Established in 1971, Mandarin Orchard Singapore formerly known as Meritus Mandarin Singapore is a veritable icon in the local hospitality industry, embodying rich Oriental charm. Its prominent location in the heart of the world-renowned shopping belt of Orchard Road, set a mere five minutes from both the Orchard and Somerset train stations, makes it the preferred hotel of choice for many. Boasting some 1,051 lavish guest rooms, each a harmonious blend of comfort and elegance, they are equipped with comprehensive amenities and a panoramic view of the city. A smorgasbord of food and beverage offerings is available throughout the hotel. These include award-winning cuisines from Chatterbox, home of the Mandarin Chicken Rice; Pine Court Chinese Restaurant; Triple Three, an international buffet restaurant; Coffee & Crust, a café; and Bar on 5, a chill-out bar. ... [+] More The hotel also has approximately 30,000sqft of function space and advanced audio-visual equipment, making it the ideal choice for meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions. POINTS OF DISTINCTION ------------------------------------ *Travel + Leisure World’s Best Hotels 2004 *Condé Nast Traveler “Readers’ Choice Gold List” 2004 *People’s Developer National Award *ISO 9002 Certification *1,051 guestrooms and suites in two distinctive towers *Panoramic view of the skyline and neighbouring islands from higher floors *30,000 square feet/2,800 square metres of conference and banquet space *Meritus Club offering customised amenities and butler service *Rooftop swimming pool and tennis court *Four floors of retail shopping