The aparthotel was recognised for its Plant Library initiative, which brings mindfulness, sustainability, and nature into the guest experience.
Dao by Dorsett AMTD Singapore was named Lifestyle Hotel of the Year - Singapore at the Travel Daily Media Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2026 - Asia, in recognition of its distinctive approach to wellness and experiential hospitality.
At the core of its offering was the Plant Library, where visitors could take home a houseplant for the duration of their stay and learn how to care for it. The experience encourages guests to slow down, reconnect with nature, and bring a greater sense of mindfulness to their travels.
Incorporate mindfulness, sustainability into the guest experience
The Plant Library is a reflection of Dao by Dorsett AMTD Singapore’s approach to wellness, which is beyond conventional hotel amenities such as fitness facilities and healthy dining. Instead, it offers a simple, interactive experience that encourages guests to play an active role in the guest experience.
Guests will be able to choose a plant friend and learn about its characteristics and practical care tips, suitable to their level of experience. Whether they are new plant parents or seasoned plant aficionados, they are encouraged to nurture their chosen plant throughout their visit.
Guests are treated to an experience that changes over the duration of their stay, as opposed to passive amenities. Caring for a living plant offers moments of calm amidst the hustle and bustle of urban life whilst fostering curiosity, responsibility, and a deeper connection with the natural world.
The initiative additionally presents an alternative approach to hospitality innovation. Dao by Dorsett AMTD Singapore combines wellness, education, and sustainability through an accessible, hands-on activity, rather than relying on digital technology.
Beyond the immediate guest experience, the Plant Library also reinforces the property's commitment to responsible tourism and sustainable living. It wants guests to be inspired to take what they learn and apply it in their everyday life, so their connection to nature doesn’t end when they leave.
The experience also provides the property with a unique touchpoint in Singapore’s competitive lifestyle hospitality market. The concept provides guests with the opportunity to personalise their stay and create opportunities for memorable moments and more meaningful engagement with the brand, with a living companion, the Plant Library.
The programme is an addition to the hotel’s overall wellness programming and reinforces its identity as more than a place to stay.
The award demonstrates how a lifestyle hotel can provide authentic guest experiences without elaborate technology or large-scale interventions. The Plant Library by Dao by Dorsett AMTD Singapore shows how a simple idea can merge hospitality, mindfulness, and sustainability to give guests an experience that can last long after check-out.
The Travel Daily Media Travel Trade Excellence Awards - Asia stands as the premier awards programme in the Asia Pacific region, dedicated to recognising the pinnacle of excellence within the travel industry. This prestigious event honours the very best in hotels, airlines, airports, cruise lines, tour operators, travel agencies, booking platforms, and travel technology.
The Travel Daily Media Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2026 - Asia is presented by Travel Daily Media Magazine. To view the full list of winners, click here. For more information on the awards programme, you may contact Danica Avila at +65 3158 1386 or [email protected].
