PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, is unquestionably at the top of Singapore’s hotel sector, with a spectacular view of the metropolis, Singapore straits, and Marina Bay. This establishment emanates the elegance of modern luxury, traditional culture, and unrivalled hospitality, and is located along Raffles Boulevard, an exceptional position between Singapore’s business and arts sectors. Be one with nature in this one-of-a-kind hotel as it actively strives towards the true spirit of sustainability, evident through its innovative approach in its energy, water, plastic waste, and food waste management. Upon arrival, the property welcomes guests with vibrant and lush vegetation, paired together with “ear-catching” songbirds which are strategically placed around the property, uplifting spirits with their tempting melodic notes bouncing off the stunning nature-inspired décor, it is indeed tough to resist the tranquillity and calmness that pulses from the heart of the property, leaving guests feeling astounded.
There are over 2400 plants (over 60 varieties) spread across the hotel, which are meticulously cared after by a devoted crew. With closer observation, you’ll find that lights is precisely designed to keep the inside plants healthy while still allowing adequate sunshine to shine through the stunning glass ceiling during the day. The hotel is close to major cultural, entertainment, and lifestyle landmarks such as the Esplanade Theatres, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore Flyer, and many museums and retail complexes. In between tours, guests may take in the uniquely Singaporean ambiance at these locations before returning to the comforts of their hotels to recover.
Accommodation
THE PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay has a wide range of accommodation options from the Urban to the COLLECTION Marina Bay rooms to meet everyone’s needs, even for visitors travelling with children. Accommodations with lounge access provide visitors with additional personalized services as well as business-friendly amenities; and, of course, the distinguished suites for a first-class stay. Many aspects of sustainability are considered here, such as the reusable bottles that can be readily replenished via faucets with filtered water pumped into your magnificent residence to decrease the usage of plastics. When no one is in the room, the state-of-the-art temperature and light controls detect the absence and adapt appropriately; this procedure is repeated when visitors return and changes back to the individual’s selected settings.
The Urban Suites, which offer incredible panoramas of Singapore’s famed waterfront from two distinct balconies, are recommended by the team at Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine. Each room is equipped with either twin beds or a king-sized bed for optimal comfort, an en-suite big bathroom with bathtub, a glass-enclosed standing shower cubicle, and a toilet to ensure visitors look and feel their best all day. Guests may have unrestricted access to entertainment and communication benefits without ever leaving the front entrance, thanks to complimentary Wi-Fi and huge flat screen cable televisions.
Dining
The hotel’s very own COLLECTION Club Lounge, which offers complimentary internet access, local and international phone calls, local newspapers, and laundry services, will undoubtedly be highly popular with guests staying there for leisure or business purposes. Opening at 7 am, you may start your day with a delicious breakfast (served until 10 30 am), then throughout the day, for energy boosts, enjoy coffee, tea, and other non-alcoholic beverages. From 6 to 8 pm, you can wind down the evening with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The culinary pleasures provided here and at the different food and beverage establishments located inside the hotel are bound to thrill gourmands.
Nestled on level five, Peach Blossoms has been faithfully serving up fine Cantonese delicacies for more then 3 decades, making fans of its luxe communal dining, expert dim sum crafts and festive offerings. Must try are the starters, Homemade Pani Puri served with decadent Foie Gras and well sliced Peking Duck, delectable Crab Salad with addictive Pickled Daikon and perfectly Applewood Smoked Jamon Iberico Pork Char Siew that has a wonderful glaze on top. Do order the Deep-fried “Lava” Sweet Purple Potato that is so indulgent and satisfying to wrap up your meal on a great note. The service here is exemplary, prompt yet never intrusive. This venue is ideal for a business lunch or family dinner and every occasion in-between.
