
Istana 3
Singapore, Singapore
- 30 guests
- 4.4
About Istana 3
The Space
Istana 3 is one of the dedicated meeting and events rooms within Carlton Hotel Singapore's conference facilities, situated in the Bras Basah precinct at the edge of Singapore's civic and cultural district. Carlton Hotel Singapore is a long-established city hotel that has been a familiar landmark in this part of the island, and its ballrooms and meeting rooms — collectively known as the Istana collection — are among the property's signature event offerings. Istana 3 is a self-contained function room designed to serve smaller-scale events that call for a focused, professional setting, whether that is an intimate boardroom-style meeting, a workshop, a product briefing, or a private dining occasion. The room benefits from the hotel's full event-support infrastructure, meaning organisers have access to in-house catering, audio-visual support, and dedicated events staff without needing to coordinate external vendors.
Events & Occasions
Istana 3 is well suited to corporate users who require a private, well-equipped space without the footprint of a large ballroom. Typical uses include board meetings, executive briefings, training sessions, interviews, and small-scale social gatherings such as private luncheons or celebratory dinners. Because it sits within a full-service hotel, organisers can pair the room with the broader facilities of Carlton Hotel Singapore — including the hotel's catering team, which draws on in-house culinary resources for everything from refreshment breaks to multi-course set menus. Groups that require accommodation for out-of-town guests also benefit from the hotel's inventory of rooms, removing the need to arrange lodging elsewhere. The room's manageable scale makes it a practical choice for events where a large, open ballroom would feel impersonal, and where a more focused environment supports the meeting's objectives.
Location & Accessibility
Carlton Hotel Singapore sits on Bras Basah Road, placing Istana 3 within easy reach of Singapore's central business district and the cultural belt that runs through City Hall and Bras Basah. The area is well connected by public transport, with Bras Basah MRT station on the Circle Line and City Hall MRT interchange (serving the North–South and East–West Lines) both in close proximity, making the venue straightforward to reach for delegates commuting from across the island. The surrounding neighbourhood includes institutions such as the Singapore Management University and the National Museum of Singapore, making the precinct recognisable and easy to direct guests to. For delegates arriving by car or taxi, the hotel is accessible via Bras Basah Road, and the property offers parking facilities for guests. The combination of central location, transit connectivity, and the familiarity of a well-known city hotel makes Istana 3 a convenient default for Singapore-based corporate event planners who need a reliable venue without logistical complexity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Istana 3 is designed for smaller-scale corporate and social events, including board meetings, executive briefings, training sessions, workshops, and private dining occasions. Its focused, self-contained layout makes it particularly well suited to gatherings where a large ballroom environment would feel impersonal. Organisers planning anything from a half-day strategy session to an intimate celebratory dinner will find the room a practical fit.
Carlton Hotel Singapore offers a collection of Istana-named function rooms that vary in size and capacity, allowing organisers to match the space to the scale of their event. Istana 3 is suited to more intimate gatherings compared to the larger ballroom-style options within the same collection. The events team can advise on which Istana room best fits a group's specific headcount and setup requirements.
Specific capacity figures for Istana 3 depend on the seating configuration chosen — theatre, classroom, boardroom, and banquet arrangements all yield different numbers. It is recommended to contact Carlton Hotel Singapore's events team directly with your preferred setup style to receive accurate capacity information for your event.
Yes, Carlton Hotel Singapore has an in-house culinary team that supports events held in Istana 3, ranging from refreshment breaks and buffet spreads to multi-course set menus for private dining. Catering options and menus can be discussed with the hotel's events team during the planning process. This removes the need to coordinate external catering vendors for most events.
Carlton Hotel Singapore provides audio-visual support for events across its meeting and function rooms, including Istana 3. Organisers should confirm specific equipment availability — such as projectors, screens, microphones, and sound systems — directly with the events team when submitting an enquiry, as setups can be tailored to the event's needs.
Carlton Hotel Singapore is located on Bras Basah Road, placing the property close to Bras Basah MRT station on the Circle Line. City Hall MRT interchange, which serves both the North–South and East–West Lines, is also within the immediate vicinity. This makes Istana 3 one of the more transit-accessible corporate event venues in central Singapore.
Yes, Carlton Hotel Singapore is a full-service hotel with guest rooms, so out-of-town or international delegates can book accommodation on the same property. This is a practical advantage for multi-day corporate programmes or events that run into the evening. Room block arrangements for group bookings can be coordinated through the hotel's reservations or events team.
Carlton Hotel Singapore provides parking facilities for guests, making the venue accessible for delegates arriving by private car or taxi via Bras Basah Road. Organisers should confirm current parking rates and availability directly with the hotel, as arrangements can vary by event date and time.
Enquiries for Istana 3 can be directed to Carlton Hotel Singapore's meetings and events team through the hotel's official website at carltonhotel.sg or via the dedicated events enquiry contact provided there. It is helpful to include the preferred event date, estimated guest count, desired setup style, and any catering or AV requirements when reaching out to receive an accurate proposal.
Carlton Hotel Singapore is on Bras Basah Road, in a precinct that includes recognised landmarks such as the National Museum of Singapore and the Singapore Management University campus, making it straightforward to direct guests to. The City Hall and Bras Basah area is a well-known part of the civic and cultural district, familiar to most Singapore residents and regular visitors to the city.
Function rooms at Carlton Hotel Singapore, including Istana 3, can typically be arranged in various configurations such as boardroom, theatre, classroom, or banquet style to match the nature of the event. The specific setup options available for Istana 3 and any room reset requirements should be confirmed with the hotel's events coordinator during the planning stage.
Yes, the self-contained and intimate nature of Istana 3 makes it a fitting choice for private dining occasions, corporate luncheons, and celebratory dinners where guests benefit from a dedicated, distraction-free environment. The hotel's in-house catering team can work with organisers to design a menu appropriate for the occasion.
Carlton Hotel Singapore has a meetings and events team that supports the planning and execution of functions across its venue spaces, including Istana 3. On-site event coordination is part of the hotel's full-service offering, though the extent of day-of support can be confirmed when finalising the booking.
Carlton Hotel Singapore offers a range of Istana-named meeting and events spaces of varying sizes, allowing organisers to find a room that matches their group's headcount and event format. If Istana 3 does not meet the capacity or configuration requirements, the hotel's events team can recommend an alternative from the same collection.
Cancellation and deposit terms for event bookings at Carlton Hotel Singapore are governed by the hotel's standard events contract, which can vary depending on the event date, size, and package. Organisers are encouraged to review the specific terms provided in their event proposal and to raise any questions about flexibility or cancellation windows with the events team before signing.
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