THERE is something very surreal about swimming in an infinity pool high above the ground. I took a morning dip at the level-12 pool at Quincy and felt like I was floating on air.
As I swam, I was eye-level with the view of the rooms of York Hotel opposite and Far East Plaza in the background. At one section of the pool, I could see all the way down - to the little pond and grass patch below. Scary.
This was one of the most unique experience of my one-night complimentary stay at Quincy over the weekend (March 27). The 108-room boutique hotel is one of the latest new additions to the hospitality scene in Singapore.
PHOTOS: QUINCY
The rooms were done up in plenty of mirrors, glass, metal and brown hues which gave it a very contemporary and modern feel. The bed was comfortable and the showers warm, meeting my most basic requirement.
The one other perk was the fact that the standard room rate comes with three meals, an evening cocktail, two pieces of laundry a day, pick-up from the airport (which I didn't require, of course), internet and mini-bar.
The internet was great and very responsive. Both the wired and wireless variety were available.
There was also a huge LCV TV which came with cables which allowed me to plug in a DVD player or computer if I wanted to screen some movies or work on it while lying back on the bed.
Then there was also the well-stocked mini-bar with beers, juices, soft drinks and water together with the usual coffee and tea. For the peckish, there was also packets of potato chips. The best thing is they are all included in the room package.
So out went the lesson my parents taught me from young: Do not to consume anything from the hotel room's mini-bar because they are expensive. But my night at Quincy, I could sit back and relax, watch a travel programme on TV while enjoying my pack of potato chips and can of beer without any guilt or burning a hole in my pocket.
My other favourite experience is being able to watch TV while I take a soak in the tub because of the glass panel they used to separate the two rooms instead of a concrete wall.
I had a good night's sleep and couldn't ask for more.
Lim Weichean stayed at Quincy courtesy of the hotel.
Information about the hotel:
Quincy
Add: 22 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore 228517
Website: www.quincy.com.sg
For reservations, call: 6496-7699
Promotional rates till end April: $208++