Kamis, 11 Juni 2009

Orchard Hotel Singapore

Photo Orchard Hotel SingaporeOffering cosmopolitan elegance and comfort, the hotel occupies a coveted location on the world famous Orchard Road; Singapore’s famous shopping and entertainment boulevard.

The Orchard Hotel Singapore features 653 elegantly designed rooms to suit both your business and leisure needs. It is also just a 5-minute walk away from the train station (mass rapid transit) and boasts close proximity to banks, embassies and tourist attractions.

For business events, the hotel offers a Conference Centre which comprises of meeting suites and open-space ballrooms. For your relaxation, it also offers a fitness club, outdoor pool and other recreation facilities.

Rooms: 653. Hotel Chain: Millennium Hotels.

General

Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box, Luggage Storage, Shops in Hotel, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Airconditioning, Designated Smoking Area.


Activities

Sauna, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Swimming Pool.

Services

Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Business Centre, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Barber/Beauty Shop, Bridal Suite, Currency Exchange, Souvenirs/Gift Shop, Shoe Shine, Car Rental, Tour Desk.

Internet

Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and costs SGD 28.00 per 24 hours.

Guest Parking

Free private parking is possible on site.

Hotel Policies

These are general hotel policies. As they may vary per room type; please also check the room description.

Check-In

From 14:00 hours

Check-Out

Until 12:00 hours

Cancellation

If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.

If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and extra beds

All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.

All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.

All older children or adults are charged SGD 65.00 per night and person for extra beds.

Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

Extra beds and baby cots are upon request and need to be confirmed by the hotel.

Supplements will not be calculated automatically in the total costs and have to be paid separately in the hotel.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted credit cards

American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

Food & beverage

Hua Ting Restaurant:
Authentic Cantonese Cuisine and other provincial specialties are prepared Master Chef Chan Kwok and his team. Dim Sum lunch is also served.

Intermezzo Bar:
The place to be for a night of lively entertainment with dynamic resident artists. Feel the day’s tension slip away as you sip your favourite drink. An elaborate range of Scotch, wines, creative cocktails and International coffees and teas are available.

La Terrasse:
Relax and enjoy the most talked-about Afternoon Tea in town (available daily), or sip on old favourites prepared by ‘Ah Huat’ – the original chef of the famous Porridge Buffet, now at the relaxing surroundings of La Terrasse.

Orchard Cafe:
Incorporating western and local flavours, award-winning chefs have turned the buffet spread into the most popular in town. You can expect mouth-watering Asian favourites, fresh seafood and shellfish, live cooking section, noodle specialities, a wide array of deserts and much much more. Extensive à la carte menu is also available.

Poolside Snack Bar:
A wonderful spot for that well-deserved snack after a swim complemented with a juice or cocktail whilst you bask in the sun.

Area information

Orchard Hotel is just a 5-minute walk to the train (mass rapid transit) station. Close proximity to banks, embassies and tourist attractions, including:

Chinatown (0.75 km):
Located within the larger district of Outram, Chinatown Singapore is a neighbourhood filled with distinctly Chinese cultural elements and a traditionally strong ethnic Chinese population. Though once quite a closed society, Chinatown Singapore has a much more open community now though it still does retain significant historical and cultural significance.

Some of the popular places to visit in Chinatown Singapore include the Chinatown Heritage Centre, Chinatown Food Street and the Chinatown Night Market, which are largely maintained today for heritage and tourism purposes. Also popular is the Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple, Jamae Mosque, Smith Street and Duxton Plain Park.

Boat Quay (1.5 km):
The Boat Quay in Singapore is considered by many to be the most lively place in terms of Singapore’s entertainment scene. Situated upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River on its southern bank, the Boat Quay features a stunning fusion of chic restaurants and bars which have made it extremely popular among travellers and the community.

Little India (1 km):
Little India in Singapore is a vibrant commercial centre and one of the nation’s most colourful districts occupied by descendants of the Indians who arrived in Singapore in the mid 1800’s. From shopping at rock bottom prices to spicy restaurants and more Little India Singapore offers a plethora of things to do and see.