Naumi Hotel for the young business traveller

In a bid to attract the affluent young business traveller, the Naumi in Singapore is not only totally wired (standard practice these days) but you get a personal Aide who is on call 24/7. The aide will do pretty much whatever you want but standard services include picking you up at the airport, arranging restaurant bookings and activities, and packing your luggage when you leave. The sheets are 300 thread count. The amenities are botanical-based Aesop. The lounge is white leather and herbal teas abound. There is also a 24 hour Yoga room in addition to the usual Gyms and they bring yoga mats to your room if you want.

The hotel itself is only 40 rooms and is origami inspired. They are catering for longer stays with most of the rooms having seperate lounge areas and kitchenettes. IPod docking systems are standard, 50″ plasma TVs and Bose Home Theatre Systems.

Interestingly enough they also have a “female traveller only” floor.

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