One Farrer Hotel & Spa, Singapore: Luxury outside the comfort zone

Sitting proudly at the entrance of One Farrer Hotel & Spa is a pair of bronze apples. This one is called Artemis, named after the Greek goddess normally affiliated with nature. This eye-catching sculpture is the work of Kumari Nahappan, a Singaporean who is among one of most famous sculptors in Asia, and underlines the hotels commitment to promoting art. Photos: One Farrer

Accommodation-wise, regular visitors to Singapore are already familiar with hotels at Marina Bay, Orchard, as well as the central business district.

One might not consider Farrer Park as the place to stay, especially if one is looking for a classy joint, even when some visitors are perhaps somewhat familiar with Little India, where the iconic Mustafa Centre (open 24 hours) is located.