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The Swiss Club: A lush retreat in the heart of the city
The Swiss Club has been in existence since 1871, previously as the Swiss Rifle Shooting Club. (Photo: The Swiss Club)
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For Singapore to truly feel like home, you need a place where you can enjoy good company, delicious food and recreational activities. The Swiss Club is just such a place.
By Joanne Poh
Since 1871, the Swiss Club has played this role in the lives of its countless members. In its earliest incarnation, the club was known as the Swiss Rifle Shooting Club of Singapore, and featured a 300m shooting range.
Today, more than a century later, the Swiss Club offers its members a stunning retreat in the heart of the city at its present compound in Bukit Tinggi, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.
The club continues to offer its members the fellowship of a quality community, and to provide them with all the elements of a desirable lifestyle.
State-of-the-art sports and recreation facilities
For decades, the Swiss Club has prided itself on offering top-notch sports and recreation facilities, which enable members to hone their skills in their sport of choice, or simply take a break from their daily chores and enjoy certain leisure activities.
The club organises numerous tennis-centric events all year round. Social games take place regularly at its five outdoor tennis courts, while clinics for ladies, men, and children of all ages afford members the opportunity to improve their game. The club also has a padel court, making it the only place in Singapore where this Mexican racquet sport (played by millions of people around the world) can be played.
Swimming also features prominently at the Swiss Club, which is equipped with one lap pool and one leisure pool with a diving board. Various swimming classes are conducted throughout the week and consistently attract many youngsters.
Swim training is also available for swimmers wishing to improve their sporting prowess or prepare themselves for competitions. The pool also houses the club’s signature aqua biking programme, where a special bike is used for spin classes in the water.
Furthermore, the club houses a football field and holds football training sessions for kids, and also social football games.
The club also has a variety of other fitness amenities, such as a fully equipped gym, a yoga studio and an aerobics studio. There are also squash courts, and a multi-purpose hall where members can play badminton, indoor football, and volleyball, among others.
The Guesthouse — a second home
The Swiss Club’s trademark attentiveness and hospitality are the hallmark of on-site accommodation in the form of The Guesthouse, which has enabled numerous members and their guests to enjoy the club’s facilities with greater ease since 2013.
12 Deluxe Rooms furnished with twin beds and one suite furnished with a luxurious king-sized bed are housed in a charming three-storey building. The Suite, which comes with a living room and kitchenette, can also be converted to a Family Suite by connecting it to an adjoining Deluxe Room.
All rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, hair dryers, in-room safes, mini fridges, and a luxurious range of bath and body products.
A suite of business and events facilities
The Swiss Club counts amongst its members some of the most distinguished businesspeople and professionals in Singapore and from other parts of the world.
Event and business facilities at the club are top-notch and uphold the highest professional standards. Many members have also chosen to hold social functions and celebrate important events, such as weddings, at the club.
The indoor Rifle Lounge is suitable for a range of events, including seminars, workshops, cocktail parties and banquets.
The Arbenz, a sheltered outdoor dining venue, is a Swiss and international restaurant that offers an elegant setting for banquets, wedding dinners, cocktail events and corporate galas.
A third venue, the indoor Multifunction Hall, can accommodate large events suitable for events such as theatre performances, seminars, workshops, banquets, birthday parties and more.
All venues are available for rent not just by club members but also members of the public, and equipment such as AV systems, white boards and flip-board charts are available upon request.
Luxurious salon services
With the opening of the Swiss Club’s very own AVEDA hair salon, members can now enjoy luxurious hairdressing and hairstyling services on the premises. The salon is open to members and their guests.
The US-based AVEDA is known worldwide for its premium haircare and hair colouring products, which place an emphasis on natural and organic ingredients. Members can now enjoy the use of these quality products from the comfort of the club.
Memorable dining experiences
Dining at the Swiss Club is a pleasure many members enjoy daily.
The Arbenz offers a stylish and refined dining experience, while the Pergola provides diners with a casual and friendly environment and a menu of delicious Western and Eastern favourites.
Dinner at the club is often followed by drinks at The Jungle Bar, where many members choose to unwind after an eventful day. The Swiss Club also hosts purportedly the biggest annual Oktoberfest in southeast Asia.
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