Bras Basah 3
30 guests max462.848 sq.ft.
Middle Road, InterContinental Singapore, Singapore
A Peranakan-inflected heritage address rising from the restored shophouses of Bugis, InterContinental Singapore has anchored Singapore's luxury MICE and social events calendar since its 1995 opening at 80 Middle Road. Where most five-star hotels in the city centre occupy purpose-built towers with generic lobbies, this property wraps its grand ballroom and meeting suites inside an architecture that narrates Singapore's shophouse lineage — a tangible differentiator that gives every event an intrinsic sense of place before a single floral arrangement is placed.
The signature Bugis Ballroom accommodates up to 500 guests in a floating cocktail setup and seats 380 in banquet rounds, making it one of the most generously proportioned hotel ballrooms in the Bugis–City Hall corridor. Pre-function space adjoining the ballroom provides a naturally lit reception area that handles guest registration, cocktail receptions, and sponsor activation zones without crowding the main floor. Six additional function rooms — including the Junior Ballroom and dedicated boardrooms — offer theatre-style, classroom, hollow square, and U-shape configurations for corporate meetings, product launches, and breakout sessions. Combined, the meeting and events floor supports multi-track MICE programmes with concurrent breakout capacity across formats.
Corporate planners drawn to InterContinental Singapore typically work within the hotel's full-day and half-day delegate packages, which bundle in-house catering, dedicated AV support, and a designated events coordinator. The property's in-house culinary team manages all banquet catering across Chinese, Western, and multi-cuisine menus, with halal-certified options available upon request — a practical consideration for Singapore's diverse corporate and social client base. For wedding receptions, the Bugis Ballroom's high ceilings and warm-toned interiors translate well to both traditional and contemporary décor treatments. One candid note for planners: the property's location on Middle Road means vehicular drop-off and parking access follows a structured porte-cochère flow, so ground-floor logistics for large gala turnarounds should be confirmed with the events team during the RFP stage.
InterContinental Singapore has received recognition under the IHG Hotels & Resorts brand standards and has been consistently featured in regional travel and hospitality rankings as a leading five-star business and leisure hotel in Singapore. The property holds a five-star classification and operates under the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand — one of the world's most recognised upper-upscale chains — which carries direct operational implications for planners: standardised service protocols, global RFP eligibility through IHG's MICE procurement channels, and access to the IHG Business Rewards programme for qualifying event spend.
InterContinental Singapore's Spalba listing consolidates verified capacity figures, floor plans, and direct enquiry options in a single view, allowing planners to compare configurations and submit an event brief without toggling between multiple booking channels. With 403 guest rooms and suites on-site, the property supports residential conferences, overnight wedding guests, and multi-day MICE programmes under one roof. Bugis MRT station sits a short covered walk away, and the hotel's position between the Civic District and the Beach Road corridor places it within reach of Singapore's key corporate and government precincts — a logistical factor worth weighing when planning delegate attendance from across the island.
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InterContinental Singapore offers flexible banquet hall and meeting room configurations that collectively accommodate up to 1,200 guests for large-scale MICE events and gala dinners in Singapore's Bugis district. The Grand Ballroom seats up to 800 in banquet format or 1,200 in theatre setup, making it one of the more sizeable hotel event venues in the city-state. Planners can verify current floor plans via the Spalba listing.
The property features the Grand Ballroom, Junior Ballroom, and a collection of smaller function rooms including the Bugis and Straits rooms, each divisible for breakout sessions. The Grand Ballroom spans approximately 1,200 square metres and supports theatre, banquet, classroom, and cocktail configurations, while the Junior Ballroom suits mid-sized gatherings. Capacities across all spaces can be explored on the Spalba listing with detailed floor plans.
InterContinental Singapore is primarily an indoor event venue, with its ballroom and function rooms designed for air-conditioned comfort suited to Singapore's tropical climate. Outdoor or semi-outdoor terrace options for cocktail receptions may be arranged subject to availability. Planners seeking confirmed outdoor capacity details are encouraged to send a direct enquiry through the Spalba listing to receive current configuration options from the hotel team.
