Mandarin Oriental Singapore

The Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, is one of the older properties of the Mandarin Oriental Group of global luxury hotels. However, it is still a renowned beacon of excellence.

Many business guests and staycationers return regularly to the Mandarin Oriental and visitors to this extraordinary island city-state. Built like a huge fan – the Mandarin Oriental group logo – it boasts 527 rooms, including 59 suites and a host of luxury amenities.

Location

The hotel occupies a very desirable space in Singapore's business area overlooking Marina Bay and is connected to the Mall by a covered walkway. It is ideally situated for the Suntec Exhibition Centre, the Singapore Flyer sightseeing Ferris wheel, and the Marina complex.

Singapore, known as the Lion of Asia, is a pulsating city-state with many chic stores, nightclubs, theaters and art projects, and every kind of eatery. The Marina Bay Sands entertainment complex is near the hotel and the unmissable Gardens by the Bay.

This waterfront nature park features the spectacular Supertree Grove, which lights up the night sky. It also covers the Flower Dome and a children's garden and adventure trail. Orchard Road is the famed delight of high-end shoppers and bargain hunters and foodies sampling eclectic dishes in the Newton Centre.

Style and Décor

The hotel is a landmark building in the city, the first to be awarded 5-star status and set a standard for other accommodations. Guests are welcomed by staff into a huge atrium and reception with a lot of shining marble.

Additionally, crystal lighting and gleaming dark wood are a part of it. Besides, fine art pieces adorn walls, while patterned carpets and motifs give a sense of the orient's spirit.

The Rooms. Deluxe, Ocean View, Marina Bay View, and Premier

All rooms feature wide or floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning views, plush flower-patterned carpeting, comfortable bedding, and seating. In addition, the Deluxe has city views and a work desk, a luxury bathroom with a walk-in shower and separate bath, plus Mandarin citrus toiletries.

Ocean View is just that, with beautiful views towards the water. There are also oriental art pieces, wood, floral-pattern soft carpeting, and natural olive/amber/beige hues. Granite in the bathroom makes a bold opulent statement.

Marina Bay benefits from sweeping views across the bay and the city from floor-to-ceiling windows. Moreover, the Premier has more space, a working area, a deeply comfortable sofa, and a city view balcony.

The Suites. City, Ocean Grand, Marina Bay, Premier, Oriental, and Mandarin

All these suites are one-bedroom, very plush, with extra rooms and amenities with a choice of views. Bathrooms are large and feature stand-alone bathtubs, walk-in showers, and Atelier Cologne luxe toiletries in some suites.

Marina Bay is a gorgeous suite with quadruple-glazed floor-to-ceiling windows. These windows spread across the rooms with wide views towards the bay and city skyline. With a décor of soothing natural colors, a private patio, and closure to shut off the bedroom, the Marina suite offers guests complete peace and rest.

The premier suite has oriental décor with a gorgeous gold fabric bedcover, a walk-in wardrobe, city views, and a private dining area. Mandarin Oriental highlights are bedroom and living room balconies. Large dining area, soft beige, and brown tones brightened by lovely apricot silk cushions on comfortable seating are also part of it.

The lavish Mandarin suite has two of everything. These include bedrooms with king beds, balconies, powder rooms, and bathrooms, plus white carpeting, silk furnishings, and Asian touches.

The Oriental Club

All guests over 12 years of staying on the Mandarin Oriental Club floor benefit from using the lounge. Located on the 19th floor, guests can appreciate stunning wide views from huge windows. Also, there are Asian-style furnishings with red accent colors and many complimentary extras.

Drinks, cocktails, and snacks are available in the lounge, along with champagne breakfasts and afternoon teas. In addition, Marina Bay rooms and suites have club access.

Italian Dining

There are several excellent restaurants and bars to cater for multi-national visitors to this 527-bed hotel. La Dolce Vita is a long, low, and light-filled diner of upscaled authentic Italian dishes. All this is in an elegant room of aqua seating and polished floors.

Drinks are available from a granite-topped bar running along one side of the room, and outdoor dining is an option in fine weather.

International Dining

Locals, as well as hotel guests, much love the Cherry Garden. It serves traditional Cantonese food in a stylish room with much dark wood and surrounding lush garden greenery. Another popular choice is to head along to Morton's Steak House for a pricey Martini but delicious fillet steak sandwiches gratis between 5-7 pm.

Melt Café is an all-day buffet of international flavors and styles with roasts, BBQ, and gourmet selections. A luscious patisserie counter is prominently displayed to tempt diners after the main courses.

Melt is in another MO dining room of natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows with a profusion of green plants gathered outside.

In-Room Dining

Mandarin Oriental Singapore offers an extensive in-room dining menu particularly suitable for such a large hotel. A fabulous selection of fresh and healthy breakfast dishes is on the menu. This includes Continental, Japanese, Chinese or Wellness choices.

There is even an indulgent champagne/caviar special. A full all-day menu has everything from snacks, soups, and sandwiches to burgers grills. It also offers pizzas and pasta, Asian specialties, and mouthwatering sweet dishes. Every kind of beverage can accompany this lavish spread.

Mandarin Oriental Bar

The bar features signature and inventive cocktails created by expert mixologists. Teas can also be taken here while taking in the views of Marina Bay.

Spa and Fitness

Aside from the hotel's well-sized pool, this ultra-luxurious spa offers complete wellness programs arranged with special spa concierge services. In addition, several treatment rooms provide face and body therapies. These are based on oriental traditions using essential oils of eastern provenance.

Separate saunas, steam rooms, and shower facilities are provided for men and women, plus a deeply restful communal relaxation area. In addition, the fitness center has all the latest equipment expected at a luxury hotel.

Takeaway

The Mandarin Oriental is a familiar sight for locals and a well-respected hotel for frequent visitors. Mandarin Oriental Singapore offers first-class accommodation for guests in Singapore's vibrant city-state for business trips or leisure vacations.