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Singapore: My stylish stay at Mandarin Oriental

Mandarin Oriental, Singapore

On my last trip to Singapore, I checked in at Mandarin Oriental. I’m not very faithful when it comes to hotels. I usually make reservations through booking sites, and I’m not a member of any reward programs. This kind of hotel promiscuity usually means that I get the worst rooms with the poorest views. Upgrades? Ha! Forget about it! They go to the loyal customers, who don’t sleep around.

I was therefore surprised and super excited to find out that my room at Mandarin Oriental was on a high floor and had a fabulous view. From my room, I could see both Singapore Flyer and Marina Bay Sands, so those curtains weren’t closed for a second, during my stay.

I’m usually not a big fan of hotel breakfast buffets (unless they’re like the one at Marriott Nai Yang, which I dedicated an entire blogpost to), because life is too short for hard boiled soft boiled eggs, and suspiciously orange orange juice from concentrate.

I therefore booked the room at Mandarin Oriental without breakfast, but then I got curious and went down do have a look. Melt Café, which is where the breakfast buffet is served, doesn’t look like a typical buffet restaurant. The food is beautifully arranged, and there are plenty of space between the tables, so you don’t feel like you’re in a school cafeteria. You could also choose to sit outside right next to what looked like a little piece of rainforest. A table for one, please!

The food was delicious, the service was excellent and I ate so much that some of the neighboring tables started staring. A nice detail was that the staff all addressed me by name.

The first day I had a couple of things to take care of, so I didn’t make it to the pool until around 3pm. It was rather crowded when I arrived, and I couldn’t see any vacant sunbeds, so I asked one of the staff members to assist me. Though all he could offer was a bed in a far-away corner, shoulder-to-shoulder with an elderly gentleman wearing a sunhat. I explained that if he hadn’t got anything better, I would rather come by another day, and then I left. The following day I went straight to the pool after breakfast, and this time I was greeted warmly by the staff, who remembered me from the day before. It didn’t take more than 5 minutes before they had me installed in a nice cabana right next to the pool.

My stay at Mandarin Oriental was amazing, and I was dazzled by the friendly service, the gorgeous room and the delicious food. One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at!

Mandarin Oriental, 5 Raffles Ave, Singapore

Hotels in Singapore
Singapore Hotels

Singapore might be small, but when it comes to hotels, it punches way above its weight. From stylish boutique hotels in Chinatown to ultra-luxury skyscrapers with infinity pools (yes, that pool), the city has something for every kind of traveler.

Whether you're here for the food (I get it), a long layover, or a full-on city break, it’s worth staying somewhere that makes the most of Singapore’s compact, super-efficient layout. Good location, great design, and strong air-con—those are my non-negotiables here.

Here’s a link to browse hotels in Singapore—hope you find a place that makes you want to stay just a little longer.

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