About this Stay
I stayed for two nights at a five-star hotel located in Marina Bay, Singapore—an ideal location for both business and sightseeing.
The hotel features a grand and luxurious design. My room had a marina view, allowing me to enjoy views of Marina Bay Sands and Singapore’s impressive skyline of skyscrapers throughout my stay.
The room itself was spacious, creating an elegant and relaxing atmosphere. I chose a plan that included access to the club lounge, so I had most of my meals there. As expected from an international city like Singapore, the food and beverage selection was extensive, featuring not only Singaporean cuisine but also a wide variety of delicious dishes from around the world. Everything was excellent.
Hotel & Surroundings
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Entrance Sign
This is the entrance sign.
Hotel Entrance
This is the entrance of Mandarin Oriental, Singapore.
Hotel Exterior
A front view of the hotel.
Entrance Area (1st Floor)
This is the entrance area on the first floor on the morning of the second day.
Since January is the rainy season, it was raining quite heavily.
Chinese New Year Lanterns
This is the reception area on the first floor. As it was during the Chinese New Year season in January, many festive lanterns were beautifully displayed.
Floating Lights in Indoor Pond
This is the reception area on the first floor. There is a pond inside the hotel, with decorative lights floating on the water.
Front Lobby
This is the lobby on the first floor.
Many red Chinese New Year lanterns are hanging from the ceiling.
Welcome Drink
I was served a welcome drink at the check-in counter on the first floor.
Elevator Hall (1st Floor)
This is the elevator hall on the first floor.
It has a calm and solid atmosphere.
Luxurious Lighting
This is the elevator hall on the 19th floor, where my room was located.
The lighting is very luxurious.
Elevator (1)
This is the hotel elevator. In Southeast Asia, it is quite common to see this type of open atrium-style elevator.
Elevator (2)
This is the view from inside the elevator. Since it is an open-type elevator installed in the atrium, you can see the entire interior while riding it, which creates a great sense of openness.
View from the Elevator
Looking down from the elevator, you can see the roof of the restaurant on the first floor.
Hotel Gym
This is the gym. I used it to work out after enjoying a variety of delicious dishes at the buffet.
Afternoon Skyline View
This is the view from the lounge in the afternoon.
Marina Bay Sands and the surrounding skyscrapers look stunning.
Sunset Skyline View
This is the sunset view of Marina Bay Sands and the skyscrapers from the lounge.
The view of Marina Bay Sands is absolutely spectacular.
Evening City View
This is the evening view of central Singapore from the lounge.
The two dome-shaped buildings in the foreground on the right are a theater and a concert hall.
View from the Room
This is the view of Singapore’s skyscrapers from the room.
Merlion
This is the Merlion as seen from the lounge table.
The hotel is also conveniently located near the Merlion.
Surrounding View
This is the view from a table in the club lounge.
Wine Shop
While walking around the hotel area, I came across a wine shop.
ArtScience Museum
This is the ArtScience Museum building that I passed by while walking near the hotel.
It is a uniquely designed structure.
Guest Room
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View from the Entrance
This is the view as you enter the guest room.
The carpet has a stylish design.
Bed
This is the bed. There is plenty of space between the bed and the window, giving the room a very spacious feel.
Space Near the Bathroom
There is also ample space between the bed and the bathroom.
Writing Desk
This is the writing desk. Positioned with the window behind it, it feels like a private executive office.
Bathroom
This is the bathtub in the bathroom.
There is also a separate shower room next to it.
Washbasin
This is the washbasin. The item mounted on the wall beside it is body cream.
Slippers
These are the slippers provided by the hotel.
Closet
This is the closet.
Bathrobes are provided.
Flowers by the Washbasin
Yellow flowers are beautifully arranged here.
Amenities
These are the amenities at the washbasin.
They include a toothbrush, comb, and shower cap.
Welcome Fruit
This is the welcome fruit placed on the desk.
It includes tropical fruits such as dragon fruit, typical of Southeast Asia.
Welcome Drinks
These are the welcome soft drinks provided in the room.
- • Apple juice
- • Pineapple juice
Club Lounge Information
This floor includes access to the club lounge.
Here is the lounge usage information.
- • Champagne breakfast 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- • Light meals & pastries 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- • Afternoon tea 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
- • Dinner & cocktails 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- • Desserts & late-night snacks 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Alcoholic beverages such as champagne, wine, and beer, as well as soft drinks, are available throughout the day.
Emergency Exit Plan
This is the evacuation plan posted on the inside of the room door in case of fire.
Club Lounge
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Lounge Entrance (1)
This is the entrance to the club lounge.
Lounge Entrance (2)
Upon entering the lounge, there is a sofa area that feels like a waiting space.
Inside the Lounge
I entered the club lounge. This is what it looks like inside. The seating is spacious and comfortable.
My room is on the same 19th floor as the lounge, so it’s very easy to access.
Champagne
I immediately enjoyed a glass of champagne in the club lounge.
