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Asian hospitality icon Mandarin Orchard Singapore was named Best Upscale Hotel - Asia Pacific at the Travel Weekly Asia 2018 Readers' Choice Awards.
Organised by Travel Weekly Asia, Asia's leading travel trade publication, this year's awards gala was held at Mandarin Orchard Singapore and attended by more than 100 hospitality leaders from across Asia Pacific. The menu of the night was specially prepared by chefs from two-Michelin-starred Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro, currently the highest Michelin-rated Chinese restaurant in Singapore.
The fourth edition of the annual Travel Weekly Asia Readers' Choice Awards saw a total of 56 awards presented across 10 categories -- Airline, Cruise, Car Rental, Destination, Hotel, Resort, Serviced Residence, Travel Agent, Travel Technology, and Tourism Experience. Winners are determined from total votes by Travel Weekly Asia readers and industry professionals in the region.
In the "Best Upscale Hotel -- Asia Pacific" category, award entrants were judged based on their ability to offer upscale amenities, full service accommodations, and the highest level of personalised service.
On hand to receive the award for Mandarin Orchard Singapore was Mr Tan Kim Seng, Chief Operating Officer, Meritus Hotels & Resorts.
"This marks the second year that Mandarin Orchard Singapore has received this coveted distinction, and we couldn't be more thrilled," said Mr Tan. "We are grateful to be recognised for our efforts in remaining at the forefront of Asia's rapidly evolving hospitality market, as we continue to translate the rich legacy of our brand to memorable experiences for our guests."
The 1,077-room Mandarin Orchard Singapore stands tall in the heart of world-renowned shopping district, Orchard Road. Delivering the brand's signature Asian Grace, Warmth, and Care since 1971, the hotel remains the accommodation of choice amongst discerning international travellers for its prime location and service excellence.
Mandarin Orchard Singapore offers 30,000 square feet of prime event spaces backed by the dedicated service of Meeting and Event Specialists. Guestrooms are equipped with advanced in-room technologies that include a complimentary movie platform for unlimited access to a rich selection of Hollywood blockbusters, and the handy smartphone solution for free local and international calls as well as unlimited access to 4G data.
Guests can look forward to bespoke services at the exclusive Meritus Club Lounge, and a signature line-up of food and beverage outlets that include Chatterbox -- home of the legendary Mandarin Chicken Rice.
For more information on Mandarin Orchard Singapore, visit www.meritushotels.com/orchard.