Nestled in Orchard Road, Singapore’s celebrated shopping and lifestyle belt, is Grand Hyatt Singapore. Once the largest hotel in Southeast Asia, this leading establishment carries over five decades of storied history and a legacy of reinvention.
This festive season, it heralds an ambitious chapter, unveiling a multi-year renovation that masterfully redefines the art of luxury and modern hospitality. Grand Hyatt Singapore welcomes its established guests to “Come Home for Christmas,” to commemorate the special occasions in the setting that represents joy as the year draws to a close.
Although hotels have always been a place to rest or dine, hotels of the Grand Hyatt’s calibre are often made for guests to bask in the aspirational pleasures of life, even the hotels have long served as accommodations or dining options. Whether these are commemorated publicly or privately, such turning points are what makes the human experience. Hotels thus become more than temporary lodging —they create memories, where each touchpoint from design, service, to accommodation elevates any moment in time, particularly this holiday.
Far more than a structural overhaul, Grand Hyatt Singapore’s renovation is a promise to the celebration of warmth, family, and the timeless traditions that have made the luxury hotel as illustrious as it is today. Beyond its high-class amenities, it is a space that enriches connections and commemorate grand occasions —and at the heart of this renewal is The Shop, the hotel’s gourmet marketplace.
Located on the lobby level, The Shop offers an impressive range of Christmas takeaways, hampers and holiday delicacies. Standout items include the Slow-Roasted Whole Christmas Tom Turkey, served with rich gravy and cranberry sauce, and Brioche-Baked ASC-Certified Norwegian Salmon. Sweeten your celebrations with its indulgent creations like Marzipan Stollen, Coconut Praline & Lime Cheesecake, and Homemade Red Velvet Cake —each meticulously crafted with premium ingredients, ringing true to that festive spirit.
The experience continues by heading downstairs —quite literally, to take your taste buds higher flavour profiles. Pete’s Place, the hotel’s beloved Italian trattoria, offers a warm and authentic festive dining experience. Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day brunch feature seasonal ingredients woven into classic Italian dishes. It is as homely as savouring the robust seafood stew, Cacciucco alla Livornese and indulging in desserts like Vanilla Panna Cotta and Pete’s signature Tiramisu after, offering a feast that delights the senses and comforts the soul.
For a taste of Singapore’s rich culinary heritage, StraitsKitchen presents a Halal-certified menu that celebrates the city’s multicultural fabric. Expect a combination as bold and innovative as a Pineapple-Stuffed Tom Turkey Roast —a contestable twist on tradition and local tastebuds, to the Sambal-Marinated Barramundi Fillet, which offers a punch of spice and zest unique to the region. This celebration of flavours, thoughtfully curated for a diverse, worldly clientele.
While winter may be a distant dream in Singapore, you can still experience the magic of the holidays at Oasis, the poolside restaurant. With azure skies overhead and a spread of barbecue and seafood delights, festive dining trades in the cold for a tropical Christmas spread at Grand Hyatt Singapore. This al fresco experience includes feasting on Baked Rock Oysters, the succulent and grilled-to-perfection Lobster Thermidor with a Barbecued Christmas Turkey Roll for your loved ones to enjoy while embrace the equatorial charm.
Adding a touch of sophistication to the season, Le Pristine Singapore celebrates its inaugural festive menu. Helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Sergio Herman and Chef de Cuisine Sebastian Feldbacher, this ‘New Italian’ casual fine dining restaurant offers a refined experience steeped in elegance. Using the finest ingredients sourced from the Zeeland terroirs —a province of the Netherlands which translates to “Sea Land”, this exclusive menu blends Italian and Zeeland flavours in a creative fusion that is a must-try at the hotel.
This Christmas, it is not just about the delightful dining options nor the new facelift for Grand Hyatt Singapore. They have presented a holiday abode that nods to familiar comforts of home, creating the environment where guests can celebrate and relax in equal measure. Grand Hyatt Singapore reminds us that home is not a place —it is a feeling, one that comes alive when you “Come Home for Christmas.”
To learn more about Grand Hyatt Singapore’s festive offerings or place orders at The Shop, visit this link.
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