Tatzu Nishi’s The Merlion Hotel is one of many key commissioned pieces oat the SB2011 from 13 March to 15 May 2011. The installation has transformed Singapore’s iconic landmark into a temporary and luxurious hotel suite, open in the day for public viewing and in the evening for overnight stays.
The Merlion Hotel has received been supported by way of sponsorship from corporate and government organisations. Credit Suisse AG (under its partnership with the Singapore Art Museum Credit Suisse: Innovation in Art Series), The Fullerton Heritage and the Singapore Tourism Board are Key Sponsors of The Merlion Hotel, while JPL Consultants is a Sponsor. The Urban Redevelopment Authority is a Venue Partner and The Fullerton Hotel Singapore will have a dedicated team providing the hospitality for The Merlion Hotel to complete the luxury hotel stay experience.
The hotel will begin accepting reservations from 28 February 2011.A special room rate is being offered is $150 nett for two adults applicable for stay between April 4 and May 5 and is also running a contest which will create PR value – under the contest participants could win one night’s stay at the hotel on the first and last days of the bienalle. Services include personalised room check-in and a dedicated Merlion Hotel Butler.
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