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A Letter to Jen (Hotel Jen Orchardgateway Staycation)…

Rooftop Pool of Hotel Jen Orchardgateway

Dear Jen,

Thank you for hosting us at Hotel Jen Orchardgateway, one of the many hotels that you own all over the world. We thoroughly enjoyed the staycation at Hotel Jen Orchardgateway and we’re so glad that we got to experience, first hand, your hospitality over the weekend 🙂

Entrance of Hotel Jen Orchardgateway
Entrance of Hotel Jen Orchardgateway

What we enjoyed about Hotel Jen Orchardgateway

1. Relaxing in the comfort of your room

Superior Room Hotel Jen Orchardgateway
Superior Room Hotel Jen Orchardgateway

What we really love about your room is not only the view of the city (including Marina Bay Sands) but really the comfort within. Why didn’t you tell us that you had such a comfortable bed and a fantastic choice of channels on TV? We actually spent hours just lazing in bed, catching up on movies and watching “live” soccer…ah…

2. Great service from your staff

Jen Jen Jen, you have kept your “secret weapon” unknown to us haven’t you? We experienced great service all around the hotel! Upon arrival, we were promptly whisked away to our room by Kate and we were checked-in AT OUR ROOM! There were also all-round smiles everywhere we went. Looooved the great service from your staff at Hotel Jen Orchardgateway!

3. Breathtaking views from Rooftop Pool

Rooftop Pool of Hotel Jen Orchardgateway
Rooftop Pool of Hotel Jen Orchardgateway


Video of pool deck at Hotel Jen Orchardgateway

2bearbear enjoying Sangria at Rooftop Pool Hotel Jen
2bearbear enjoying Sangria at Rooftop Pool Hotel Jen

When you showed us the pictures taken from your rooftop pool at Hotel Jen, we thought you had them photoshopped. Never did we realise that the views were really so awesome! Coupled with tropical drinks such as Sangria and Mojito, holidays had just begun!

4. Cute little surprise

Received your note and fruits!
Received your note and fruits!

Thanks for the cute little surprise arranged for us while Kate and I were soaking up the sun at the rooftop pool. We enjoyed the fruits before heading back up for chilling hours at the Club Lounge. Love your handwriting by the way 😉

5. Chilling hours at your Club Lounge

Club Lounge Hotel Jen Orchardgateway
Selection of food during cocktail hours at Club Lounge (Chilling hours from 5:30 to 7pm)
Selection of food during cocktail hours at Club Lounge (Chilling hours from 5:30 to 7pm)
Gourmet Biscuits (aka Brewing Hours) from 12pm to 5pm
Gourmet Biscuits (aka Brewing Hours) from 12pm to 5pm
2bearbear enjoying views from Hotel Jen's Club Lounge
2bearbear enjoying views from Hotel Jen’s Club Lounge
Wines served during chilling hours
Wines served during chilling hours
Concocting cocktails at Club Lounge
Concocting cocktails at Club Lounge

See the two ladies seated in the first photo? That is the best seat in the Club Lounge. That was also where we enjoyed chilling hours as well. Views were great and we especially enjoyed the generous servings of sashimi. But we would have loved to try your specialty cocktail Jen1509. Remember to serve it the next time during your chilling hours k?

6. Fresh Seafood Buffet at Makan@Jen

Makan@Jen Hotel Jen Orchardgateway
Makan@Jen Hotel Jen Orchardgateway
Seafood Buffet at Makan@Jen
Seafood Buffet at Makan@Jen
Fresh seafood at Makan@Jen
Fresh seafood at Makan@Jen
Sushi spread at Hotel Jen
Sushi spread at Hotel Jen
Pork Knuckles
Pork Knuckles
Baked Lobster and Crabs
Baked Lobster and Crabs
Free flow of beer at $15++
Free flow of beer at $15++
Delectable desserts from the buffet spread
Delectable desserts from the buffet spread

When you told us that you were taking us to a seafood buffet dinner, we thought that it would be an international buffet with some doses of seafood. WE WERE SO WRONG! Your seafood buffet was A SEAFOOD BUFFET with doses of other meats. At every turn, we saw seafood, seafood and more seafood! But what really impressed us was that they were all really fresh. When we peeled the shell off the snow crab, the meat all stayed together (unlike some famous international buffet) and revealed itself as one huge chunky piece! Moreover, the baked lobster? Mmmm….so so so succulent!

