Heritage

WANGZ Hotel is located in Tiong Bahru – an area that has been revitalized by hipster culture, and was listed by Vogue magazine as among the most hipster neighborhoods in the world.[4] [5]

 

As one of the most historic and charming areas in Singapore, Tiong Bahru brims with Art Deco-style and culture. One example is its Bird Corner (reminiscent of a fading classic hobby) to the “Horseshoe Block”, Singapore’s first residential estate with a civilian air raid shelter during World War II, Soak in the richness of Singapore’s vibrant history in this quaint enclave right outside the doorstep of WANGZ Hotel. 

Art

The unique selection of artworks and sculptures found at WANGZ Hotel are reflective of the surrounding Tiong Bahru neighbourhood - artistic and full of life. The very architecture of the estate follow the Streamline Moderne style which favours tasteful, minimalistic and functional designs that have outstripped the post-war years to become part of a hipster backdrop today. What is perhaps even more noteworthy are the budding local artists who draw inspiration from the area today, setting up art studios all over the estate to fuel the flames of Singapore’s thriving arts, restaurant and lifestyle scene.

Local

Full of character, the streets of Tiong Bahru are lined with Art Deco-style buildings housing an eclectic mix of boutique stores and restaurants. Major hits with the locals and tourists alike are independent bookstores BooksActually and Woods in the Books, Forty Hands which features Third Wave Coffee, and Fleas & Trees which promotes the works of local fashion designers. Colourful and trendy, the Tiong Bahru neighbourhood is full of youthful energy that marks itself as truly uniquely Singapore. 

Food

Tiong Bahru is without a doubt one of Singapore’s most  iconic and popular food destinations. Step out of WANGZ Hotel and you’re in a food paradise.  From the best local hawker delicacies, offered by Tiong Bahru Market, to trendy restaurants and hip cafés, like Tiong Bahru Bakery and Open Door Policy, when it comes to cuisines, WANGZ Hotel’s location offers variety like none other.