The snack served with it was mixed nuts.
Dining Area
In addition to the sofa area, the club lounge also has a dining space like this.
Sofa Area
This is another sofa seating area in the club lounge.
Dining Area
This is another dining space.
Afternoon Tea (1)
I also visited the club lounge during afternoon tea time.
There were various kinds of fruits as well as cakes.
Afternoon Tea (2)
These are the light snacks I had during afternoon tea.
- • Custard-filled bun
- • Smoked salmon
- • Pound cake
- • Champagne
Alcohol Selection
This is the alcohol section in the club lounge.
A wide variety of drinks is available to enjoy.
Dinner – Day 1
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Appetizer Corner
I went to the club lounge for dinner.
A variety of appetizers were laid out.
- • Custard-filled bun
- • Fried spring roll–like items
- • Assorted cheeses
- • Dried fruits
- • Smoked salmon
This was during the evening cocktail (dinner) time.
Drinks Refrigerator
This is the refrigerator in the club lounge where you can freely choose your drinks.
It includes beer, sparkling water, mineral water, and soft drinks.
- Beer:
- • Tiger Beer (Singapore)
- • Heineken
- • Asahi Super Dry (Japan)
Wine & Whiskey Selection
A selection of wines and whiskeys from around the world.
- 【Wine】 • Marques de Riscal (Spain)
- 【Whiskey】• Maker’s Mark (USA)
- • Balvenie (Scotland)
- • Monkey Shoulder (Scotland)
- 【Vodka】 • Absolut (Sweden)
- 【Gin】 • Citadelle (France)
Appetizer Corner
This is another appetizer section.
- • Assorted ham, herb-smoked fish, smoked salmon
- • Assorted cheeses
- • Sandwiches
Condiment Counter
This is the condiment counter. It likely includes olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Chopsticks are also provided.
Ginger Ale
I had a ginger ale before the meal.
Snacks included olives and mixed nuts.
Fruits, Salads, and More
This is the buffet counter in the club lounge. Cut fruits are in front, sweets on the right, and the salad section toward the back left.
Singaporean Salads
This is the Singaporean-style salad section.
- • Chickpea salad with zucchini and red onion
- • Stir-fried abalone with olives and bell peppers
- • Chicken salad
- • Marinated jellyfish
Meat Dishes
- • Roast duck
- • Beef with black pepper sauce
- • Mango salsa
- • Barbecue pork
Fried Rice & Hot Dishes
- • Chinese-style braised mushrooms
- • Fried rice
- • Stir-fried baby abalone with bell peppers
Cheese Selection
This is the cheese section. There are six types of cheese visible here, along with fruits such as grapes and muscat, as well as nuts. It’s excellent.
Sushi Rolls
This is the sushi roll section, featuring international-style rolls.
Items like California rolls are available. The seaweed is wrapped on the inside, with fillings such as avocado and imitation crab, while the outside is coated with sesame seeds or tobiko.
Wasabi and pickled ginger are also provided.
Vegetable Sticks & Bread
- Vegetable sticks
- • Carrot, celery, cucumber
- Dips
- • Guacamole (Mexican avocado-based sauce with tomato and onion)
- • Tahini (Middle Eastern sesame sauce)
- • Various breads, Echiré butter (unsalted/salted), and jarred jams
Desserts
This is the dessert section.
- • Lychee mousse
- • Raspberry Swiss roll
- • Hojicha sweet potato dessert
Dinner I Had
This is the dinner I selected. Everything was absolutely delicious.
- • Barbecue pork, beef with black pepper sauce, roast duck, stir-fried abalone with bell peppers
- • Cheese, sushi rolls, celery and carrot sticks
- • Salad, mixed nuts, olives, marinated jellyfish
Champagne & Red Wine
This is the champagne and red wine I enjoyed.
Lounge Exit
After finishing dinner, I left the lounge and returned to my room.
Breakfast – Day 2
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À la Carte Menu
This is the breakfast à la carte menu.
In addition to the buffet, you can also order dishes from this menu. I was told that I could order as many items as I liked.
- • Pancakes
- • Omelet
- • Eggs Benedict
- • Wonton noodles, etc.
Orchid & Table Settings
At the breakfast table, an orchid was placed along with pepper, salt, sugar, and cream.
Porridge & Miso Soup
There was a porridge and miso soup station at the breakfast buffet.
Condiments were also provided. For the miso soup, these included shredded seaweed, tofu, and chopped green onions.
Appetizer Selection
This is the appetizer section.
- • Parma ham
- • Mortadella (Bologna ham)
- • Smoked trout
- • Smoked salmon
Bread Selection
- Various types of bread are available:
- Hard breads, croissants, Danish pastries, rolls, sweet breads, etc.
- Spreads & jams are also diverse and international:
- • Salted butter
- • Nutella (Italian hazelnut cocoa spread)
- • Kaya Pandan (popular in Singapore, made from coconut milk and eggs)
- • Peanut butter
- • Various jarred jams
Salad Section
This is the salad section.