Thank you for having us seated right opposite the lobsters as well. We were always the first on scene when the batches of lobsters were served! A secret to be kept between us ;P

7. Pedestrian Night at Orchard Road

Pedestrian Night at Orchard Road
Pedestrian Night at Orchard Road
Jack and Rai performing at Pedestrian Night by Singapore Tourism Board for Tourism 50
Jack and Rai performing at Pedestrian Night by Singapore Tourism Board for Tourism 50


Jack and Rai performing “With A Little Help From My Friends” by The Beatles

Did we mention that Hotel Jen Orchardgateway has an excellent location? It is right by Orchard Road, Singapore’s premier shopping belt! But the highlight during our staycation was being able to watch Jack and Rai perform “live”! You didn’t arrange this experience just for us did you?

8. Breakfast at Hotel Jen Orchardgateway

Breakfast spread at Hotel Jen Orchardgateway
Breakfast spread at Hotel Jen Orchardgateway
Nasi Lemak for breakfast!
Nasi Lemak for breakfast!
Choice of breakfast juices
Choice of breakfast juices
Beautifully poached eggs
Beautifully poached eggs

We love that you start your breakfast early at 6:30am. Sunrise over breakfast is just magnifique! Do help us thank your awesome chefs for those beautifully poached eggs. Will eggs benedict be on the cards the next time we visit?

9. Free rental of bamboo bicycles

Free rental of eco-friendly bamboo bikes
Free rental of eco-friendly bamboo bikes

We love this nice little touch of extending free rental of these eco-friend bamboo bicycles for all guests. Using bicycles to navigate around the city is definitely a great touch. We love it especially that there’s no time restrictions. Jen, you’re so smart!

10. Hi-Tea at Lounge@Jen

Lounge@Jen Hotel Jen Orchardgateway
Lounge@Jen Hotel Jen Orchardgateway
View of Orchard Road from Lounge@Jen
View of Orchard Road from Lounge@Jen
Hi-Tea at Lounge@Jen Hotel Jen Orchardgateway
Hi-Tea at Lounge@Jen Hotel Jen Orchardgateway

Chilling at Lounge@Jen is a relaxing experience altogether. Classy yet casual. A perfect place for friends to chillax. You and I both know the secret location where the best views are…shh…let’s meet there some time ok?

How to get to Hotel Jen Orchardgateway

Yes, we remember that Hotel Jen Orchardgateway is located at 277 Orchard Rd, 238858. Thanks for providing us complimentary parking and reminding us to enter the hotel via Somerset Road (not Orchard Road). Of course we parked at level 8 as you have recommended because that lift has only 3 buttons – Level 1, 8 and 10.

We wanted to just take the MRT as well because it is just as convenient by alighting at Somerset MRT. Just a short walk from 313 Somerset.

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Jen,

Thanks for an awesome staycation at Hotel Jen Orchardgateway! So great to have a friend like you!

Be our BFF k?

XOXO!!

Tom and Kate,
2bearbear.com

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Ritz Carlton Singapore Staycation: Simply Shiok!

Bathroom of Premier Room at Ritz Carlton!

Our recent staycation at Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore was easily the best hotel stay in our all travels! And no, this post is NOT sponsored and we speak nothing but the truth! The entire staycation was filled with “Wah!” , “Wow!”, “Ah…” and “Shiok!” Kudos to the team at Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore!

