ORCHARD PARADE 4★
The Four-star Orchard Parade Hotel is located in downtown Singapore close to the famous shopping and entertainment district of Orchard Road, with all its theatres, cinemas and high-end boutique stores. You can also walk to the Orchard MRT transit station, which will whizz you around the city in no time.
The rooms and suites at Orchard Parade Hotel are smart and spacious and offer air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs and free WIFI. Large windows let in plenty of light and allow you to take in the city skyline panoramas.
To escape the heat of the city, take a dip in the rooftop pool, where the views and cool breeze will revitalize weary travellers! The in-house restaurant Tung Lok Signature, is located on the second floor and serves Asian dishes alongside more fusion flavours, plus there’s a bar on the peaceful outdoor terrace.
GRAND COPTHORNE WATERFRONT 5★
This luxurious hotel is situated overlooking the historic Singapore River, beside the districts of Robertson Quay, Clarke Quay and Boat Quay – all lively waterfront areas of colourful bars, restaurants and shops.
All rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows with city or river views, free WIFI and welcoming décor make the accommodation relaxed and convenient. The hotel has a pool, tennis court and health club. Nearby sights include the lush, tropical botanical gardens – a quiet oasis in the noise and heat of the city – and the National Gallery.
The multi-cultural society of Singapore is reflected in the lavish buffet at Grand Copthorne which is like taking a round-the-world trip, from Japanese sushi and sashimi and Australian lamb to Indian tandoori dishes and Chinese stir-fries. There’s also an extensive dessert station for pudding fans!
MANDARIN ORCHARD 5★
With fantastic views of Marina Bay, five-star Marina Mandarin is located in Singapore’s bustling Central Business District, close to the Marina Square Shopping Mall. At the hotel’s heart is an awe-inspiring 21-storey-high atrium – one of the largest in the city.
The warm and welcoming rooms at Marina Mandarin Hotel are decorated in soft tones of cream and taupe with sleek dark wood furniture and marble bathrooms. The upper floors have stunning views of the waterfront and city skyline and all rooms have welcome fruits when you arrive, complementary bottled water daily, large-screen TVs and private balconies.
There are three restaurants, a lounge and a café. Restaurants include a sumptuous buffet of Asian flavours and international dishes, cooked up by the chefs in the lively open kitchen. There’s also a steakhouse and chic Peach Blossoms restaurant, which serves authentic Cantonese specialities. You can also enoy some pampering at Amarin Spa, a soothing sanctuary offering seven treatment rooms where you can have a relaxing massage or a tailored skincare package. There’s also a 25-metre outdoor mineral-water pool.