The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore

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新加坡丽嘉登美年大酒店
The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore
Location Raffles Avenue, Marina Centre, Downtown Core, Singapore
Construction period 1990 - 1996
Primary usage Hotel
Opening date 1996
Floor count 32 and 2 basements
Floor area N.A.
Owner Pontiac Land
Management Ritz-Carlton
Developer Pontiac Land
Architect Kevin Roche, John Burgee, Phillip Johnson with
DP Architects Pte Ltd
Website www.ritzcarlton.com

The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore is a 32 floor deluxe hotel located at Millenia Singapore, Marina Centre, Singapore. The hotel is run by the Ritz-Carlton group of hotels, and it has won several awards. The hotel was opened in 1996.

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[edit] Facilities

The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore was designed by world acclaimed architect, Kevin Roche, who won the Pritzker Prize, with DP Architects. Ritz-Carlton has a 4,200 piece modern art collection which includes works by Frank Stella, Andy Warhol and Dale Chihuly.

The location and construction of the hotel was done with the intent of providing good views from every room. The hotel has 608 guest rooms and suites. All guest rooms and bathrooms offer views of either Marina Bay or Kallang Bay and the city's skyline. Each of the rooms is also equipped with high-speed Internet access, plush furniture and walk-in wardrobes. Its marble-tiled bathrooms feature a four-square metre octagon window each, fitted with European bath amenities.

At the top of the hotel is the Ritz-Carlton Club, which comprises 128 club rooms that include 19 one-bedroom suites, three two-bedroom suites and one Ritz-Carlton suite. Guests at the Ritz-Carlton Club enjoy a dedicated concierge service, a private club lounge, and luxurious rooms fitted with Bulgari bath amenities, flat screen television, DVD players and personal butler service.

An artwork in the main lobby of The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore.
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An artwork in the main lobby of The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore.

The Summer Pavilion, which is set in a Suzhou rock garden, is the hotel's signature restaurant. It serves traditional Cantonese cuisine in a modern setting. Greenhouse is the hotel's all-day restaurant, featuring international cuisines. Seating a maximum of 240 guests, Greenhouse is known for its premier Sunday champagne brunch. The Chihuly Lounge offers afternoon tea, while cocktails and champagne may be enjoyed throughout the day.

Conference facilities include the 1,094-square metre Grand Ballroom that features modern audio-visual and lighting equipment, the Chihuly Room and 12 meeting and function rooms.

The hotel also features a tropical-themed garden, a spa and two swimming pools.

[edit] Events

The hotel is known for hosting the rich and elite which includes tourists and delegations. During the 117th IOC Session, the New York delegation team stayed at the hotel. A number of luxurious products were launched at the hotel such as the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

[edit] Awards

The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore has won "Best Accommodation Experience" from the Singapore Tourism Board, "Best Hotel in Asia" from Business Asia, and "Best Business Hotel in Asia" from Finance Asia.

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