Reception Ritz Carlton Millenia
Reception Ritz Carlton Millenia

The magic started right here at the reception of Ritz Carlton. This was roughly the conversation we had at the reception

Us : Hi, we would like to check in
Receptionist : Certainly! (as she took in our check in slip)

After checking the system…

Receptionist : We noted your request for non-smoking and high floor with an additional bed. We have arranged for your room on the 28th floor

Us : (“Wow” in our minds) Thank you. Could we also check if we can have a late check out?
Receptionist : Certainly! Let me do a check for you (Notice that she replied “Certainly!” first – makes you feel shiok, before she did the check)

After checking through…

Receptionist : Certainly! We will honour your late check out at 4pm!
Us : Thanks! Can we also have a parking coupon?
Receptionist : Certainly! You can receive your complimentary parking from the concierge
Us : Thank you!

Not only was the service professional (it was the first time we heard the word “certainly” so many times over!), it was topped with the following act – The receptionist actually stepped out of the reception booth (by walking 10 metres), came over the counter and personally handed our room keys to us! 😮 We were pleasantly surprised by this gesture and personal touch!

Premier Room at Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore

Our stay on the 28th floor of Ritz Carlton Singapore was at the Premier Room with views of the city. Although it was not the Marina Bay View, we still said “Wah!” when we entered the room. It was because this view greeted us as we entered…(isnt always a surprise to enter the hotel room for the first time?)

City view from Premier Room of Ritz Carlton Millenia
City view from Premier Room of Ritz Carlton Millenia

The windows were huge and surprisingly clear both on the inside and outside, giving occupants a splendid view of the City & Kallang area!

Singapore City view from Ritz Carlton
Singapore City view from Ritz Carlton
Panoramic views of Kallang
Panoramic views of Kallang
Close up view of the National Stadium under construction
Close up view of the National Stadium under construction
Ocean view with a glimpse of the Singapore Flyer
Ocean view with a glimpse of the Singapore Flyer

After walking past the bed and the TV, Kate let out another “Wah!” at the bathroom…

Study table leading to the bathroom
Study table leading to the bathroom
Bathroom of Premier Room at Ritz Carlton!
Bathroom of Premier Room at Ritz Carlton!

The bath tub had a window view of the city and kallang area as well! The blinds were also automated which means you dont have to struggle with pulling the blinds open and close by yourself! There’s a knob beside the switch for the blinds that adjusts the volume of the TV in the bathroom! Resting in this bath tub with the view was simply “Ah…” There’s also a huge dressing table and mirror in the bathroom, complete with a rain shower bathing area!

Rain shower Ritz Carlton Premier Room
Rain shower Ritz Carlton Premier Room

The room itself was spacious and had class written all over it…

Bed in Premier Room Ritz Carlton
Bed in Premier Room Ritz Carlton

The king size bed was fluffy, luxurious and was irresistibly comfortable! If you take a look carefully at the wall of the bedroom, it is actually shining and glossy!

Huge Samsung TV
Huge Samsung TV

The Samsung TV was huge and the sound system of the TV is connected to the bathroom as well! The cabinet below was also well equipped with complimentary coffee/tea, refrigerator (have to pay for snacks and drinks), an ice cooler as well as a kettle!

Inside the cabinets Ritz Carlton Singapore
Inside the cabinets Ritz Carlton Singapore

There’s also a little wardrobe beside your bed with bathrobes, safe and ironing facilities. Note that the lights of the wardroom is activated when the door is open. Just close the door to switch off the lights.

Wardrobe inside Premier Room Ritz Carlton
Wardrobe inside Premier Room Ritz Carlton

There are also other neat little gadgets around the room (playing “hide and seek” with you). Find them!

Swimming Pool at Ritz Carlton Singapore

Swimming Pool Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore
Swimming Pool Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore

The swimming pool at Ritz Carlton is located at the first floor. To get there, you can either walk down the stairs from the main lobby or take the lift to the first floor and walk past the gym. You will be given a bottle of water if you take the route past the gym.

