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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!

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

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

Close up view of the National Stadium under construction

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…

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!

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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!

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…

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!

Marina Bay and Gardens by the Bay to the left

Close up view of Mandarin Oriental & Esplanade

Buffet Breakfast at Ritz Carlton Singapore

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

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

Omelette Station - For freshly made omelettes — Omelette Station – For freshly made omelettes

Pastries, breads and fruits (Breakfast at Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore)

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!

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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