Time, as every traveller knows, is the most elusive luxury. With every destination offering a myriad of experiences to choose from, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the burden of curating the perfect getaway that works with the modern person’s schedule. Addressing this pain point, Conrad Hotels & Resorts has responded with Conrad 1/3/5—a signature programme that transforms one, three, or five hours into richly textured journeys that reveal the soul of a destination.
Each experience is crafted to awaken the senses and ground the traveller in authentic encounters. At Conrad Tokyo, a single hour becomes a meditation on flavour: the delicate pour of a rare bean in an Omakase Coffee Experience, or the elegance of a centuries-old sake house serving liquid poetry in a tatami room. With a little more time, one might also learn the artistry behind onigiri rice balls from a 10th-generation master; or watch Hokusai’s Great Wave reimagined on handmade washi paper. A full afternoon, however, stretches into legend, where a swordsmith invites guests to hammer steel, the clang of metal echoing with centuries of samurai spirit.
In Bali, Conrad’s hours unfold like a calming incantation. A single hour suspends guests in aerial hammocks, cocooned by weighted blankets and the lull of crystal sound vibrations. Three hours might draw one into a Purnama ritual, where flower offerings, temple prayers, and a meditative beachside purification occur beneath the glow of a full moon. The five-hour programme shifts the experience into a pilgrimage through rainforest and farmland, where local herbs are foraged before being turned into a meal by a secluded waterfall.
Bustling Singapore, too, offers its own temptations. At Conrad Singapore Orchard, travellers can indulge in a Negroni masterclass paired with Venetian cicchetti, or explore the alchemy of cheese and chocolate with chefs and artisans. A longer sojourn ensures an insightful meander through edible gardens with an arborist or, deeper still, into the vibrant heritage of Peranakan culture, with a visit to The Intan, a home museum offering a window into generations of families, crafts, and celebrations.
In Beijing, the hours unravel between ancient and modern. The morning might begin with temple music drifting across the grounds of the Temple of Heaven, before continuing with a guided stroll past the gleaming skyline of the Central Business District, and stretching into an afternoon within the Forbidden City, where lacquered halls and carved dragons whisper of dynasties past.
Whether guests have a single hour or an entire afternoon, Conrad Hotels & Resorts provides tailored experiences unique to each destination—taking into account individual tastes, preferences, and available time to help uncover the soul of a place through its people, culture, and local stories. “We believe that luxury travel is about how you experience a destination throughout your stay,” said Dino Michael, SVP & Global Head, Hilton Luxury Brands, in a statement. “With the launch of Conrad 1/3/5, we’re empowering our guests to discover new perspectives through curated, time-tailored experiences that go beyond the expected.”