Walking past the gym to the swimming pool at Ritz Carlton Singapore
Walking past the gym to the swimming pool at Ritz Carlton Singapore

The excellent service extends even to the pool area! After getting the bottle of water (which the receptionist said “enjoy your swim!”), you will be led to a deck chair by the pool by an assistant. The assistant will then lay a towel over your choice of deck chair (so that you can lie on the towel) and place the other towel on the deck chair for you to use!

Swimming Pool at Ritz Carlton Singapore
Swimming Pool at Ritz Carlton Singapore

There are steps on both sides of the pool so people can just lie beside the pool to get a tan if they want to. The pool is also not deep so kids can enjoy a splash, under supervision that is. There is also a jacuzzi by the side of the pool…

Jacuzzi Ritz Carlton
Jacuzzi Ritz Carlton

The jacuzzi is not the special bit but if you notice, there’s a smaller circular dip beside the jacuzzi. It is a cold bath! We entered and it seemed to be at about 15 degrees celsius or so. Cold baths are said to be able to help in muscle recovery. True? Not sure, but it is quite shiok to enter the cold bath first before a swim in the pool. This makes the pool relatively warm to your cooled skin.

Then the magic happened again. It started to drizzle by the pool and guess what? The assistants started to appear with umbrellas each in their hands. As you signal to them, they will shelter you personally back to the gym area! 😮 Talk about excellent service…

Back at the gym, the changing rooms have a steam bath as well as a sauna. The sauna is the traditional kind where you can increase the temperature by scooping water over heated stones!

Views of the Marina Bay

Although our room did not have views of the Marina Bay, we could see the same view from the lift lobby!

Lift Lobby with views of the Marina Bay
Lift Lobby with views of the Marina Bay
Marina Bay and Gardens by the Bay to the left
Marina Bay and Gardens by the Bay to the left
Marina Bay and Floating Platform
Marina Bay and Floating Platform
Close up view of Mandarin Oriental & Esplanade
Close up view of Mandarin Oriental & Esplanade
Close up view of Marina Bay Sands
Close up view of Marina Bay Sands

Buffet Breakfast at Ritz Carlton Singapore

Lobby towards Greenhouse Restaurant of Ritz Carlton Millenia
Lobby towards Greenhouse Restaurant of Ritz Carlton Millenia

Walking past the lobby, you will find the Greenhouse restaurant. This is where the buffet breakfast is served from 630 to 1030 daily.

Pub area beside Lobby at Ritz Carlton Singapore
Pub area beside Lobby at Ritz Carlton Singapore

The breakfast spread was quite common with a choice of asian – fried noodles, dim sum, english – muffins, cereals & western – sausage, omelettes and bacon.

Buffet Breakfast Ritz Carlton Singapore
Buffet Breakfast Ritz Carlton Singapore
Omelette Station - For freshly made omelettes
Omelette Station – For freshly made omelettes
Pastries, breads and fruits (Breakfast at Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore)
Pastries, breads and fruits (Breakfast at Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore)
Salad and selection of cheese
Salad and selection of cheese
Cereals, yogurt and Yakult!
Cereals, yogurt and Yakult!

We took some of the pastries as well as the char siew bao. It is recommended that you furiously attack the char siew bao because it is fluffy on the outside and mildly sweet and savoury on the inside. Yum! Besides the Yakult, there’s nothing else that really stands out at the buffet. Oh, do give the pancakes a try as well. They actually have different berries to go along with the pancakes.

Pancakes with strawberry, raspberries & blueberry topped with maple syrup!
Pancakes with strawberry, raspberries & blueberry topped with maple syrup!

How to get to Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore

How to get to Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore
How to get to Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore

Ritz Carlton Singapore is located at 7 Raffles Avenue. You can of course drive there as parking is complimentary. However, we recommend that you take the MRT to Promenade (closest MRT station) on the circle line OR take a short walk from City Hall via Marina Square. There is a side entrance from Marina Square to Singapore’s Ritz Carlton.

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Ritz Carlton Singapore Staycation
Ritz Carlton Singapore Staycation

So if you want a well deserved staycation in Singapore with impeccable service, the Ritz Carlton Singapore is where you want to be!

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