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clean, and instantly calming room. The buffet breakfast the
next morning had a huge selection, clearly catering for a
variety of international palates. After a day of meetings and
rushing about the city it was fantastic to be close enough
to Orchard Road to squeeze in some shopping, before
heading back to the hotel to hit the pool – an ultra-modern,
outdoor mineral water pool (sans chlorine) that left me feeling
thoroughly refreshed.
Whether you’re in Singapore for business or pleasure, the
Pan Pacific offers a sanctuary to escape to at the end of the
day, so you can face the heat and the hustle and bustle again
the next day.
Room type:
Premium Room – spacious and quiet, but with
the added benefit of a desk and Wi-Fi if you need to work.
Must try
: St Gregory’s Spa.
The little things:
Complimentary internet (a big plus); rain
shower; excellent tea, coffee and mini-bar selections.
Would I stay again?
Yes, it was a great place to base myself
for business in Singapore.
GOING SOLO
Two of my favourite things about this great city are the
shopping and the food, so on a recent trip I set myself up
at the
Pan Pacific Orchard
, right in the thick of things. It’s
a popular hotel with business travellers and, on checking
in, it’s easy to see why. Located within walking distance of
Orchard MRT, and the famous Orchard Road, the Pan Pacific
offers convenience on a number of levels. The staff are very
friendly, without being intrusive, which is always nice when
you’re travelling alone.
I arrived late on a rainy night after a fairly long day, but I was
able to order room service and relax in a very comfortable,
W
ith its countless attractions and consistent
climate, Singapore is appealing all year round.
We visited in January, when we’d had just about
enough of Hong Kong’s grey skies and bad air.
I had two nights on my own while I did some work in the city,
then my husband and two boys joined me. The two halves of
the week were very different, but both pretty fabulous.