PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore is a five-star luxury hotel located in the heart of Singapore. This stunning “Garden-in-a-Hotel” property is known for its unique biophilic design, sustainability initiatives, and eco-friendly features. Let’s delve into what makes this hotel so special and why it should be on your list of places to stay in Singapore.
Sustainable and eco-friendly
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore is dedicated to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Eco-friendly practices are central to the hotel’s core functions, including its food supply resilience, energy and water consumption, plastic waste, food waste and general waste management. The hotel has implemented numerous green initiatives and is listed on Expedia Group with the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge badge, and on Booking.com with the Travel Sustainable Badge, in recognition as a provider of sustainable accommodation. The hotel holds the Building and Construction Authority of Singapore’s Green Mark Gold certification and is also ISO14001-certified.
The “eco-friendly” experience plays an integral part of the guests’ journey from the moment they enter the hotel. Singapore’s first “Garden-in-a-Hotel” welcomes guests with its soaring Atrium, a signature architecture design by American Architect John Portman, and a thriving indoor forest, comprising 2,400 plants, trees, shrubs, and groundcovers across 1,400 square metres of interior space.
That lush vegetation isn’t just for show either. Guests are treated to food grown on premises at the hotel’s 150-square-metre Urban Farm, which forms the backbone of the hotel’s farm-to-table, farm-to-bar and farm-to-spa concepts. The urban farm is home to 60 different species of vegetation, including herbs, fruits, vegetables and edible flowers. With plans to expand its farm with hydroponic and vertical farming, the hotel continues to strive to strengthen its food resilience and deliver an ever-expanding selection of zero-food-mile ingredients to guests’ plates.
Eliminating single-use plastic has also been a focal point for PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore. Disposable items, such as cutleries, straws, and stirrers have been replaced with biodegradable alternatives. The hotel invested in in-room water filtration in all guestrooms, which eliminates 360,000 single-use plastic bottles annually.
The hotel also invested in 210 rooftop solar panels that generate over 350kWh of renewable energy per day. This output is enough to power the hotel’s 13 lifts and emergency lighting, reducing the overall electrical consumption by about 1.4%.
The hotel has won numerous sustainability awards, including the Sustainable Hotel of the Year 2022 by The Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards (The ULTRAs) and the Global Green Model Building 2022 Award by Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Awards, an annual worldwide prize awarded by Global Forum on Human Settlements and supported by the United Nations Environment Programme. The hotel was also named Sustainable Hotel (Asia Pacific) 2022-2023 at the International Hotel Awards.
Convenient location and spacious rooms
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore is strategically located in Singapore’s Central Business District, making it a convenient base for both business and leisure travellers. The hotel is just a short walk from iconic Singapore landmarks like Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, and the Merlion.
The hotel’s guest rooms are spacious and modern, with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer stunning views of the city skyline. The rooms are designed with comfort and relaxation in mind, with plush bedding, ergonomic workstations, and luxurious bathrooms.
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore is a standout hotel in Singapore. Its biophilic design and sustainability initiatives make it a unique and eco-friendly choice for travellers. The hotel’s convenient location and spacious rooms make it an excellent choice for both business and leisure travellers. If you’re looking for a luxurious and sustainable stay in Singapore, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore should be at the top of your list.