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  • 320 Orchard Road
     Singapore, Singapore 238865
    +65 6735 5800 Website
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Marriott Hotel

  • May 20, 2007
  • Rated 3 of 5 by Poole Party from everywhere, Virginia
Marriott Hotel

This 5-star hotel is very conveniently situated in the heart of Singapore’s shopping center, Orchard Rd. The sidewalk of Orchard Rd is separated from the lobby by a walkway with fountain structure to keep out the noise and discourage wanderers looking to rest in the somewhat dark reception area and lobby. The ground level had a small bakery, ‘deli/café’, as well a tailor, jewellery store, and small sundries store. The first room we were given was quite small and faced the 24 hour construction so we asked to be moved. The second room was slightly larger, brighter, and much quieter. The bathroom is a good size and well stocked with the usual toiletries.

The executive floor had its usual free Internet and delicious food served twice a day. If you don’t have access to free Internet, there are several places around – Borders Books across the street, as well as coffee houses in the area that offer free Wi-Fi.

The spa and gym are the basic gym offered in most hotels. Once again, like the lobby area I found the spa reception area a little dark – almost as though the dimmer was set too low. The spa was quite comfortable and cozy, housing a sauna, steam room, and both hot and cold whirlpool.

The hotel is surrounded by malls and food courts – both fancy and local. The great thing about this hotel, is that you don’t have to cross the street, but can make your way through malls and the underground to get from one building to the next – although it can get somewhat confusing.

The wide sidewalks, courteous drivers and lifts around Singapore make getting out of the hotel and around the stores on Orchard street an easy outing. There is a grocery store and bakery directly under the hotel lobby, accessible by a staircase to the left of the hotel (as you face the hotel lobby). There is also indirect access via the train lifts and escalators for those with strollers. Again, once you have figured out the direction and location of the entrances and exits of the mass rapid transport, it is easy to get from the hotel to many places to go shopping or have dinner – with or without children, in rain or shine.

A side note: though somewhat discrete, the weekend and nights bring out skimpily, dressed up women who are looking to be your playmate for the night. It seems that there are three blocks that prostitution is “permitted” and women approach single or groups of males.

I recommend this hotel to most people who are looking for convenient location to drop off shopping and head out again, be close to stores and the transportation.

From journal Singapore Delights

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