Mandarin Oriental, Singapore

The Mandarin Oriental Singapore is one of the city's landmark luxury hotels, with epic bay or city views. Given its proximity to the city's business and financial centers and major sights, the hotel draws a range of well-heeled travelers, from business guests to tourists, including couples and families.

The large luxury hotel occupies a prime location in the Marina Bay area, offering views of the skyline, the bay, the Formula 1 racetrack, and iconic Singaporean landmarks, such as the Marina Bay Sands hotel and the Singapore Flyer Ferris wheel. The immediate area is packed with restaurants, shopping malls, corporate high-rises, and high-end hotels. The Downtown Core is walkable, as are a plethora of major attractions like the Esplanade, the Merlion, and Gardens by the Bay in less than 10 minutes. For sights farther out, the Esplanade MRT station is a seven-minute walk, and the City Hall and Promenade MRT stations are a 10-minute walk.

With five restaurants, two bars, and a range of wellness facilities- including an outdoor pool with an amazing view, kiddie pool, gym, and spa- all types of guests can relax and dine without leaving the property. Dining opportunities range from an Italian restaurant, Cantonese cuisine, Japanese fare, steak, and seafood. Melt Cafe's offers a huge, international breakfast buffet, while Axis Bar and Lounge offers famous cocktails. There are also several on-site facilities for meetings, conferences, and special events, including the Oriental Ballroom.

The rooms and suites are stylish and spacious and include flat-screen TVs, entertainment systems, and minibars, plus luxurious marbled granite bathrooms with separate walk-in showers and bathtubs. Some higher-category rooms feature private balconies, and most rooms feature astounding views and high-end amenities.