Mandarin Oriental, Singapore

All standard things were well met. Check-in was especially smooth.

So good they called it Oriental Being of an age where electronic gadgetry is still fascinating I think it was at the point that I discovered the ‘scene lighting mode’ in my bedroom that I made an audible WOW type gesticulation. This was followed by similar internal noises (so as not to alarm my wife) when I was able to blackout the room from my bedside or switch on night mode so a low light pops on when you inevitably get out of bed in the middle of the night. There’s just not enough space here to rave about the magic toilet! We arrived early at 12.30pm so whilst our room was preparing we went to the buffet restaurant for lunch. The word Buffett doesn’t do the Embu restaurant justice, this is everything but the lovely spread your aunties put on at a christening. The word has several meanings one of which is Japanese for ‘going into battle’. So my tummy and myself certainly rose to the challenge, starters of cold meats salads and freshly baked breads, a main course of curry and roast beef followed by x3 moose’s, bread and butter pudding, ice cream, cheese and biscuits and two cups of tea. I did however feel a sense of loss, from loosing the battle as I was unable to attack, the sushi, Asian buffet, seafood and much more I probably missed. But this is no ordinary war, you get to go again tomorrow at breakfast. But seriously though, this is food of the highest quality maintained and refilled impeccably and displayed immaculately. The design of this place is also wow, with its Disney type lifts and palatial lobby it almost bows to you as you enter. We enjoyed swimming on the fifth floor and used the adjacent gym which was good. I’d really love to balance the review with some areas of improvement for the hotel so perhaps then the free luxurious boxed macaroons we were given in the bedroom could be exchanged in the future for a figgy biscuit or Scottish shortbread to dip in our Supplied earl grey tea.

Facilities and complimentary services were topnotch among the hotels in Singapore! Thanks for great services.

We had amazing breakfast experiences at this hotel! The service and the food were exceptional, with a range of options to satisfy any taste. The setting was stunning, with a theme that perfectly captures the essence of Singapore. It was elegant, vibrant, and full of beautiful green and other matching colors, creating a lovely contrast and enhancing the overall atmosphere. The food was exceptional The addition of robots added a fun, modern touch to the experience, my four-year-old son just loved them! Truly, one of the best breakfasts I've had in all my travels- simply spectacular!

The Mandarin Oriental brand needs no introduction. It is simply exceptional and truly 5 stars all round. The aesthetic of the room, the quality of the finishes and the service and its surroundings are second to none. The room could have been bigger but that's a personal view. I couldn't recommend this hotel highly enough. It is wonderful.