Snugly located in the heart of Singapore’s civic district, Carlton Hotel Singapore is home to a selection of magnificent yet elegantly designed ballrooms and meeting spaces. Coupled with state-of-the-art facilities and amenities and a dedicated event support team, the hotel is well-equipped to play host to a variety of corporate events such as conferences or gala dinners.
Here are five reasons to consider Carlton Hotel Singapore for your next corporate event venue:
1. Close proximity to cosmopolitan amenities
Situated within walking distance of Singapore’s busiest financial and convention centres, shopping areas, historical landmarks and museums, your guests will find a wide range of retail, dining and entertainment options popular spots in close proximity. Some attractions include CHIJMES, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Marina Bay Sands, Raffles City Shopping Centre, The National Museum of Singapore and Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre.
2. Magnificent yet elegant meeting spaces
Carlton Hotel Singapore offers 13 exquisitely designed ballrooms and meeting spaces that are designed to host corporate events of any type.
Empress Ballrooms
Spanning across Level 2 of the Main Tower to the Premier Wing, the gorgeous Empress Ballroom is a regal venue for a variety of corporate events, such as conferences, seminars, dinner and dance events among others. Elegant floral carpets, thickset upholstered walls, a stylish chandelier and a dramatic skylight outside at the reception area make it clear that the interior design was thoughtfully planned out and designed to impress.
Empress Ballrooms 4 and 5 also feature pillarless high ceilings, and can be combined with Empress Ballrooms 1, 2 and 3 to create an impressive space that can be fully customised for a multitude of event types.
Istana Ballrooms
The intimate and polished interiors of the Istana Ballrooms make them ideal for private events, such as small-scale meetings or sit-down banquets. Floor-to-ceiling windows deck the interiors, letting in natural daylight and revealing an uninterrupted cityscape. Outside, guests will also find ample space to kick back and relax on comfortable recliners along a spacious corridor.
Esplanade Ballrooms
Whether it’s a theatre-style seminar or an intimate dinner, the Esplanade Ballrooms offer a variety of room configurations for your event. The two mid-sized function rooms feature a reception area where natural daylight streams in from windows that overlook the city, making it a relaxing spot for guests to mingle over drinks or between sessions at a full-day conference. Right outside the Esplanade Ballroom is also a courtyard that offers a short respite from your corporate event.
Connaught Function Room
Ideal for smaller-scale meetings, seminars, and corporate events, the cosy Connaught Function Room exudes a warm ambience, with state-of-the-art amenities and banqueting options to meet all your event needs.
3. Versatile configurations
The 13 meeting spaces at Carlton Hotel Singapore offer a versatile range of configurations to suit any event need.
If you’re looking for a bigger space to host a large-scale event such as conferences or gala dinners, you may explore the Empress range of ballrooms. Comprising five adaptable areas that can be combined to offer 826sqm of space, the Empress ballrooms are able to accommodate up to 510 guests for a large standing buffet. You may also consider combining Empress ballrooms four and five, which will allow you to host up to 408 guests in a theatre configuration.
Alternatively, if you’re looking for intimate spaces to hold private meetings or events, you may also consider booking individual ballrooms. These include the separate Empress, Istana, Connaught or Esplanade spaces. Each of them come in different sizes and allow for different seating configurations, so be sure to check in with the event planning team to discover the best option for your event.
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4. Dedication to sustainability
Suitable for events and event planners who value sustainability, Carlton Hotel Singapore is committed to a more sustainable future with several policies set in place, namely the Environmental Sustainability Policy, Green Procurement Policy and Water & Energy Efficiency Plan Policy. As such, it conducts a series of sustainable initiatives that aim to minimise environmental footprint across several areas.
Carlton Hotel Singapore has partnered with Ecolab, a global leader offering sustainable solutions for the hospitality industry, to ensure clean, safe and comfortable environments for in-house and business guests alike.
Likewise, the hotel also uses an antiviral coating technology that inhibits bacteria and virus growth while making use of sustainable materials, as part of the hotel’s “Go Green” approach.
The hotel has gained related awards and certifications, such as the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Industry Criteria for Hotels, which champions the best sustainable tourism practices, including effective sustainability management.
5. Delightful array of culinary options
A delightful and delicious array of culinary options await guests and event planners at Carlton Hotel Singapore, such as exquisite Cantonese dim sum creations by award-winning Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant to omakase Japanese menus by 2-Michelin-star Chef Shinji Kanesaka.
Additionally, you may also speak to our event planning team to explore specific food and beverage catering options for your corporate event.
Hold your next corporate event at Carlton Hotel Singapore with us today
Carlton Hotel Singapore provides all the facilities, amenities and support you’ll need to plan a successful corporate event for your guests. But to elevate your event from successful to truly unforgettable, an experienced event partner can help you to navigate all the complexities of event planning.
Unearthed Productions is an award-winning full-service agency that provides a comprehensive suite of event management services, helping you to craft seamless experiences for a multitude of events and event types. On top of that, you’ll be able to tap into the strategic partnerships that we have with some of the top corporate event venues, including Carlton Hotel Singapore, which will allow you to take advantage of exclusive benefits and privileges.
Work with us and choose Carlton Hotel Singapore as your next corporate event venue today!
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