Located central of Singapore, the Swissotel Merchant Court is a gorgeous enclave from the hustle of busy life in Singapore. The hotel is designed in a casual colonial style with Straits Chinese influence. It is situated just outside the Central MRT and next to Clarke Quay where the hippest and most happening watering hole and dining destination is located in Singapore. A few bus stops away is Chinatown one of the oldest settlement in Singapore, and a total sight to behold especially the month before each lunar new year.
I must say that I love the pool and gym area. The pool is large enough to allow you to swim laps and at the end of the pool is a man made waterfall. I love to stand under the waterfall as the water jets is strong enough giving you a good back massage. Don't be deceived by the smallness of the gym from first glance, there are actually 3 levels of it. The first level contains running machines and weights, 2nd level is the stretching area, and the third level houses cross training and rowing machines. Working out at the 3rd level is the best as you get to enjoy a great view of Clarke Quay. Personally I would have come to the gym more often had I known the existence of the 3rd floor, which I only did on my last day here.
Just next to the Swissotel Merchant Court is a relatively new and small mall called The Central. What's great about the mall is its many Japanese restaurants as well as Japanese supermarket found at the basement. Clarke Quay is also well known for Liang Court which also has a strong Japanese influence. In fact it probably is a place where most Japanese would shop and dine. Liang Court is about a 15 minute walk away from Swissotel Merchant Court. Do check out this little Japanese bakery called Tampopo Deli which is famous for fresh cream puffs and very light Japanese tea cakes.
I must say that I love the pool and gym area. The pool is large enough to allow you to swim laps and at the end of the pool is a man made waterfall. I love to stand under the waterfall as the water jets is strong enough giving you a good back massage. Don't be deceived by the smallness of the gym from first glance, there are actually 3 levels of it. The first level contains running machines and weights, 2nd level is the stretching area, and the third level houses cross training and rowing machines. Working out at the 3rd level is the best as you get to enjoy a great view of Clarke Quay. Personally I would have come to the gym more often had I known the existence of the 3rd floor, which I only did on my last day here.
Just next to the Swissotel Merchant Court is a relatively new and small mall called The Central. What's great about the mall is its many Japanese restaurants as well as Japanese supermarket found at the basement. Clarke Quay is also well known for Liang Court which also has a strong Japanese influence. In fact it probably is a place where most Japanese would shop and dine. Liang Court is about a 15 minute walk away from Swissotel Merchant Court. Do check out this little Japanese bakery called Tampopo Deli which is famous for fresh cream puffs and very light Japanese tea cakes.
