by Coleen Leong
Singapore has many luxury hotels, but only a handful like the Pan Pacific Singapore offer some of the best views of Marina Bay which is home to the city’s iconic attractions, cutting-edge skyscrapers and heritage buildings.
The 38-storey hotel is also one of three architectural landmark hotels that form the Marina Centre complex which sports the iconic atrium design of legendary American architect John Portman Jr. When the hotel’s atrium was unveiled in 1986, it stood as the highest in Asia. Portman also added internal and external glass capsule bullet lifts scaling all 38 floors for guests to take in spectacular views of the vast atrium and waterfront skyline while riding the lifts.
Whether you’re checking into the 790-room hotel as a couple, with kids in tow, for full-on relaxation and rejuvenation, for a tasty adventure or just to soak up captivating views from on high, the hotel has got you covered for an enjoyable and memorable stay.
We spotlight five ways to live it up at the Pan Pacific Singapore.
Luxuriate in rooms and suites with spectacular views
Thanks to the hotel’s location in the heart of Marina Bay, you get breathtaking views of the city or waterfront from every window of your room or suite.
Dressed in soothing earth tones of beige, brown and grey, all rooms and suites have a workspace with an ergonomic Herman Miller desk chair, are equipped with Nespresso coffee machines and stocked with a selection of TWG teas.
A highly sought-after room for couples on a romantic escape is the 65sqm Pacific Club Harbour Select Studio. The pièce de résistance is a freestanding Kaldewei oversized tub for relaxing soaks that are accompanied by captivating vistas.
Those who want more space for all-out relaxation will find it in the 121sqm Harbour Suite which comes with a balcony, a spacious living and dining area, and a luxe marble bathroom, complete with an oval or sunken-in bathtub and a sauna room.
Bond with the kids in themed family suite & fun activities
Parents looking for a fun family-friendly escape will find it in the hotel’s Urban Jungle Adventure Package.
The package includes a stay in a 79sqm Urban Jungle Suite, breakfast for the family, play time at the Urban Jungle Village and three hours of play at Kiztopia in Marina Square.
The Urban Jungle Suite comes with a main bedroom for parents and a jungle-themed kids room decked out with a treehouse bunk bed, a teepee and an inflatable rocking hippo that will have your kids squealing with delight! Kids also get an Urban Jungle Survival Pack plus bath toys for fun soaks in the tub.
More fun activities await the kids at Urban Jungle Village, located by the pool on level 4. The indoor wonderland has seven activity zones that integrate thinking, learning and playing. There are animal-themed slides to climb up and down; an Interactive Game Station with games and movies; a Safari Trail to train motor skills; a Forest Library filled with books and board games; and a Cave Climber for building up strength, balance and motor skills.
Kick up the fun level by ordering Picnic Sets (11am to 6pm) which the kids can enjoy for lunch or as a post-swim snack. Each set comes with a burger, fries, Oreo cheesecake, milkshake and a Kidztopia toy.
In the evening, get cosy with a Campfire Set (6pm to 9pm), comprising macaroni and cheese, hotdog bun, corn on the cob, marshmallows and fruit chocolate fondue. The set also comes with a Kidztopia toy buddy and a family board game challenge.
Get some head-to-toe pampering
What’s a staycation without some head-to-toe pampering? Relax, unwind and rejuvenate at St. Gregory Spa which offers face and body treatments, as well as traditional healing therapies that are combined with advanced technologies and techniques from Europe and Asia.
If it’s a massage you’re after, try the signature 60-minute Indonesian Balinese massage. Long, firm strokes punctuated by pressure circles are delivered by the therapist’s well-trained thumbs, fingers and palms to relieve muscle soreness, stimulate deep tissues, improve circulation and eliminate toxins from the body.
Fans of hot stone massages must try the award-winning 75-minute Alicante Hot and Cold Stone Therapy which combines massage and music therapy. Hot and cold stones apply pressure and thermal stimulation to the body while a specially curated selection of music calms the mind, rebalances energy, and eases aches and muscle tension.
There are also 30-minute massages to ease tension in your back, neck, shoulder or foot as well as a 15-minute relaxing scalp massage to enhance blood circulation in the head and neck area.
Those looking for a brightening and firming facial will find it in the award-winning Thalion Magnificent Brightening Care. The 75-minute facial features French marine skincare brand Thalion’s Thali White skincare range which contains its patented active ingredient Pylawhite that’s extracted from a macro-seaweed. Combined with vitamin C, the Thali White range effectively reduces dark spots, brightens the complexion and boosts the skin’s collagen production.
Feast on a wide variety of flavours
Foodies will be spoilt for choice as the hotel is home to a number of eateries and bars that serve up a multitude of flavours.
Indulge in freshly sourced and skilfully prepared sashimi, teppanyaki, sukiyaki and an eight-course kaiseki menu at Keyaki. Don’t leave without experiencing some zen moments at the lovely Japanese garden and koi pond outside the restaurant. In the heart of the garden sits the Garden Pavilion. Clad in traditional Shoji-inspired screens, it makes the picture-perfect backdrop for your IG photos!
Cantonese restaurant Hai Tien Lo will delight your taste buds with its traditional dishes with a contemporary flair (look out for interesting twists in the dishes!) and its delicate, handmade dim sum. If you’re a tea lover, be sure to try the signature Hai Tien No. 1 and Rose Aged Pu Er teas.
To feast on an unlimited spread of local and regional favourites, nab a table at Edge. Tuck into fresh seafood, sashimi, local heritage dishes, Cantonese roast delicacies, Indian favourites, Middle Eastern dishes, house-made fresh pastas, cold cuts, soups, desserts and a whole lot more! It’s Seafood & Grill Night on Thursdays so seafood lovers can have their fill of fresh oysters, snow crabs, scallops and prawns as well as hot dishes like Singaporean Chilli Crab and Baked Lobsters with Cheese Sauce. On weekends, enjoy free-flow of Champagne and alcoholic beverages with your brunch.
Expect traditional dishes from India’s northern, southern and coastal regions executed with a flawless, modern flair at the fine-dining Rang Mahal. To savour unlimited portions of its diverse and rich menu, go for its Gourmet Lunch Thali which has vegetarian and meat options. The 51-year-old restaurant also has an extensive selection of wines that have been carefully selected to complement its refined Indian fare.
Enjoy a blissful afternoon tea experience or unwind with drinks and bites at Atrium. Sit at one of the iconic lantern-inspired seating pods set over a reflection pool or pull up a seat at the 44m-long bar (Asia’s longest) to sip on wines, cocktails and beers, accompanied by light bites or hearty mains.
Take in magnificent views at Pacific Club Lounge
Guests of Pacific Club rooms and suites are in for a spectacular visual treat when they visit the Pacific Club Lounge. Perched on level 38, the club lounge boasts one of the most stunning panoramic views of Marina Bay, the city and South China Sea.
Offering more than just magnificent views, the club lounge serves non-alcoholic drinks and snacks from 1pm to 10pm. Nibble on sweet and savoury treats, washed down with TWG teas, coffee or fruit juices during Afternoon Tea from 3pm to 5pm.
Soak up glorious sunset views with your favourite drink during Evening Cocktails from 6pm to 8pm. Besides a selection of alcoholic drinks and mocktails, there are also light bites like salads, cold cuts, breads, cheese, finger sandwiches, mini pies and desserts to nosh on.
