Picolo recommends · Hotel in Singapore, Southeast Asia
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
Rooms that open onto Marina Bay or the sea, in a hotel where the service is the reason many guests keep coming back.
Draw the curtains and the choice is either the bay with the skyline behind it or the open sea with ships at anchor. Mandarin Oriental sits on the curve of Marina Bay, close enough to the water to follow the boats and the evening lights.
Down below you will find a big outdoor pool, a spa and a handful of restaurants, so a hot afternoon can pass without leaving the building. On rainy days the shops of Marina Square are close by, and the waterfront promenade starts outside.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
Service here is reliably good, which matters most on a long stopover when you arrive tired and leave early. The bay views and the pool make the hours in between pleasant.
The Formula 1 street circuit runs right past the hotel, so the race weekend brings road closures, noise and much higher prices. Check the race dates before booking in the autumn.
What you get
- Large outdoor pool
- Spa
- Several restaurants
- Rooms facing the bay or the sea
- Attentive service
A day at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
- Morning
- A walk round the bay promenade before the heat sets in.
- Midday
- A spa treatment after a long-haul flight.
- Afternoon
- A swim and a lounger by the pool.
- Evening
- Dinner at one of the hotel’s restaurants with the skyline lit up.
Location
Marina Square, Marina Bay, Singapore
Open in MapsQuestions about Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
Does Mandarin Oriental, Singapore have a spa?
Yes, there is a spa in the hotel, which works well for recovering from a long flight on a stopover.
Is Mandarin Oriental, Singapore on the Formula 1 circuit?
Yes. The street circuit passes next to the hotel, so the race weekend brings road closures, noise and higher prices.
What views do rooms at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore have?
Rooms look either over Marina Bay and the city skyline or out towards the sea, so choose the side you prefer when you book.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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