge in local and international gastronomical journeys of their own. Photo Credit: Grand Hyatt Singapore

For a more local flavour profile, guests may look no further than StraitsKitchen, which brings the marketplace to the city centre with true-blue Singaporean favourites such as Popiah, Chilli Crab, Butter Chicken, and Satay – and pair off with any selection of homemade local beverages.

The Terrace Wing will be the first to open next Wednesday, with the hotel’s rooms and suites reopening in stages across this and next year. The Grand Wing will open in 2025.