Time Zone

GMT + 8 hours

Language

The official languages in Singapore are Malay, English, Mandarin and Tamil. English is commonly spoken throughout the city-state.

Currency

SGD is the local currency and is found in the following note denominations: 2, 5, 10, 50, 100, 500, 1000, 10,000. Currency can be exchanged at banks or private currency exchange stores, Rates vary between banks and stores; additional charges may apply.

Electrical Standard

220-240 volts AC. Multi-volt adapters are available at the hotel. 3-pin plugs are the most common in Singapore.

Local Facilities – City Centre

Mandarin Oriental, Singapore is located in the heart of Singapore’s business district at Marina Bay. It is a 10-15-minute taxi ride to the main shopping area on Orchard Road.

Shopping

Our location is adjacent to Marina Square Shopping Mall and so is only a 3-minute walk away. Suntec City Mall is a 7-minute walk from our hotel.

Medical

Raffles Hospital is a 15-minute taxi ride from Mandarin Oriental, Singapore. We also have doctors on call for any medical emergencies that might arise.

Banking

UOB Bank’s Marina Square Branch is open Monday-Friday from 9:30 am to 3 pm, Saturdays 9 am to 12:30 pm.

Tips on Tipping

Tipping is not normally practiced in Singapore. However, a 10 percent service charge is normally added to bills, especially in restaurants.