OPIUM SUITE TO THE
MERCHANT ROOM
INSIDE SINGAPORE’S SIX SENSES MAXWELL AND DUXTON By Laurel Tuohy
Opium Suite at the Six Senses Duxton.
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ostly known for deeply luxurious wellness-focused resorts in places like Fiji and the Maldives, late last year saw Six Senses open its first city hotel. Well, hotels. The ambitious project is comprised of two restored structures in Singapore’s Tanjong Pagar conservation area, called
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Maxwell and Duxton, designed by two architects in styles about as different as can be imagined. The Maxwell is more traditional while the moody Duxton pushes the limits of design – even for a boutique hotel. “One brand, one location, two designs, dual access,” explains Singapore General Manager Murray Aitken. “They share
F&B, a pool, a lending library and a gym.” Guests can choose to have their breakfast at either location and food, drink, and services ordered at either can be charged to your room. Remote Lands recently had a chance to sit down with Aitken while staying at the Maxwell property and pick his brain about all things Singapore and Six Senses.
