Location Located just off Orchard Road; the hotel provides a tranquil garden setting in the midst of the city. It is a 5-minute walk from the shopping and entertainment district of Orchard Road; and a mere 15-minute taxi or shuttle bus ride to the central business district. The hotel provides a regular complimentary shuttle service to Orchard Road and Sentosa Island; with cross-signing facilities with the Traders Hotel and Rasa Sentosa Resort. The international airport is just a 30-minute drive Facilities Set amidst 15 acres of exotic greenery; this flagship property for the resort group features three distinct wings - the contemporary Tower; the resort-like Garden; and the elegant Valley - offering guests the widest possible choice of luxurious guestrooms. This city complex comprises 24 floors in the main building and 9 floors in a smaller annexe building. It consists of 750 guest rooms and suites in the Valley; Garden and Tower Wings all rooms offer city or pool views. In addition; 127 serviced apartments are located within the grounds of the hotel and a further 55 luxurious condominium units are available for long-term lease. Facilities on offer include an entrance hall with 24-hour reception; a safe; a currency exchange facility; lift access; a cafe; a hairdresser; a clinic; a library; a bar; a restaurant and conference facilities in the business centre. Room and laundry services are also available for a small additional fee and there is parking provided for those arriving by car charges apply. This hotel also features facilities for disabled guests. Rooms The Tower Wing features a beautiful lobby incorporating a 10-metre high glass wall overlooking the swimming pool and gardens. Contemporary in design; the deluxe rooms here are 38 m² in size; with limited-availability corner rooms featuring a complimentary sofa bed; for a maximum of 2 adults and 1 child below 12 years. The Garden Wing offers a tropical retreat in the heart of the city and is famous for its nine-storey garden atrium; waterfalls and bougainvillea-laden balconies. The deluxe rooms here are 50 m² with a spacious balcony with coffee table and lounge chair. Each room comes with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer; as well as an international direct dial telephone with voicemail; a satellite/ cable TV with in-house movie channels; a radio; broadband Internet access; a minibar; a mini fridge and tea and coffee-making facilities. A full-size executive writing desk; an iron and ironing board; a king-size bed; an in-room electronic safe and centrally regulated air conditioning also come as standard. Sports/Entertainment The fitness centre at the lower lobby level of the Tower Wing offers a fully equipped; state-of-the-art gym with steam room; showers; an indoor and outdoor Jacuzzi and relaxation areas overlooking the outdoor swimming pool and koi pond; along with the sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols. Other facilities include a child's fun pool; 3 all-weather tennis courts; an indoor rock-climbing wall and a three-hole pitch-and-putt golfing green. Aromatherapy; beauty and spa services are available at the private massage and treatment rooms for a small additional fee. The hotel also has an Energize and Enrich programme with different daily activities; such as Thai kickboxing; yoga; Chinese Tea appreciation; cooking classes and a guided garden tour fees apply for some activities. An organised programme of entertainment is additionally available for guests of all ages charges apply. Meals Dining options include BLU; located on the 24th floor; with panoramic city views and serving contemporary cuisine with French inspirations as well as a range of vegetarian options; the Nadaman; specialising in traditional Japanese cuisine; the Shang Palace; showcasing Cantonese cuisine with a wide variety of Dim Sum; and the Rose Veranda which offers Afternoon Tea with 101 varieties of tea served on Wedgwood tea sets and a lavish spread of English and Asian delights. Payment American Express; Diners Club; JCB; MasterCard and VISA are all accepted as methods of payment.