The Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, part of Millennium Hotels and Resorts, has opened its doors after a nine-month-long renovation that cost $30 million. The refreshed five-star hotel, with a total of 574 guestrooms and suites, features expanded conference facilities, upgraded public spaces, and more eco-friendly spaces.

The hotel is located at 392 Havelock Road along the Singapore River and attracts business and leisure travellers. Millennium Hotels and Resorts is a global brand under Millennium & Copthorne Hotels, the hotel arm of mainboard-listed property conglomerate City Developments.

“This is a timely refresh for Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, particularly as MICE [meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions] travel resumes normalcy and in-person events return to the agenda,” says Kwek Eik Sheng, executive director of Millennium Hotels and Resorts.

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He adds that the demand for greener events has also increased, with corporate planners preferring hotels with strong sustainability features and initiatives. “We are well positioned to capture this fast-growing MICE market, and increase our competitive edge.”

The forefront of the renovation are 33 versatile function rooms across three floors. Eco-conscious practices are evident throughout with the use of recyclable and biodegradable stationery, filtered drinking water replacing bottled water, and a linen-less table set-up.

Guestrooms also feature an in-room water filter, which the hotel group says will reduce single-use plastic waste from bottled water consumption by 20%. “We have incorporated innovative and high-efficiency technology that reduces electricity and water consumption, installed eco-friendly features such as in-room water dispensers,” says Andy Tan, senior vice president of global operations and partnership at Millennium Hotels and Resorts.