For those who like to wine and dine outdoors, check out Skyline Bar with cosy seating spread over a well manicured green lawn. Must try dishes are the delectable Singapore Chilli Crab Brioche with Tobiko and Hand-Cut Fries with Parmesan Shavings. Wash it down with a bottle of bubbles, perfect for a lovely afternoon brunch. Lovers of steaks and all things grilled can enjoy aged USDA prime beef and a specially curated wine list among other offerings at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, one of the world’s acclaimed steakhouses. For guests who prefer a more intimate and delicate taste, Sushi Jiro by Chef Yajima ( with his 40 years of experience in Japanese cuisine) presents seasonal fish imported directly from Japan.
Diners who can’t decide on a cuisine may enjoy the broad selection of diverse dishes served buffet style at the halal-certified Peppermint for a truly mouth-watering dining experience for everyone. Besides the mainstay items that are rotated at regular intervals, at times Chef de Cuisine Leon Yee of Peppermint also partner with famous chefs like Chef Owner Beh Gaik Lean of Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery to bring a range of historical Peranakan cuisine as cooked and enjoyed in Penang in the recent collaboration with one-MICHELIN-starred Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery from Penang.
Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery was one of the four restaurants recognised with one MICHELIN Star in the first edition of the MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang. Fondly known as Auntie Gaik Lean among fans and loyal diners, the chef owner of Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery is a fourth generation Nyonya who started cooking at the age of 12 under the tough training by her mother.
After decades of perfecting and preserving Nyonya recipes and cuisine, she is proud to share a slice of it with Singapore in dishes like her signature Brinjal Sambal (eggplant stir-fried in shrimp belachan sambal), Egg Belanda (sweet and sour egg in tamarind sauce) and Kerabu Kacang Botol (four-angled bean salad). She also cooks up Fish Curry Tumis (hot and sour fish curry) and fragrant Assam Prawns (prawns stir-fried in tamarind paste) that are perfect to go with Nasi Ulam (steamed herbed rice with ulam).
Bolder flavours are served in meat dishes like Curry Kapitan (Captain’s chicken curry in coconut milk with potatoes) and Beef Rendang (spiced beef in caramelised coconut curry). Dessert sweetens the whole affair with Pulut Hitam with Fresh Santan (black glutinuous rice porridge with coconut milk) and Ubi Kayu with Gula Melaka (poached sweet potato in Gula Melaka treacle). *Note that food and beverage collaborations changes from time to time, do check the hotel’s official website for the latest update.
Spa & Facilities
With a fitness centre, outdoor mineral water pool, the award-winning St Gregory’s Spa and a children’s playroom, this particular property covers almost every need to ensure a great stay for its guests. The couple room at St Gregory’s Spa is one of the best in Singapore with it’s own jacuzzi bathtub, attached toilet, shower and even a rest area. Therapists are extremely professional and provide outstanding service with a smile. Products used are top of the line and specially chosen because of their premium holistic ingredients fused with advanced beauty technology.
Probably the only hotel in the whole of Singapore that has it’s own spinning studio where you can do your cardio and work up a good sweat is yet another stand-out feature of PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay. The Urban Farm is a must visit, currently the largest hotel urban farm by area with all kinds of edible vegetables from okra to kangkong as well as fruits such as papaya and passionfruit among others. A staggering 20% of the total consumption used by the kitchen team is from the produce grown here. The Outdoor Mineral Water Pool glows at night with led lights that glitters like bright stars in the night sky and is not harsh to the skin with the exclusion of chemicals like chlorine. One of the rare pools that is busier at night then in the afternoon and with good reason.
It brings the team at Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine, lead by Editor in Chief, Connie Loo great joy to announce that PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay has been awarded Most Sustainable Hotel 2023 (Mid Year), which is a leading indicator of our actual year end travel awards. A coveted prize won by this property two years in a row. As they say three times a charm, so stay tuned for our highly anticipated voting results come first quarter, 2024.
ADDRESS:
6 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039594
PHONE:
6845 1000
WEBSITE:
https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pr-collection-marina-bay.html