Since establishment, Palais Renaissance seems to have made a name for itself as an exclusive shopping destination that may only be suitable for the trendsetters and well-heeled. Beyond this facade, however, the mall offers a varied mix of food and beverage options, as well promotions that cater to all types of shoppers.
Apart from deluxe lifestyle offerings, selected shops at Palais Renaissance have also gone above and beyond to provide not only quality products but a unique shopping experience that can be found only at Palais.
10 LITTLE KNOWN FACTS ABOUT THE MALL
1. A Brush with Royalty
Located next to the present Royal Thai Embassy along Orchard Road, Palais Renaissance sits adjacent to a plot of land once owned by the supreme King of Siam, His Majesty Somdetch Phra Paramindr Maha Chulalongkorn, in the 1890s.
2. Exclusive Offerings
Palais Renaissance hosts an enviable list of shops, some of which are unique to the mall and not found elsewhere in Singapore. Furthermore, these shops are also exclusive dealers of their products for Singapore, such as Steinway Gallery.
3. Options for All
Commonly known for its higher-end offerings for the well-heeled, Palais Renaissance also houses affordable options such as Jing Hua Xiao Chi, Ishinomaki Grill & Sake Bar, P. Bistro and PS. Cafe for the more casual passer-by.
4. Musical Masterpieces
The pianos of Steinway & Sons are held in extremely high regard by concert and private pianists the world over, and these carefully crafted masterpieces can be appreciated at Steinway Gallery in Palais Renaissance. Steinway Gallery is the exclusive dealer for Steinway & Sons in Singapore.
5. A Modern Take on Heritage
Although located in the modern Orchard area, Jing Hua Xiao Chi at Palais Renaissance has preserved its traditional heritage, retaining traditional elements like the bold red and bright emerald colour palette, chinese couplets stencilled on mirrors, and the 'Qun Zhong' dragon mosaic motif; all of which are presented through a modern perspective.
6. Careful Attention in a Fast-Paced World
In this fast-paced world, many details are often overlooked, but not at Mouawad, a world leader in crafting magnificent jewels and intricate timepieces. Mouawad has established its own Diamond Cutting Factory to ensure that all diamonds are thoroughly cared for at every manufacturing step, and it is this devotion to detail that gives rise to the one-of-a-kind jewel-studded works of art that Mouawad is renowned for.
7. Scuba-Diving Super-Doctor
Besides being an avid wine, jewellery, and art collector, Privé Clinic and Privé Aesthetics' Medical Director, Dr Karen Soh also scuba dives and volunteers at nursing homes, in addition to being a mother to four children. Fret not, despite her active life, Dr Soh's commitment to her profession has seen her receiving training in surgery, intensive care, obstetrics, gynaecology, ophthalmology and anaesthesia.
8. Wearable Art
At fashion label Maria Grachvogel, one can wear a piece of art with the label's famed digital ' Artwork Print'. With each individual garment's design hand painted by Maria to ensure a sculpted silhouette, before being cut and made individually, each garment created is essentially a wearable piece of art.
9. Perks for the Tourists
Tourists have one more reason to enjoy shopping at Palais Renaissance. Till the end of 2015, tourists who spend $150 at Palais Renaissance, Quayside Isle, or Delfi Orchard (maximum of 3 same-day combined receipts) are eligible to redeem a $10 Palais voucher at the concierge.
10. Complimentary Parking and Valet Service
Parking in Orchard Road is known among drivers to be a notoriously difficult task and experience at the same time. However, such concerns cease to be relevant at Palais Renaissance, where free valet service and complimentary parking are available*. (Starting from 1 April 2016, the Free Valet Parking Services at Palais Renaissance will no longer be available.)
For more information, please visit www.palais.sg. *Terms & Conditions apply.
Check out my experience at Palais Renaissance in my next post.
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