It is located on the historic site of the Hock Lock Kee Restaurant which began operations in the early 1950s.

Later called the Rendezvous Restaurant, it remained in the hotel complex for a number of years before moving to The Central.

Ltd., a premier hospitality assets owner and operator, acquired the Rendezvous Grand Hotel Singapore and the adjoining Rendezvous Gallery for S$270.1 million.

[citation needed] On 17 January 2014, the Rendezvous brand was re-branded with an art-inspired character.

Refurbished common areas embody the art theme.