The Grand Ballroom where conference spaces span across three floors.
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, under Millennium Hotels and Resorts
(MHR), recently completed a nine-month renovation, with a redesign of
all 573 guestrooms and suites, conference facilities and public spaces.
With sustainability as a key focus across the entire hotel ecosystem,
the transformed guestrooms are equipped with environmentally-friendly
features, such as an in-room water filtration system to reduce waste
from single-use plastic bottles and smart room control thermostats to
promote responsible energy consumption.
Each guestroom also offers wireless bedside charging technology and
high-definition smart TVs, for the streaming of movies conveniently from
smartphones.
The newly refurbished 33 function rooms count as one of the largest
event spaces among Singapore hotels. Spanning over 6,200 sqm across
three floors, the conference spaces have modern LED lighting and enjoy
an abundance of natural sunlight. Each function room is equipped with
cutting-edge technology, including wireless video signal transmission,
laser projectors, and 2K to 4K high-resolution LED video walls.
The pillarless 850-sqm Grand Ballroom features two giant LED screens
on two walls that can be divided into smaller screens and junior
ballrooms for various event sizes.
Sustainable practices include the use of recyclable and biodegradable
stationery, filtered drinking water replacing plastic bottles, and a
linen-less table setup.
Andrew Tan, GM, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, said: “We are
seeing a robust pipeline of major international MICE events planned for
2024. This reflects Singapore’s continued global appeal as a choice
destination for both business and leisure events. We have also observed
that companies are increasingly focused on integrating Environmental,
Social and Governance (ESG) goals into their business and are moving
towards greener events by working with hotels and partners with strong
sustainability initiatives and practices.
“With Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel’s timely refresh, we are well
positioned to support this fast-growing MICE market with our dedication
to sustainable hospitality. Beyond incorporating innovative and
high-efficiency technology to reduce electricity and water consumption,
such as installing in-room water dispensers and using recycled materials
as part of the renovation process, we have also implemented green
practices in various aspects of our business operations including
sustainable sourcing, recycling, and food waste management.
“We are confident that we are able to support events of all scales
with our refreshed facilities, modern technology and professional
service teams, while playing a strong role in promoting sustainability.”