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Mandarin Oriental, Singapore is a luxury hotel located in Marina Centre
next to Marina Square Shopping Mall and near Suntec City
, home to one of Asia Pacific’s largest convention centers – the Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre, and the city’s financial district. The hotel includes 527 rooms and suites, 6 restaurants and bars, and the Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore.
, which allows views of the Singapore skyline. The hotel is located next to Marina Square Shopping Mall and in close proximity to Singapore’s financial district. Nearby, the Suntec
Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre is one of Asia Pacific’s largest convention centers. Orchard Road
, one of Singapore’s primary shopping corridors, is a ten to fifteen minute taxi ride from the hotel.
The Singapore Flyer
, which was the largest observation wheel in the world when it opened in 2008, is visible from the hotel. Additionally, the world’s largest floating stage is at Marina Bay Floating Stadium
, which is located in front of Mandarin Oriental, Singapore on Marina Bay. The floating venue hosts concerts, athletic events, theatre performances and cultural festivals.
’s Gold List. The hotel’s 527 rooms and suites have floor-to-ceiling windows that feature views of Marina Bay, the Pacific Ocean or the Singapore city skyline. US Architect John Portman
designed the atrium-style hotel based on a theatre concept and intended the exterior of the structure to resemble a fan, a nod to the Mandarin Oriental logo. Near 100 pieces of fine regional art adorn the property’s interior.
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore has two large ball rooms, 13 suites and boardrooms for meetings, and a number of function rooms of varying sizes. Additionally, the hotel has a Business Center available to its guests.
Wellness amenities at the hotel include a 25 meter swimming pool, a fitness center, and the Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore. The hotel also has six restaurants and bars, including Morton’s The Steakhouse (the first to be built outside of the United States).
The hotel has six dining options as well as a bar and lounge. Of these, Cherry Garden, Dolce Vita, and MELT ~ The World Café have each been recognized for culinary excellence. Mandarin Oriental, Singapore has a large ballroom as well as fourteen meeting rooms.
Marina Centre
Marina Centre is a zone of reclaimed land within the Downtown Core in the southern part of Singapore. Together with the Marina South area, it encloses the sheltered Marina Bay....
next to Marina Square Shopping Mall and near Suntec City
Suntec City
Suntec City is a major multi-use development located in Marina Centre, a subzone of the Downtown Core Planning Area in Singapore.- Design :Suntec City was designed by Tsao & McKown Architects with emphasis on Chinese geomancy . The five buildings and the convention center are arranged so that they...
, home to one of Asia Pacific’s largest convention centers – the Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre, and the city’s financial district. The hotel includes 527 rooms and suites, 6 restaurants and bars, and the Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore.
Location
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore is located in Marina CentreMarina Centre
Marina Centre is a zone of reclaimed land within the Downtown Core in the southern part of Singapore. Together with the Marina South area, it encloses the sheltered Marina Bay....
, which allows views of the Singapore skyline. The hotel is located next to Marina Square Shopping Mall and in close proximity to Singapore’s financial district. Nearby, the Suntec
Suntec City
Suntec City is a major multi-use development located in Marina Centre, a subzone of the Downtown Core Planning Area in Singapore.- Design :Suntec City was designed by Tsao & McKown Architects with emphasis on Chinese geomancy . The five buildings and the convention center are arranged so that they...
Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre is one of Asia Pacific’s largest convention centers. Orchard Road
Orchard Road
Orchard Road is a road in Singapore that is the retail and entertainment hub of the city-state. It is regularly frequented by the local population as well as being a major tourist attraction...
, one of Singapore’s primary shopping corridors, is a ten to fifteen minute taxi ride from the hotel.
The Singapore Flyer
Singapore Flyer
The Singapore Flyer is a giant Ferris wheel located in Singapore, constructed in 2005–2008. Described by its operators as an observation wheel, it reaches 42 stories high, with a total height of , making it the tallest Ferris wheel in the world, taller than the Star of Nanchang and taller than...
, which was the largest observation wheel in the world when it opened in 2008, is visible from the hotel. Additionally, the world’s largest floating stage is at Marina Bay Floating Stadium
Marina Bay Floating Stadium
The Float at Marina Bay, stylised as The Float@Marina Bay and also known as the Marina Bay Floating Platform , is the world's largest floating stage...
, which is located in front of Mandarin Oriental, Singapore on Marina Bay. The floating venue hosts concerts, athletic events, theatre performances and cultural festivals.
