All Standard and Superior rooms in the Orchard Wing have been tastefully re-decorated, each completely redesigned in a contemporary concept set against modern essentials with a touch of Chinese art. The rooms also feature bathrooms with private enclosure that has glass panel dividers which allow a view into the bedroom and a roller shutter screen can be drawn down for complete privacy.

The featured highlight of this project is best epitomised in The Signature Club Floors, designed specifically with the discerning business traveller in mind. The new Signature Club comes with a host of Signature services and amenities to provide a memorable experience for every guest.

French interior designer Mr Pierre-Yves Rochon has created a contemporary and classy design for the Orchard Hotel Club floors. Named Signature Club Rooms, these rooms project a new M&C image with a splendid fusion of Oriental décor and European styling. That reflects Mr Kwek’s East-West vision for the hotel group.

Three Chinese chinaware colours are used to amplify the design theme: the rich, regal red hues of fine china silk, the contrasting blue and white tones that adorn delicate porcelain and the celadon green glaze of antique stoneware. These three signature colours are each interwoven with predominantly European black for an impressive visual impact.

The interior architecture makes clever use of sliding panels, typical of Chinese houses and an important element of the décor is the use of mood lighting that varies between daylight and night hues to bring out the best design features of the room.

The furniture is either contemporary or of Chinese heritage, as are the artworks that pepper each room. Contemporary European and traditional Chinese paintings and engravings add to the ambience.

Each of the 20 Club Deluxe and 29 Club rooms’ opens up to a luxurious armoire (free-standing wardrobe), while each of the 16 Suites (eight with kitchenette) boasts a walk-in wardrobe. The armoire is an oriental art piece with modern functions such as a laptop safe that doubles up as a charger. The interior of each armoire matches that of the room’s colour theme, carrying through Rochon’s designs from the paintings that adorn the walls, to all the individual Chinese antiques on display in the rooms. All furnishings display delightful elements from East and West.

In each room, headboards for the beds in red, blue or green fabric provide the focal point – elegant and pleasing to the eye. Fretworks (wooden panels) on either side of the headboard give an unmistakable Oriental touch.

Designed to reflect the executive lifestyle and provide the luxurious comforts of stylish living, the Signature Club Suites feature separate bedrooms for complete privacy, living rooms with a writing desk and kitchenette that caters for long staying guests’ needs, spacious bathrooms with deluxe amenities and invigorating rain-showers with hydro-massage jets, as well as a LCD TV installed in the wall at the foot of the bathtub for indulgent lounging!

To top it off, each room is equipped with state-of-the-art modern indulgences such as 32-inch LCD TVs which can be connected to a laptop, MP3-compatible Bose Music System with CD player and alarm clock, high-speed wireless broadband, and one-touch control panel for mood lights.

Unique touches include pillow menu comprising 10 different types/shapes from feather, therapeutic, anti-snore, hypoallergenic, beads, high density foam, cotton to buck wheat; embroidered silk cushions; custom-designed bedspread; Chinese-style lampshades; adjustable reading lights; and 6pm turndown amenities “amuse bouche” (canapé savoury).

A smart array of new Signature amenities and services from personal aromatic therapy with a range of essential oils; kits for ladies, businessmen, couples or babies; blood pressure device; laundry storage service; IT butler; the latest in-room office equipment; stationery set as well as dedicated Signature Concierge team at your service to assist with arrangements for shows and restaurant reservations to organizing exclusive shopping at DFS.

The sophisticated red-and-black colour scheme carries the East-West theme to the Signature Club Lounge on the 18th floor. The convertible private meeting room is a unique and well-executed feature – functional and conducive to conducting small meetings. The open kitchen offers a wider breakfast menu selection, with a personal chef to cater to guests’ individual preferences. Refreshments are served throughout the day.

The lifts are upgraded with informative panel via a built-in LCD display and key card access control panel.