PARKROYAL COLLECTION PICKERING has been consistently awarded for their green design and in their conscious efforts in sustainability. Titled the "Asia's Leading Green City Hotel" in 2020, this hotel-in-a-garden is surely one of its kind.
Had always wanted to stay in this hotel because of its distinctive exterior and their green features and I finally booked a stay for a birthday celebration.
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Parkroyal Collection Pickering (Urban Room)
Stay Period: June 2021 (3D2N)
Room Size: 28 - 32 Sqm
Breakfast: Breakfast available
Hotel Facilities: Gym, spa, dining, infinity pool, poolside cabanas, parking facilities
Nearby: Chinatown, Clarke quay Central, Hong Lim Market
Nearby Train Stations: Chinatown/ Clarke quay stations
Check-in/Check-out time: 3 pm/ 12 pm
Price: From $320/night
Stars: 5 🌟
3 Upper Pickering Street, Singapore 058289
Types of rooms & suites available
Lifestyle room and Urban Junior Suite comes with a bathtub.
Each type of room is differently renovated.
The layouts are different so check out their floor plan on the website if you're keen to understand more.
On top of that, there are 2 different suites too.
The one I will be talking about today is Urban Room.
Amenities
Infinity pool, poolside cabana, gym, spa, roof garden and dining options. You need to book a slot before making your way to the pool (as of time of stay.)
The gym was closed during our stay but we managed to catch a sneak peak of it. It is located next to the pool area. You will have a good view of the pool and the amazing skyline while you are exercising.
The pool is rather small but it comes with cabanas for you to put your belongings while you enjoy the dip inside the pool. Don't expect a view like at Marina Bay Sands at the infinity pool.
Exploring the roof garden. Notice the eco-friendly concept.
Loving the chill vibes!
Location
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering Hotel is conveniently located in the central and close to various malls. Local delights are available a stone's throw away in People's Park Complex and Hong Lim Food Market. No wonder this is a popular choice among many tourists!
Urban Room (Staycation Review)
The walk to our room.
Open concept with lots of greens and natural light. The downside is that you might get slightly wet when there is a heavy downpour.
The hotel room comes with a comfortable king size bed, 4 pillows, a Herman Miller chair, and an attached sofa at the side.
Here's a short room tour for a clearer view.
I love that the window is huge. It allows so much light to enter - yes to good lighting for photos!
There are 2 types blinds for you to roll down (automated YES) for privacy. See the comparison of the two:
The room we got faced offices hence we kept the blinds down most of the time. Can more hotels near CBD consider one-way windows?
Inside the wardrobe you will things like a safe, ironing board and iron, bathrobe, hangers, umbrellas, disposable hotel slippers, laundry bag and shoe bag - all in one place.
The LCD TV comes with satellite channels and many movie choices. There are also power points at the side with ports for your USB and HDMI cables. You can connect your laptop or Nintendo switch to the TV to screen your own movies/games too. Thanks for making that possible because a lot of staycay-goers would prefer to have access to Netflix 😊
The room does not come with a coffee machine.
While it was quite a disappointment, they do provide Bacha coffee and TWG tea packets for those who need their daily dose of caffeine.
Purified bottled water was also provided. In line with the hotel's sustainability agenda, plastic bottles were eliminated.
The water will be refilled into these glass bottles instead.
As we stayed during the COVID period, the hotel prepared care packs for us. There were hand sanitiser, masks, and antibacterial wipes inside.
The bathroom was pretty average. Toilet and shower area were separated.
It opens up to allow lots of light in too.
Sufficient working space to place toiletries/acts as makeshift vanity for the ladies.
Only handheld shower available.
We didn't opt for the breakfast so I can't feedback on that.
The hotel restaurant, Lime, offers plant based menu as well.
Overall
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering hotel exhibited PAN PACIFIC HOTEL GROUPS commitment to conservation efforts. Its hotel design is unlike many others; unique and breathtaking.
The check in process was slow for Jov (more than half an hour) but ok for Joy (quite immediate). Yes, we booked and stayed 1 day apart from each other. Their service was great and everyone was friendly. Jov requested for a birthday cake and they went an extra mile to deliver it at a specific time I asked for - midnight and they appeared on the dot. I really appreciated it.
Comfort: 4.5/5
Cleanliness: 5/5
Value for money: 4/5
Design of room/hotel premise: 4/5
Room Facilities: 4/5
Hotel Facilities: 4/5
Service: 4.5/5
Location: 4.5/5
Safety: 5/5
Suitable for: Couples, families, business trips, staycations, environmentalists
Things worth mentioning:
- Convenient location
- Complimentary parking
- Clean and comfortable
- 5 stars standard hotel
- Unique and eco-friendly design
- Good service
- May lack privacy depending on type of room
Rating: 9/10
Will recommend
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