SHANGRI-LA Hotel, Singapore has recently opened Buds by Shangri-La on the first floor of its newly rejuvenated Tower Wing. An interactive indoor and outdoor play space spanning 2,150 square meters in total, Buds by Shangri-La features specially curated installations for taking younger guests on a journey of discovery. Themed activity spaces encourage more fun learning: there’s Muddy, for budding artists who like to make a splash; Stage, a music studio for young performers; Bake, a fully-equipped cooking classroom for children and parents; and an interactive party room for celebrations. Children under 4-years-old will enjoy the specially-designed Toddler Zone with swings and slides, a piano floor, soft wall buttons that produce animal sounds, a ball pit, and vintage kiddy rides. Parents can relax at the Recharge café beside the Buds entrance and are assured of convenience and peace-of-mind with the use of radio-frequency identification (RFID) wristbands for children. There is also a nursing room for mothers adjacent to the entrance. The fun also extends outdoors, where kids can play make-believe inside a giant pirate ship playground offering challenging climbs and slides and a water play zone with splash pads. Families can also enjoy the free-form outdoor swimming pool located at the center of the hotel property with its wading area and jet fountain, and delight in exploring the hotel’s luxurious sanctuary of lush gardens spanning 40,500 square meters. The ninth floor of the Tower Wing is dedicated to family travelers with a choice of five themed family suites and 19 deluxe family rooms for families of two adults and two children 12 years of age or younger. The floor has a centralized pantry with a sterilizer, induction heater and children’s amenities that are available upon request through a dedicated family concierge. Each of the themed family suites measure to 72 square meters and offers an immersive space for children to sleep and dine, with unique whimsical interiors and dream-themed beds. Guests staying in the themed family suites will enjoy effortless in-room check-in, a dedicated family concierge service, and complimentary access to Buds by Shangri-La. At 38 square meters, the deluxe family rooms include built-in beds to provide children with sleeping space without reducing the room size. The additional storage space and comfort is sure to suit families.(Tang Li) | 