The garden salad likely includes lettuce, baby leaves, and arugula. Dressings and olive oils from overseas, including Europe, are also available.
Shumai & Sausages
- • Shumai (pork and shrimp dumplings)
- • Sausages
- • Sweet corn
Fruits & Yogurt
This is the fruit and yogurt section.
- • Orange, jujube (similar to a small apple), plum, etc.
- • Pineapple, dragon fruit, mango, watermelon, papaya, blueberries, cranberries
- • Yogurt (plain, strawberry)
Champagne & Cappuccino
I enjoyed champagne and a cappuccino in the morning.
My Breakfast Plate
This is what I had for breakfast.
Breakfast Selection
This is another plate I enjoyed.
- • Chinese-style porridge
- • Miso soup and salad
- • Sausages, warm cherry tomatoes, shumai, prosciutto, sweet corn
Eggs Benedict
This is the Eggs Benedict I ordered separately.
[Editor’s note: Eggs Benedict is a dish made by placing ham, bacon, or salmon, a poached egg, and hollandaise sauce on half of an English muffin. Hollandaise sauce is made by emulsifying egg yolks with vinegar into a creamy texture.]
Lunch – Day 2
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Cola & Snacks
This is a Diet Coke I had during the daytime, along with peanuts and potato chips.
Champagne
I also enjoyed some champagne.
Lounge Dining Area
This is the dining area of the lounge. The buffet counter is located on the right.
Cheese, Cereals & Bread
During the daytime, there are no hot dishes, but a variety of cheeses, cereals, and several types of bread are available.
Fruits & Bread
This is the fruit and bread (scone) section.
Drinks & Alcohol Section
This is the lounge’s drinks section.
I had some red wine. Being able to enjoy red wine even during the daytime is wonderful.
It’s especially great for those who enjoy alcohol.
What I Had
This is what I had for lunch.
- • Cheese
- • Dried apricots
- • Bread
Dinner – Day 2
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Fruit & Cake Selection
On the second day, I came back to the club lounge for dinner.
This is the fruit and cake section.
In the front right, there are also sweets shaped like mandarins and peaches.
Hot Dishes (1)
This is the section for hot Singaporean dishes.
- • Seafood Five-Spice Rolls
- Spring rolls filled with shrimp and seasoned with Chinese five-spice.
- • Vegetable Curry Puffs
- Deep-fried pastries filled with curry-flavored vegetables.
- • Chicken Rice
- A signature dish of Singapore.
Hot Dishes (2)
- • Rice Cake (Mochi)
- I wondered how this mochi was prepared.
- • Seafood Five-Spice Rolls
- Spring rolls filled with shrimp and seasoned with Chinese five-spice.
- • Vegetable Curry Puffs
- Deep-fried pastries filled with curry-flavored vegetables.
Cheese Selection
This section on the left features a variety of cheeses.
- • Brie
- • Blue Cheese
- • Sheep’s Milk Cheese
- • Camembert
- • Gouda, etc.
Chicken Satay
- • Chicken Satay
- Indonesian-style grilled skewered chicken popular in Southeast Asia.
- • Satay Sauce
- Made with ingredients such as peanut butter.
Sushi Rolls
Singapore-style sushi rolls. The nori (seaweed) is rolled on the inside.
What I Had
This is what I had.
- • Chicken Satay
- • Four kinds of sushi rolls
- • Vegetable Curry Puffs
- • Chicken Rice
- • White asparagus & carrot sticks
- • Salad
- • Beer, etc.
Champagne & Red Wine
After dinner, I had some champagne and red wine and relaxed for a while.
Champagne
This is a bottle of champagne: “Ruinart.”
Breakfast – Day 3
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Porridge & Miso Soup
On the third day, I also chose to have breakfast at the club lounge.
This is the porridge and miso soup section.
Salad Section
This is the salad section.
Appetizer Section
This is the appetizer section.
- • Parma ham
- • Mortadella (Bologna ham)
- • Smoked trout
- • Smoked salmon
Hot Dishes
- • Hash browns
- • Grilled cherry tomatoes
Fruit Section
Fresh cut fruits are available here.
Fruits, Yogurt & Cereals
This section offers cut fruits, yogurt, and cereals.
Bread Selection
This is the bread section.
Dim Sum
Shumai and dumplings.
Sausages & Beans
Sausages and bean dishes.
What I Had
This is what I had for breakfast on the third day.
- • Char siu noodles
- • Cheese, dumplings, shumai, croquette, ham, smoked salmon, sausages
- • Soup
- • Bread (croissants, scones, etc.)
- • Strawberries and waffles
- • Champagne
Char Siu Noodles
This is char siu noodle soup. It was topped with bok choy and dumplings.
Dessert
This is dessert.
- • Strawberries
- They were very sweet and delicious.
- • Waffles
