BACKGROUND Orchard Hotel Singapore is a Singapore landmark with more than 60 years of history. It began life in the late 1950s as a four-storey, 34-room hotel before being demolished and reconstructed in the 70s. The property we see today has undergone several refurbishments over the years, and remains one of the city-state’s most renowned hotels. The first phase of its most recent renovation finished in late 2018.
WHERE IS IT? Roughly ten minutes’ walk from Orchard MRT station, and around 30 minutes from Changi airport by taxi.
WHAT’S IT LIKE? When I entered the lobby, the first thing that caught my eye was the iconic clock tower that stands at its centre. Behind this there’s also a piano placed between two escalators linking the lobby and the mezzanine level.
ROOMS The hotel…
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Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Edition (Digital) - 1 Issue, June 2019