The Oriental Singapore

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东方大酒店 The Oriental Singapore

Location	Raffles Avenue, Marina Centre, Central, Singapore
Construction period	?-1987
Primary usage	Hotel
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Floor count	21 and 1 basement
Floor area	N.A.
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Owner	Marina Centre Hotels Pte Ltd
Management	Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Developer	Singapore Land
Architect	John Portman & Associates DP Architects Pte Ltd
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The Oriental Singapore is a five star deluxe hotel in Marina Centre, Singapore. It is located in Marina Square.

1 History
2 Architecture and facilities
3 Events and incidents
4 Reference
5 External links

[edit] History

The only property of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in Singapore, The Oriental, Singapore is one of the city's most luxurious. The hotel went through a multi-million dollar renovation project from August to November 2004, and was reopened on 1st December the same year. The Oriental, Singapore charms sophisticated travellers with her subtly chic decor, modern technology, and old-world service.

[edit] Architecture and facilities

Th Oriental Singapore's fan-shaped building is a landmark at the waterfront of Marina Bay. The hotel has 527 guest rooms including 74 suites. Each of the guest rooms offers views of Singapore's skyline, harbour or the sea. The modern rooms have wireless high-speed Internet access, cable and satellite television and intelligent air-conditioning and lighting systems.

Meeting facilities include the Oriental Ballroom, which can accommodate 600 persons, and 13 other meeting rooms. The ballroom is equipped with intelligent lighting and surround sound systems for holding events like weddings or business conventions.

Restaurants and bars include Cherry Garden that offers modern Cantonese cuisine, Dolce Vita with Mediterranean dining, Melt - The World Café, and The Axis Bar and Lounge.

The hotel shares a tennis court with its neighbouring hotel, Marina Mandarin Singapore. It also has a spa named the Oriental Spa on the fifth floor on the hotel. Like Marina Mandarin, it has an atrium style lobby.

[edit] Events and incidents

On 8 July 2005, SNOC president and defence minister, Teo Chee Hean, hosted a dinner for IOC members during the 117th IOC Session at the newly upgraded coffee house, Melt - The World Cafe. It was at this meeting that IOC President, Jacques Rogge, gave a perfect score to the Singapore organizers of the session.