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ibis Singapore Novena, the latest addition to Accor -an international hotel group- welcomed its first guest at 11.00 am on 2 April. The hotel is the second ibis hotel in Singapore and has been ardently welcomed in the market with corporate and individual bookings for both mid and long-term stays.
“The Singapore Tourism Board expects 12 to 13 million visitors to arrive in Singapore in 20111 resulting in a strong demand for centrally located, quality yet affordable accommodations. ibis Singapore Novena, is ideally positioned to meet this demand and as evidenced through our current bookings; we expect the hotel to become a favourite among visitors from neighbouring countries such as Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia as well of course as longer haul markets,” said Ms. Shamila Rolfe, General Manager, ibis Singapore Novena.
ibis Singapore Novena sports 241 modern rooms equipped with a 32-inch LCD TV, complimentary broadband and Wi-Fi Internet access, in-room safe and a large bay window. It also operates an in-house laundrette and a well equipped fitness centre.
Foodies may also sample pork and lard free Asian and Western delicacies at the Oopen Pasta & Grill Restaurant.
“The opening of the second ibis hotel in Singapore marks another important milestone for the ibis brand in this part of the world. It demonstrates our commitment to further strengthen our position as a leading player in the economy hotel sector in Singapore and throughout South East Asia,” said Michael Issenberg, Chairman and Chief Operating Officer, Accor Asia Pacific.
“Three-star hotels in the market vary in terms of standards and quality. The new ibis Novena is part of the ibis family – the worldwide economy hotel brand of the Accor group. Guests are assured of consistent quality accommodations and services and will easily be able to locate the hotel on the many distribution systems that Accor plugs into,” Ms. Shamila added.
Located within mere minutes from the Central Business District and two MRT train stops to the famous Orchard Road shopping belt, ibis Singapore Novena is also within walking distance to Novena MRT train station and world class medical facilities such as Novena Medical Centre. The hotel is an ideal choice for business executives, medical tourists and holiday makers alike.
The hotel, owned by Cockpit International is currently in its soft launch phase with all 241 rooms opened for booking.
Vicky is the co-founder of TravelDailyNews Media Network where she is the Editor-in Chief. She is also responsible for the daily operation and the financial policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Business Administration from the Technical University of Athens and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales. She has many years of both academic and industrial experience within the travel industry. She has written/edited numerous articles in various tourism magazines.
