NDP, F1 Pit and Cycling Round The Marina Bay!

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NDP, F1 Pit and Cycling Round The Marina Bay!


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 Bikecation Benefits
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Bikecation Benefits

Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King Room Review

Mandarin Oriental Singapore Staycation Review
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Staycation 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…

Lift Lobby Mandarin Oriental Singapore Review
Lift Lobby Mandarin Oriental Singapore Review
Bubble Lifts at Mandarin Oriental Singapore Staycation
Bubble Lifts at Mandarin Oriental Singapore Staycation
Flower display at Lobby of Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Flower show at Lobby of Mandarin Oriental Singapore
2bearbear at Lobby of Mandarin Oriental Singapore Review
2bearbear at Lobby of Mandarin Oriental Singapore Review

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…

View that greeted us from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View Room
View that greeted us from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View 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

Mandarin Oriental Singapore Fans of M.O. celebratory treat - chocolate cake
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Fans of M.O. celebratory deal with – chocolate cake
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Fans of M.O. celebratory treat - Red velvet cake
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Fans of M.O. celebratory deal with – Red velvet cake
2bearbear at Marina Bay View Room of Mandarin Oriental Singapore
2bearbear at Marina Bay View Room of Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Welcome note during Mandarin Oriental Singapore Staycation Review
Welcome be aware throughout Mandarin Oriental Singapore Staycation Review

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…

Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King Room Review
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King Room Review
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King Room Sofa Chair
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King Room Sofa Chair
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King Room Toilet
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King Room Toilet
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King Room Bath Tub
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King Room Bath Tub
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King Room Shower
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King Room Shower

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…

View of Esplanade from Marina Bay View Room Mandarin Oriental Singapore Review
View of Esplanade from Marina Bay View Room Mandarin Oriental Singapore Review
View of Marina Bay Sands from Marina Bay View Room Mandarin Oriental Singapore Review
View of Marina Bay Sands from Marina Bay View Room Mandarin Oriental Singapore Review
Full length windows of Marina Bay View Room Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Full size home windows of Marina Bay View Room Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Panoramic View of Marina Bay from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King Room Review
Panoramic View of Marina Bay from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King Room Review

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…

Mandarin Oriental Singapore Gym Level 5
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Gym Level 5
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Gym Review
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Gym Review

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…

Mandarin Oriental Singapore Swimming Pool
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Swimming Pool
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Kids Pool
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Kids 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.

Mandarin Oriental Singapore Swimming Pool Review
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Swimming Pool Review
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Swimming Pool with Shallow Pool "beds"
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Swimming Pool with Shallow Pool “beds”

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!

Sun block, body lotion and newspapers/magazines available next to the swimming pool of Mandarin Oriental Singapore Hotel
Sun block, physique lotion and newspapers/magazines obtainable subsequent to the swimming pool of Mandarin Oriental Singapore Hotel
View of Marina Bay Sands from Swimming Pool of Mandarin Oriental Singapore
View of Marina Bay Sands from Swimming Pool of Mandarin Oriental Singapore

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.

MO Bar Mandarin Oriental Singapore
MO Bar Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Melt Cafe Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Melt Cafe Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Morton's the Steakhouse Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Morton’s the Steakhouse Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Beautiful architecture within Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Beautiful structure inside Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Bubble lifts to Oriental Lounge at Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Bubble lifts to Oriental Lounge at Mandarin Oriental Singapore

