Location
Conveniently located on fashionable Orchard Road and in the heart of Singapore's shopping, entertainment and commercial district, the hotel is a leisurely 20-minute drive from Changi International Airport, a 5-minute walk from the Orchard Mass Rapid Transit Station (underground rail network), and is easily accessible via taxis or buses right to its doorstep. It is a 5 -10 minute walk to several shopping centres: the Forum, Far East Shopping Centre, Wheelock Place, Tangs and Shaw House which also houses a multiplex cinema. Botanic Gardens, theatres on the Esplanade, Merlion Park, Fort Canning Park and The Asian Civilisation Museum all just a 5-10 minute drive away.
Facilities
422 rooms and 16 suites are located on 24 storeys and can be reached by lift. The reception desk is open round the clock. A safe, a currency exchange service, a hairdresser and a conference room are available. Internet access in public areas (for a fee) allows guests to stay in touch while on holiday. There are a number of shops as well. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park for a fee.
Rooms
Rooms feature a kitchen and a bathroom. Air conditioning ensures comfortable temperatures. A balcony or terrace is among the standard features of some rooms. All rooms are carpeted and include a king-size bed. A safe and a minibar are also available. Additional features include a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, an alarm clock and WiFi are provided as well. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and 393 non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The outdoor pool complex is ideal for exercise and relaxation. Sun loungers are ready and waiting on the terrace. Leisure activities and facilities at the hotel include a gym, a sauna, a steam bath and a solarium or, for a fee, massage treatments. Parents can unwind while the kids can participate in an entertainment programme full of fun activities.
Meals
Various dining options are available, including a café and a bar. A number of specialities await guests in the air-conditioned, non-smoking restaurant. For breakfast (continental), lunch, and dinner, guests serve themselves at the buffet or choose their favourite dishes from the à la carte options (for lunch and dinner).
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.