InterContinental Singapore operates an in-house catering team offering a range of international and Asian cuisines tailored to corporate dinners, wedding banquets, and MICE events. The culinary team accommodates halal-certified menus, vegetarian spreads, and customised themed buffets. Alcohol service is available in accordance with Singapore licensing regulations. This hotel banquet catering flexibility makes it a strong fit for multi-faith and multi-cultural corporate events in the Bugis area.
The Grand Ballroom and major function rooms are equipped with built-in LED walls, projector and screen systems, professional PA systems, and high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity. A dedicated in-house audiovisual and technical crew is available to support presentations, live streaming, and hybrid conference formats. Planners requiring bespoke AV configurations or external technical suppliers should confirm integration policies directly with the hotel via the Spalba enquiry channel.
InterContinental Singapore has 403 guest rooms and suites across its two heritage shophouse wings and the main tower. Room categories range from Club rooms and Deluxe rooms to Suites, including the signature Shophouse Suites that reflect the hotel's Peranakan architectural heritage. Accommodation room blocks for conference delegates or wedding guests can be negotiated as part of a group booking package through the Spalba platform.
InterContinental Singapore on Middle Road is approximately 20 kilometres from Singapore Changi Airport, translating to roughly 25 to 35 minutes by taxi or private transfer depending on traffic. The property is directly connected to Bugis MRT station on the East-West and Downtown lines via an underground link, making it one of the most transit-accessible luxury hotel event venues in central Singapore for both local and international delegates.
InterContinental Singapore provides valet parking services for event guests and delegates. Self-parking is accessible at the adjacent Bugis Junction and Bugis+ shopping mall carparks, which are within walking distance. Exact valet rates and parking availability during large events should be confirmed with the hotel, and planners can address specific delegate parking logistics when submitting a booking enquiry through the Spalba listing.
The hotel is equipped with lift access across all floors, step-free entrances to ballroom and function room levels, and accessible guest rooms designed for differently-abled guests. Bugis MRT station, directly connected underground, also provides barrier-free access. Event planners coordinating groups with accessibility requirements are advised to specify these needs in their Spalba enquiry so the hotel team can arrange appropriate room allocations and event floor logistics.
For large-scale corporate conferences, MICE events, and wedding banquets at this luxury hotel event space in Singapore, a booking lead time of six to twelve months is strongly advisable, particularly for peak periods such as the year-end festive season and major Singapore business conference weeks. Smaller function rooms may have shorter availability windows. Planners can check real-time availability and submit a formal enquiry directly through the Spalba listing page.
Once a planner submits an enquiry through the Spalba listing for InterContinental Singapore, the request is routed to the hotel's dedicated events sales team. A sales manager typically follows up with a proposal covering space availability, catering packages, and accommodation block options. Spalba's platform allows planners to manage multiple venue enquiries in one dashboard, streamlining the shortlisting and comparison process for Singapore event bookings.
Minimum food and beverage spend thresholds and minimum guest counts vary by event space and day of week at InterContinental Singapore. The Grand Ballroom typically carries a higher minimum commitment than smaller function rooms. Specific minimum spend figures are not publicly listed and depend on event type, date, and configuration. Planners should request a detailed proposal through the Spalba enquiry form to obtain current minimums applicable to their event.
InterContinental Singapore offers a luxury wedding venue experience supported by a dedicated wedding planning team that assists with menu customisation, floral and decor coordination, and rehearsal scheduling. The hotel's Peranakan-heritage Shophouse Suites serve as a distinctive bridal suite option. Multi-day wedding celebrations across the Grand Ballroom and Junior Ballroom can be arranged. Couples can explore wedding package options and submit enquiries through the Spalba listing.
The hotel's combination of the Grand Ballroom, Junior Ballroom, and multiple breakout rooms supports multi-day conference formats with plenary, syndicate, and networking spaces operating simultaneously. In-house catering handles all-day delegate dining from breakfast through evening dinners. The 403 on-site guest rooms allow delegates to stay within the venue, a significant advantage for Singapore-based MICE event planners managing international attendee logistics.
As a registered business operating in Singapore, InterContinental Singapore issues GST-compliant tax invoices for all corporate event bookings, which is a standard requirement for companies claiming input tax credits. Planners handling corporate events should specify their company UEN and billing requirements at the enquiry stage. Finance and procurement teams can coordinate invoice terms directly with the hotel's events sales department after connecting through the Spalba platform.
