
Empress 1 & 2
Singapore, Singapore
- 200+ guests
- 4.4
About Empress 1 & 2
The Empress 1 & 2 at Carlton Hotel Singapore
The Empress 1 & 2 is a dedicated event space within Carlton Hotel Singapore, a well-established four-star property situated in the Bras Basah precinct of the city. Combining the two adjoining Empress rooms creates a versatile, column-free ballroom environment well suited to a broad range of events — from corporate conferences and product launches to gala dinners and social celebrations. The space carries the understated elegance that characterises Carlton Hotel's meeting and events offering, with neutral décor that adapts readily to a client's chosen theme or brand palette without competing with it.
Natural light and a professional fit-out make the combined Empress space equally functional for a morning seminar and an evening banquet. When operated as two separate rooms — Empress 1 and Empress 2 — the space offers event planners additional flexibility, enabling concurrent breakout sessions, a cocktail reception alongside a seated dinner, or two smaller independent events running side by side.
Events & Occasions
Empress 1 & 2 is positioned to serve the full spectrum of corporate and social events. Business clients frequently use the space for conferences, annual general meetings, training workshops, product presentations, and corporate banquets. On the social side, the rooms are a practical choice for birthday celebrations, wedding receptions, engagement parties, and community gatherings.
Carlton Hotel Singapore's in-house events team provides dedicated support from enquiry through to post-event follow-up, coordinating catering, audio-visual requirements, and room configuration to match each brief. The hotel's culinary team offers banquet menus that can be tailored to dietary requirements and event formats, whether a buffet spread, a plated dinner, or a cocktail-style reception with canapés.
Location & Access
Carlton Hotel Singapore sits at 76 Bras Basah Road, placing Empress 1 & 2 in one of the city's most accessible locations for both local and visiting delegates. The hotel is within comfortable walking distance of Bras Basah MRT station on the Circle Line as well as City Hall MRT interchange, which connects the North-South and East-West Lines — making it straightforward for attendees arriving from across the island without a car.
The surrounding Bras Basah–Bugis precinct is a cultural and civic hub, with landmarks including the Singapore Art Museum, the National Museum of Singapore, and Raffles City Shopping Centre all nearby. This concentration of hotels, restaurants, and attractions in the immediate vicinity is a practical advantage for event organisers whose guests may be travelling from out of town and require accommodation or dining options beyond the hotel itself. On-site car parking is available at the hotel for guests who prefer to drive, and the broader road network around Bras Basah Road offers good connectivity to the CBD and the rest of Singapore.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The combined capacity of Empress 1 & 2 depends on the chosen event format and seating configuration. For the most accurate figures specific to theatre, classroom, banquet, or cocktail setups, it is best to contact Carlton Hotel Singapore's events team directly, as they can advise based on the exact layout required.
Yes, Empress 1 and Empress 2 can be used independently or combined into a single larger space. This makes the venue well suited to events that need concurrent breakout areas, a cocktail space alongside a seated dinner, or two smaller events running at the same time.
The space is designed to accommodate a wide range of corporate and social events, including conferences, product launches, annual general meetings, training workshops, gala dinners, wedding receptions, engagement parties, and birthday celebrations. The neutral décor adapts readily to different themes and branding requirements.
Carlton Hotel Singapore's culinary team provides in-house catering for events held in Empress 1 & 2. Menus can be tailored to suit different event formats — including buffet, plated dinner, or cocktail reception with canapés — and dietary requirements can be accommodated. Specific menu options and pricing should be discussed with the hotel's events team.
Carlton Hotel Singapore's events team coordinates audio-visual requirements as part of the event planning process. Organisers should confirm with the team which AV equipment is available in-house and whether external technical suppliers can be brought in, as configurations may vary by event type and scale.
Carlton Hotel Singapore on Bras Basah Road is within walking distance of both Bras Basah MRT station on the Circle Line and City Hall MRT interchange, which serves the North-South and East-West Lines. This makes Empress 1 & 2 highly accessible for delegates arriving from across the island by public transport.
On-site car parking is available at Carlton Hotel Singapore for guests attending events in Empress 1 & 2. Parking rates and availability during peak periods should be confirmed with the hotel directly before the event.
The Bras Basah–Bugis precinct surrounding Carlton Hotel Singapore includes cultural institutions such as the Singapore Art Museum and the National Museum of Singapore, as well as Raffles City Shopping Centre. This mix of attractions is convenient for out-of-town delegates who may need dining, retail, or leisure options alongside their event.
As a full-service hotel, Carlton Hotel Singapore has guest rooms available, which can be useful for events with delegates travelling from outside Singapore or from other parts of the island. Room block arrangements and special rates for event groups should be discussed with the hotel's reservations or events team.
Yes, the neutral interior of Empress 1 & 2 is designed to be adaptable to a client's chosen theme, colour palette, or brand identity without competing with event styling. Specific décor arrangements, including external florist or decorator access, should be confirmed with the Carlton Hotel events team in advance.
Enquiries about availability, pricing, and packages for Empress 1 & 2 can be submitted through the meetings and events section of the Carlton Hotel Singapore website at carltonhotel.sg, or by contacting the hotel's events team directly by phone or email. The team will typically follow up with a tailored proposal based on the event date, format, and guest count.
Carlton Hotel Singapore's booking and cancellation terms for Empress 1 & 2 are set out in the event contract and may vary depending on the event size and lead time. Prospective clients are advised to review these terms carefully with the events team at the time of enquiry.
Carlton Hotel Singapore is a city-centre hotel and is expected to meet Singapore's accessibility standards, but specific details about step-free access, lift availability, and facilities for guests with mobility requirements should be verified with the hotel directly to ensure the space suits all attendees.
Whether external caterers or beverage vendors are permitted in Empress 1 & 2 is subject to Carlton Hotel Singapore's in-house policy. Given that the hotel has its own culinary team, outside catering arrangements are typically subject to prior approval, and this should be clarified with the events team during the planning stage.
The space is used for wedding receptions and social celebrations alongside its corporate event programme. Carlton Hotel Singapore's events team can advise on wedding packages, catering options, and room configuration for solemnisation ceremonies or dinner banquets. Couples are encouraged to schedule a site visit and consultation to discuss their requirements in detail.
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