The Hotel
Originally built in 1987, the Mandarin Oriental, Singapore underwent a significant renovation in 2004 when H.L. Lim of LTW Design Works was hired to update the hotel’s interiors. In both 2010 and 2011, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore was named to Condé Nast TravelerCondé Nast Traveler
Condé Nast Traveler is a US magazine published by Condé Nast. It has its origins in a mailing sent out by the Diners Club club beginning in 1953, listing locations that would take the card. It began taking advertising in 1955. In order to attract more advertisers, it became a full-fledged magazine,...
’s Gold List. The hotel’s 527 rooms and suites have floor-to-ceiling windows that feature views of Marina Bay, the Pacific Ocean or the Singapore city skyline. US Architect John Portman
John Portman
John C. Portman, Jr. is an American architect and real estate developer widely known for popularizing hotels and office buildings with multi-storied interior atriums....
designed the atrium-style hotel based on a theatre concept and intended the exterior of the structure to resemble a fan, a nod to the Mandarin Oriental logo. Near 100 pieces of fine regional art adorn the property’s interior.
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore has two large ball rooms, 13 suites and boardrooms for meetings, and a number of function rooms of varying sizes. Additionally, the hotel has a Business Center available to its guests.
Wellness amenities at the hotel include a 25 meter swimming pool, a fitness center, and the Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore. The hotel also has six restaurants and bars, including Morton’s The Steakhouse (the first to be built outside of the United States).
The hotel has six dining options as well as a bar and lounge. Of these, Cherry Garden, Dolce Vita, and MELT ~ The World Café have each been recognized for culinary excellence. Mandarin Oriental, Singapore has a large ballroom as well as fourteen meeting rooms.
The Oriental Club
The Oriental Club Lounge, located on the top floor of the hotel, is a private lounge for guests staying on the 18th to 21st floors. Access to the lounge includes meeting spaces, complimentary cocktails, and panoramic views of the harbor. The Oriental Club is the largest hotel lounge in Singapore.The Spa
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore comprises six treatment rooms, including two couples’ suites, a separate manicure-pedicure section, a reflexology area, a tea lounge for relaxation and one-to-one consultation areas.Restaurants & Bars
- Dolce Vita: an Italian restaurant headed by MichelinMichelin GuideThe Michelin Guide is a series of annual guide books published by Michelin for over a dozen countries. The term normally refers to the Michelin Red Guide, the oldest and best-known European hotel and restaurant guide, which awards the Michelin stars...
Star Executive Chef Marco Pedrelli - Cherry Garden: a restaurant serving Cantonese cuisine
- Morton’s, The SteakhouseMorton's Restaurant GroupMorton's Restaurant Group, Inc. is the world's largest owner and operator of company-owned upscale restaurants, with locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Hong Kong, Macau, Shanghai and Singapore...
: a traditional steakhouse exported from the United States - MELT ~ The World Café: a restaurant offering a theatrical dining experience by way of “show kitchens”
- Wasabi Bistro: restaurant offering a menu inspired by Japanese and Californian cuisine styles
- Axis Bar and Lounge: a cocktail lounge overlooking Marina Bay
See also
- Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
- Mandarin Oriental, BarcelonaMandarin Oriental, BarcelonaMandarin Oriental, Barcelona is located on Passeig de Gràcia close to a number of Barcelona’s shopping and dining establishments as well as cultural and entertainment venues. The Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona opened in November 2009 and was designed by a team of Spanish architects and designers:...
- Mandarin Oriental, Hong KongMandarin Oriental, Hong KongMandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is a five-star hotel, located on Connaught Road in Central, Hong Kong, owned and managed by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. The hotel opened its doors in 1963 as “The Mandarin”, and quickly drew recognition for its service and elegance...
- Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, LondonMandarin Oriental Hyde Park, LondonMandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is a five-star hotel, located in the exclusive Knightsbridge district of London, owned and managed by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. Housed in a historic, Edwardian-style building, the hotel originally opened its doors to the public as the Hyde Park Hotel in 1902...
- Mandarin Oriental, MiamiMandarin Oriental, MiamiMandarin Oriental, Miami is a hotel located on Brickell Key in Miami, Florida, overlooking Biscayne Bay. The 326-room waterfront hotel opened in November 2000 and is managed by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. In addition to the 295 guestrooms and 31 suites, the hotel operates the restaurants Azul...
- Mandarin Oriental, New YorkMandarin Oriental, New YorkMandarin Oriental, New York is a five-star hotel located in Manhattan's Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle, managed by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. A part of the multi-use Time Warner Center development, the hotel opened its doors in December 2003...
- Mandarin Oriental, TokyoMandarin Oriental, TokyoMandarin Oriental, Tokyo is located in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi neighborhood, close to Tokyo Station and Tokyo Stock Exchange, with views of the Tokyo Imperial Palace garden and Tokyo Bay. The hotel, opened in December 2005, is managed by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. The hotel contains 178 guestrooms...
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