Staying at GPCH was such a wonderful experience!
Here are some of the moments worth mentioning.
I enjoyed using the bathtub. It was clean (no water spots or dust), easy to fill, and I love the deep curve shape that it had. It is one of the better-shaped bathtubs that I’ve seen.
Loving the Appelles toiletries. They smelled good and always remind me of Australia and their lovely range of eco-friendly bathroom products such as Aesop, Ideology, Le Labo, and Appelles. It’s great that quite a number of hotels use these products. Bathrobe was comfy too!
Water pressure from the shower was fine for me, despite what some reviews may say of how it constantly changes. It didn't for me.
I love the iconic fleur-de-lis pattern of the bathroom/room flooring (also seen at other parts of the hotel), and optional see-through bathroom to bedroom view that makes it so easily recognisable when you see them on socials. Optional being, you can draw the automated blinds if need be.
The iconic design of the flooring, to me also feels very classy and gives it a very English, almost Jane Austen, aristocratic feel.
Touch control panel for lighting/ac in the room was easy to use. Though perhaps I do wish there was a way to reduce the ac to below 20. Throughout my stay, it only fell to 19.6 once before constantly rising to 20-21 degrees. It definitely felt hotter than that.
Room, furnishings and amenities (such as the fridge, kettle, water machine) were very clean, not dusty, and also didn’t look as weathered despite its age. I did however find an unused disposable eye drop under the bed as I was making it, perhaps dropped by a previous guest.
Pillows provided were alright for me too, and I didn’t require any from changes from the plethora of pillows on offer on their pillow menu. I am also glad that the hotel did not have one of those decorative cushions that no one actually uses, so there was no need to put those aside.
I enjoyed the crystal club privileges very much!
Level 9 was very peaceful and quiet. Breakfast was absolutely lovely! The muffins that came with the eggs benedict were so melt-in-your-mouth soft, I can never look at another muffin the same way again. I will dream about those muffins forever! Also love their range of cheeses (blue, camembert, brie) which was there almost throughout the day. Cheese is life! The alcohol range for their evening cocktail was alright too, allowing us to make either a gin and tonic, rum with coke, or have drinks neat like a vodka neat.
Pool at Level 4 was great! It’s not often that a pool has a nice view, and sometimes not even some of the 5-star hotels have a good pool view. But GPCH does! The pool overlooks the temple-like roof Chinese Chamber of Commerce building, which gives it rather quaint, tranquil and iconic look. An unmatched view so to speak, accentuated by the hotel’s luscious flora and nature decor. A Shangri-La sort of feel! I love it!
Roof top of the hotel offered a nice view of Esplanade and MBS, which was nice, though I still feel the pool is a nicer place to chill at!
The staff of GPCH are super friendly and I am forever grateful for their hospitality! From the housekeeping team, to the very attentive and friendly folks at Level 9 lounge. Check in and check out was a breeze too!
It was nice to finally stay at GPCH albeit for only night, having only recced the rooms or sat at the lobby before, due to work. It is understandable why it’s been used by many artist management for their groups and bands. Each stay feels like you’ve entered in a private club. Beautifully quiet.
The hotel is dignified and polished in a way that makes it a comfortable stay that you will remember in the long run. It does not stand out loudly among its neighbours, but it is in its hidden aspects where you find its gems. Where the words more is less and less is more, this rings especially true for GPCH. Its quiet, introspective detail to human needs is what makes them shine!
Thank you Jeane, Audrey and team fo
