In April 2025, I checked into the Executive King at Conrad Singapore Marina Bay. Formerly known as the Conrad Centennial Singapore, the hotel officially adopted its new moniker on 15 April 2025. Conveniently situated close to the Marina Bay area, the 512-room property is part of the Millenia Singapore complex which also comprises The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore and shopping mall Millenia Walk. The hotel is minutes away from Promenade MRT station, Marina Square and the Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre (which is itself a sprawling shopping and dining destination), and a stroll away from popular attractions such as Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore Flyer and National Gallery Singapore. Changi Airport is about 20 minutes away by car.
Other notable hotels in the district include Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore and Pan Pacific Singapore. Other Hilton hotels in Singapore include sister property Conrad Singapore Orchard as well as Hilton Singapore Orchard.
The UTW (“Under Ten Words”): Beautiful Marina Bay views and a good executive lounge.
The must-dos (if any): Enjoy the calm and beautiful views from your room, have breakfast and evening cocktails at the Executive Lounge.
CONRAD SINGAPORE MARINA BAY
Upon their first steps into the premises, guests are greeted by an aura of hushed elegance, from the dramatic grand spiral staircase and glossy marble surfaces to the twinkling ivories from the grand piano. The property is decorated with over 3,400 original art pieces and artefacts, with the most striking being the gold and illuminated conical-shaped chandelier installation (said to symbolise water) which points downward from the ceiling towards the intriguing blocky red artwork Turbulence by artist Rafael Barrios (said to symbolise fire). The lobby was designed with feng shui principles in mind, with other elements including the metallic gloss of the ceiling (metal), the bamboo trees (wood) and the pillars and earthy tones (earth).
The hotel boasts four F&B concepts: all-day buffet restaurant Oscar’s; Chinese restaurant Golden Peony; the gin-centric Lobby Lounge; and alfresco dining and takeaway concept Terrace. Wellness facilities are located on the 4th level – Conrad Spa offers a variety of beauty and body treatments; the fitness centre was recently fitted with brand new Technogym equipment in December 2024; and the 20-metre outdoor lap pool boasts a beautiful Singapore Flyer backdrop.
While the property is a business hotel with a strong corporate traveller profile, the hotel is also a favoured destination for international visitors, staycation couples and families alike, with occupancy being frequently high. The implication is that, on occasion, your wait for the elevators (and your journey in said elevator) might test your patience – on my journey down from the 31st floor Executive Lounge to the ground level for breakfast at Oscar’s, the lift stopped seven times. The queue at Oscar’s can be snake-long as well, with the queue system (one needs to queue on the right to provide their room number before joining the entry queue on the left) not communicated to guests by way of staff, signaging etc.
With the hotel’s rebrand comes winds of change – the hotel recently announced that, come early 2026, guests can expect a revamped lobby as well as a reimagined dining concept which will replace all-day dining restaurant Oscar’s. Another change: the giant plush bear mascot sitting near the main entrance – who used to undergo various seasonal costume changes throughout the years – has officially been retired, along with the memento teddy bear amenities that used to feature in guest rooms. The former saddened me quite a bit – I never had a chance to say goodbye.
EXECUTIVE KING
The gloriously sunlit 40sqm Executive King features poster windows framing the (partially obstructed) Marina Bay view, with automated sheer curtains available should the room get too warm in the daytime…and for your modesty, since folks in the external bubble lifts of the Pan Pacific Singapore can peer directly into your business. A daybed stretches across the entire length of the room, with a movable side table to facilitate dreamy window-side conversations over coffee or wine. The circular table doubles up as both work desk and dining space, with power outlets and USB ports strategically located nearby. Nespresso coffee and TWG tea-making facilities are available, while the minibar is stocked with baby bottles of wine along with canned and bottled drinks, juices as well as snacks.
The spacious marble bathroom includes double vanities, an enclosed rainfall shower stall and a bathtub with bath salts as well as your own collectible Conrad rubber ducky provided for use, with bathroom amenities from European luxury brand Byredo. I liked the fact that there was an attached hair-dryer for use in front of the bathroom mirror, an increasingly uncommon feature of late.
Executive Room guests can enjoy the use of the Executive Lounge on the 31st level.
DINING
Breakfast is served at Oscar’s, the all-day international buffet restaurant located on the ground level. Apart from the usual pastries, cold cuts and cheese, muesli, juices and Western breakfast staples such bacon and eggs, there are flashes of local and Asian flavours present such as the chwee kueh-esque Singapore Black Carrot Cake, Soon Kueh, Wok-fried Mee Tai Mak, Warm Soya Milk with You Tiao (fried dough fritters), Prawn Chawanmushi, Pandan Chiffon Cake, Market Vegetables, Lo Mai Gai and Dosa.
The food selection is commendable, but the breakfast experience can be fairly stressful, involving plenty of Mario Kart-esque crowd weaving, especially during times of high occupancy or high children volume (yes, both meanings apply).
Elsewhere on the first level, the Terrace provides a selection of cakes and pastries, while the Lobby Lounge offers afternoon tea and a comprehensive gin programme, with their signature Gin Experience pairing an extensive variety of premium gins with craft tonics and dozens of different garnishes.
Rounding up the dining concepts is Chinese restaurant Golden Peony on the 3rd level which serves refined Cantonese dishes, dim sum and an extensive wine list. Signatures include the Golden Peony Peking Duck, Signature Roasted ‘London’ Duck, ‘Bi Feng Tang’ Crispy Chicken topped with Spiced Almond Flakes and Fish Paste Noodle with River Prawn.
EXECUTIVE LOUNGE
Set on the hotel’s highest floor and offering coveted window-side seats with glorious bay views, the Executive Lounge serves breakfast, afternoon tea as well as evening cocktails and canapes. Breakfast is served buffet-style, with offerings such as Fried Carrot Cake, Fried Bacon, Grilled Tomato with Cheese, Chicken Char Siew Paui, English Cumberland Sausages, Chocolate Vegan Bowl, Acai Vegan Bowl and cold pressed juices to pair with your choice from the live egg station: The Benedict (sour dough bread, runny poached egg, hollandaise and choice of either garlic spinach or ham), Avocado Croast (pressed croissant, topped guacamole, poached egg, rocket salad, grated parmesan) and/or the The New York Bagel (gravlax, runny poached egg, rocket salad, hollandaise).
Evening cocktails with sunset views is always an enjoyable affair. The buffet comprises dishes as Hong Kong Style Fried Vegetarian Noodles, American Brisket with Polenta, Truffle Apple Salad, Roasted Chicken Salad, Chocolate Mousse and Vanilla Pound Cake, with the spicy and basmati-paired Butter Chicken being a highlight during my visit. There is a small selection of cocktails (Mango Bellini, the rum-based Level 31 Sunset and the vodka-based Sea Breeze), wines and Chandon sparkling wine on offer, but I would always go for the Collet champagne, a discreet option only available upon request.
CONCLUSION
The hotel has not changed much since my last visit – breakfast at Oscar’s continues to be double-edged, while the Executive Lounge continues to be the best part of my stay at the property. Perhaps the scheduled concept refresh for Oscar’s may change things for the better.
Rest in peace, bear mon frère.
Conrad Singapore Marina Bay
2 Temasek Boulevard
Singapore 038982
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