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…

Crowds heading towards the Float @ Marina Bay for National Day Parade Preview
Crowds heading in the direction of the Float @ Marina Bay for National Day Parade Preview
Crowds getting seated at the Float @ Marina Bay as seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View Room
Crowds getting seated on the Float @ Marina Bay as seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View Room
Red Lions during NDP as seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View Room
Red Lions throughout NDP as seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View Room
Can you spot one of the Red Lions above MBS about to land at the Float @ Marina Bay?
Can you see one of many Red Lions above MBS about to land on the Float @ Marina Bay?
"Terrorists" entering Marina Bay as part of NDP performance - seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore
“Terrorists” getting into Marina Bay as a part of NDP efficiency – seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Navy and Special Forces to the Rescue - Seen from Marina Bay View Room of Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Navy and Special Forces to the Rescue – Seen from Marina Bay View Room of Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Chinook arriving with divers at the Marina Bay - seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Chinook arriving with divers on the Marina Bay – seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore
NDP F15 fly past at Marina Bay
NDP F15 fly previous at Marina Bay
Vertical ascent of helicopters at Marina Bay - seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View Room
Vertical ascent of helicopters at Marina Bay – seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View Room
Further Vertical ascent of helicopters at Marina Bay - seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View Room
Further Vertical ascent of helicopters at Marina Bay – seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View Room
Bionix during NDP 2022 seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Hotel
Bionix throughout NDP 2022 seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Hotel
Mobility 3rd Generation (M3G) where the howitzer 21-gun salute takes place during NDP
Mobility third Generation (M3G) the place the howitzer 21-gun salute takes place throughout NDP
Parade formed up during NDP preview seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View Room
Parade fashioned up throughout NDP preview seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View Room
National Day Flag Fly Past as seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore
National Day Flag Fly Past as seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore
National Day Flag Fly Past as seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View
National Day Flag Fly Past as seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View
F15 flypast during NDP preview as seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore
F15 flypast throughout NDP preview as seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore
21-gun salute as seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View Room
21-gun salute as seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View Room
Celebration of NS55 as part of NDP Preview seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King Room Review
Celebration of NS55 as a part of NDP Preview seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King Room Review
Sunset over the horizon seen from Marina Bay View Room Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Sunset over the horizon seen from Marina Bay View Room Mandarin Oriental Singapore
SCDF performance during NDP preview 2022 seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore
SCDF efficiency throughout NDP preview 2022 seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore
NDP Preview 2022 - Show segment seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore
NDP Preview 2022 – Show phase seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore
NDP Preview 2022 Fireworks - seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King Room
NDP Preview 2022 Fireworks – seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King Room
NDP Preview 2022 Fireworks 2 - seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King Room
NDP Preview 2022 Fireworks 2 – seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King Room
NDP Preview 2022 Fireworks 4 - seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King Room
NDP Preview 2022 Fireworks 5 – seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King Room
NDP Preview 2022 Fireworks 5 - seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King Room
NDP Preview 2022 Fireworks 6 – seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King Room
NDP Preview 2022 Fireworks 3 - seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King Room
NDP Preview 2022 Fireworks 3 – seen from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King 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…

Mandarin Oriental Singapore Swimming Pool in the morning
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Swimming Pool within the morning
Cabanas by the swimming pool of Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Cabanas by the swimming pool of Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Close up of cabana at Mandarin Oriental Singapore Swimming Pool
Close up of cabana at Mandarin Oriental Singapore Swimming Pool
Shallow pool of Mandarin Oriental Singapore Swimming Pool
Shallow pool of Mandarin Oriental Singapore Swimming Pool

Next, it was time to take a look at the buffet unfold for breakfast at Melt Cafe of Mandarin Oriental Singapore!

Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe - Cold Cuts
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe – Cold Cuts
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe - Egg Station
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe – Egg Station
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe - Western Selection
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe – Western Selection
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe - Honeycomb and breads
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe – Honeycomb and breads
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe - Organic and Vegan Corner
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe – Organic and Vegan Corner
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe - Fruits
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe – Fruits
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe - Fresh fruit juices
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe – Fresh fruit juices
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe - Bakery
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe – Bakery
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe - Donut and Breads
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe – Donut and Breads
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe - Cereals and Dried Fruits
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe – Cereals and Dried Fruits
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe - Salads and Milk
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe – Salads and Milk
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe - Cold Cut Fish
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe – Cold Cut Fish
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe - Cheese Selection
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe – Cheese Selection
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe - Yoghurt
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe – Yoghurt
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe - Indian Selection
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe – Indian Selection
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe - Asian selection
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe – Asian choice
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe - Lollipop Chicken Drumlets
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe – Lollipop Chicken Drumlets
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe - Nasi Lemak
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe – Nasi Lemak
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe - Congee
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe – Congee
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe - Congee and condiments
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Breakfast Buffet at Melt Cafe – Congee and condiments

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…

Bikecation foldable bikes from Marina Oriental Singapore
Bikecation foldable bikes from Marina Oriental Singapore
Cycling towards the Kallang area using bikes from Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Cycling in the direction of the Kallang space utilizing bikes from Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Cycling towards F1 pit from Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Cycling in the direction of F1 pit from Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Cycling on the race tracks using bikes from Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Cycling on the race tracks utilizing bikes from Mandarin Oriental Singapore

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

Mandarin Oriental Singapore Pool Bar Drinks Menu
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Pool Bar Drinks Menu
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Pool Bar Food Menu
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Pool Bar Food Menu

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…

Pizza Margherita from Pool Bar of Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Pizza Margherita from Pool Bar of Mandarin Oriental Singapore

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…

Enjoying Mandarin Oriental Club Sandwich with wine while enjoying views of Marina Bay
Enjoying Mandarin Oriental Club Sandwich with wine whereas having fun with views of Marina Bay
Enjoying views of Marina Bay from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Hotel
Enjoying views of Marina Bay from Mandarin Oriental Singapore Hotel
Chilling out in Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King Room Review
Chilling out in Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay View King Room Review

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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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