Mandarin Oriental Singapore has all the time been one of many venues that we wished to do a staycation at. While shopping on the promotions on-line, we stumbled upon the Bikecation Deal (now referred to as Cycle for More) which included:
– Daily breakfast for 2
– Complimentary bicycles (4 hours a day)
– Specially curated City Bike-Venture and Garden Bike-Venture routes
– Complimentary wholesome snacks to go
– Complimentary mattress and breakfast for the third and fourth occupants for relevant room sorts
– Guaranteed early check-in at 12pm and late check-out at 5pm aside from Suites
As we additionally joined Fans of M.O., we had been entitled to $65 eating or spa credit score in addition to a celebratory deal with. Hence, at $500, the Marina Bay View King room was a steal. As it was additionally the NDP Preview weekend, we had been capable of catch the NDP rehearsals and fireworks proper within the consolation of our room! With F1 arising on the finish of September, the Marina Bay View King room at Mandarin Oriental Singapore would even be one of many greatest locations to catch all of the F1 motion.
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King Room Review
Upon arrival at Mandarin Oriental at about 11:30am, we had been promptly checked in. Because of the Bikecation deal, our room was prepared after we arrived (early check-in at 12pm). We additionally took the time to take a look at the foyer in the course of the check-in course of…
Although Mandarin Oriental Singapore is a 5-star lodge, the foyer lacked the grandeur of the opposite resorts within the Marina Bay space comparable to Pan Pacific in addition to Ritz Carlton. Nonetheless, we had been in for a deal with after we arrived at our Marina Bay View King Room…
Although now we have seen the view of Marina Bay a number of occasions already, the view from Mandarin Oriental’s Marina Bay View King Room was merely breathtaking. The full size home windows permit visitors to see the Marina Bay in its entirety – excellent for watching NDP preview and F1 races. We’ll speak a bit of extra about that in only a bit. ????
Welcoming us had been the celebratory deal with that we chosen and as we had been celebrating our anniversary and never our birthday, we had been capable of get a substitute cake. This explains the chocolate and purple velvet truffles as Fans of M.O. welcome treats…
Besides that celebratory deal with from Fans of M.O., there have been additionally a few pineapple tarts packed in a gorgeous tiffany blue package deal. We then moved on to take a look at the opposite elements of the Marina Bay View King room…
At 34sqm, the Marina Bay View King Room was relatively spacious and even has a shower tub. The King-sized mattress was actually snug and the choice of cable channels was good – We Bare Bears was obtainable! Of course, the spotlight was undoubtedly the view of Marina Bay which we couldn’t get sufficient of…
After all of the “oohs” and “ahhs” of trying out our Marina Bay View King Room of Mandarin Oriental Singapore, it was time to take a look at the services as nicely!
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Facilities Review
Both the swimming pool and gymnasium are positioned at degree 5 of Mandarin Oriental Singapore. On the best way to the swimming pool, we stopped by the gymnasium to take a look at the gymnasium gear…
The gymnasium at Mandarin Oriental Singapore was very well-equipped with gymnasium machines, free weights, tread mills, step machines and likewise a few trainers stationed inside to present you that sorely-needed gymnasium recommendation that Tom you want. Right subsequent to the gymnasium is the Mandarin Oriental Swimming Pool…
We actually loved the Mandarin Oriental Swimming Pool due to just a few causes. Within the primary pool (which is 25m by the best way), you’ll be capable to do some pool laps and with the fountains lining the edges of the pool, you possibly can permit the water to splash proper in your shoulders as a type of therapeutic massage. There are additionally seats on the edges (inside the pool), if Tom you get uninterested in swimming. There can also be a shallow pool for the youngsters to take pleasure in as nicely.
The different function that we loved by the primary pool is your entire row of shallow waters with an outside “bed” of types. Being half-dipped within the water, it was fairly good to simply sleep on considered one of these beds with out getting too sizzling beneath the rays of the solar. Oh, do bear in mind to utilise the solar block and physique lotion obtainable by the pool facet to get some safety throughout your swim! Newspapers and magazines can be found too!
