(TAN): PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, a Pan Pacific Hotels Group property, has reopened, unveiling Singapore’s first ‘garden-in-a-hotel’ experience with a focus on sustainability. Following a phased SGD 45 million (USD 33.6 milion) renovation, the 21-storey hotel creates a unique guest experience in the bustling heart of the Marina Bay area, integrating eco-friendliness, well-being, and iconic design.
“The reopening of this enthralling Singapore hotel and its extensive redesign is a testament to our continued commitment to sustainable hospitality and our focus on iconic design,” Melvin Lim, the hotel’s general manager, said.
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Originally designed by neo-futuristic American architect, John Portman, and formerly known as Marina Mandarin, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay is now home to several new features after its makeover. Upon entering the refreshed hotel, guests will be treated to a visual wonder of lush, biophilic features within one of South East Asia’s largest indoor atriums.
The hotel’s key attractions include the four-storey-high ‘Sky-Bridge’ where guests can marvel at the lush forest canopy and enjoy an immersive treetop walk experience. Pavilions, inspired by birds’ nests, are ensconced in the rich forest canopy, providing enclaves for guests to relax in.
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay intertwines luxurious landscapes with the iconic backdrop of soaring cinematic architecture. Featuring 370 square metre of lush gardens and a 13-metre high green wall, the hotel is home to over 2,400 trees, scrubs, and groundcovers that function as natural air purifiers.
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Besides its nature-inspired aesthetics, the hotel lives and breathes sustainability in its operations. For instance, the hotel provides glass bottles and a filtered water system in every room to eliminate single-use plastic bottles and utilises biodegradable packaging for amenities.
The all-day dining restaurant, Peppermint, uses sustainable and locally-sourced ingredients, keeping in line with the hotel’s green push forward. The restaurants will also offer hand-harvested produce from its urban farm by January 2021. Processes will also be implemented for food waste to be responsibly handled via a food digestor that breaks down food waste into nutrient water for the garden.
On the wellness and recreation front, fitness-focused patrons can enjoy the state-of-the-art gym, featuring two studios that enable a range of fitness classes to be conducted. Guests looking to take a break from the hectic pace of life can step into the tranquil environment of St. Gregory, offering signature treatments such as the Chinese Tui Na Massage and the Aromatic Body Bliss that promise to lull you into a state of ultimate relaxation.
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In the afternoon, guests are invited to cool off in the mineral water swimming pool, which is fitted with over 1,380 fibre optic lights that transform into a galaxy-themed pool at night. Awaiting final touches to its completion, guests can expect to be enthralled as, come nightfall, they can unwind in the club lounge beside the swimming pool and enjoy the expansive views of the iconic Marina Bay skyline.
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