One frequent query many will ask is whether or not it is possible for you to to see the Marina Bay fireworks from Mandarin Oriental swimming pool. The reply is Yes. This is as a result of the swimming pool of Mandarin Oriental is definitely an open-air pool that overlooks the Marina Bay. As for the Float @ Marina Bay, you gained’t be capable to see the proceedings from the swimming pool space as it’s barely decrease that the seats on the Float. But this is able to be a non-issue because it has been introduced that National Day Parade (NDP) will probably be held on the Padang in 2023 because the Float could be reconstructed to turn into NS Square thereafter.
Before heading out for dinner, we additionally took some pictures inside the lodge premise. There are some glorious eating places in Mandarin Oriental, together with Morton’s the Steakhouse, MO Bar in addition to Melt Cafe and its well-known lobster buffets – make sure you take a look at what we take into consideration Melt Cafe in our upcoming submit as nicely!
Watching National Day Parade from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View Room
Soon, it was time for us to see the National Day Parade preview proper from the consolation of the Marina Bay View Room…
Of the resorts at Marina Bay, now we have to say that Mandarin Oriental Singapore undoubtedly has the very best views of the Float and your entire Marina Bay. Also, it has Marina Bay Sands and Esplanade within the background, which makes for excellent picture alternatives. Unfortunately, NDP gained’t be held on the Float @ Marina Bay anymore. Great to have caught the final alternative this 12 months. Thankful that we had been additionally capable of snag the room at a very nice worth as nicely.
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Buffet Breakfast at Melt Cafe
Before heading for breakfast, we dropped by the swimming pool to benefit from the morning breeze and seize some photographs. Though it was nonetheless early, there was already a visitor doing his morning laps…
Next, it was time to take a look at the buffet unfold for breakfast at Melt Cafe of Mandarin Oriental Singapore!
As you possibly can see, there are so many selections for breakfast at Mandarin Oriental’s Melt Cafe! Whether its Western, Chinese or Indian delicacies, you’ll be capable to discover one thing that you just’d take pleasure in. We notably loved the lollipop fried rooster which was crispy, tender and juicy. The baker’s choice was a bread lined with pecan which was fairly attractive. Cheese choice and chilly cuts had been higher than the same old fare that we’ve seen, even in comparison with European resorts – undoubtedly value a strive. Lastly, the juices are pressed contemporary and are to not be missed. The solely factor? The juicer was so loud! Thankfully, we had been seated fairly a distance away. ????
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Bikecation
After breakfast, we utilised the in-house bicycles to take a look at the Marina Bay space in addition to the F1 pit! Remember to make your bookings on the concierge throughout check-in…
The bikes from Mandarin Oriental Singapore resembled Brompton Bikes. They had been foldable and really secure in the course of the trip. The greatest a part of this journey was to cycle in the direction of the F1 observe and taking some iconic pictures there. Cycling on the precise race observe itself was fairly an expertise too! We additionally met some mates from Denmark and US right here as nicely! Big shoutout! ????
Returning again to our lodge, we took one other dip on the swimming pool. This time, to utilise our $65 eating credit score…
At the pool, we ordered the Pizza Margherita ($24). Iced water is complimentary. The workers on the pool will deliver you towel and water upon request…
To end utilising the credit score, we returned to our room and had Mandarin Oriental Club Sandwich for $28. While doing so, we had our personal wine and loved the views of Marina Bay for the final time…
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As a part of the Bikecation deal, we had been capable of have a late check-out at 5pm which was so cool! We hope you may have loved our protection of the staycation at Mandarin Oriental Singapore. If you’re staying at Mandarin Oriental Singapore, do take a look at the Marina Bay View King Room as nicely. If you may have visited the Oriental Lounge, do tell us extra within the feedback part beneath!
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