The Buzziest Hotels, Restaurants and Bars Right Now on Orchard Road

Singapore’s premier shopping belt is scintillating with a slate of new openings and old revivals, cementing its reputation as a hotspot that’s ever popular with locals and tourists alike. Here’s a guide to are some of the newest, and most cherished Orchard Road hotels, restaurants and bars to revel at on a fabulous week-long spree.

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A guide to the buzziest hotels, restaurants and bars on Orchard Road, Singapore

Where to luxuriate

Shangri-La Singapore

Shangri-La Singapore is the progenitor of the pioneer luxury chain and sets the trend for Asian hospitality on so many fronts. It is probably the first garden hotel in Singapore (it still maintains its tropical landscape with aplomb) and just steps from Orchard Road, the behemoth property has emerged refreshed after an extensive renovation in 2019 that relegated most of the dated crystal chandeliers of yore to the brand’s distant memory. Comprising three wings and nestled in an exclusive green enclave, Shangri-La Singapore is still a soothing haven that keeps out the urban realities of the city outside its verdant fold.

Shangri-La Singapore, 22 Orange Grove Rd, Singapore 258350

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Conrad Orchard

For many years the property was the Regent Singapore, and was best known for its Portman-designed atrium and many restaurants and bars. Recently renovated and rebranded as the Conrad Orchard, the property boasts new rooms and suites that are spacious and bright, a comforting departure from the dark and moody tones many other Conrads are bathed in. The restaurants and bars are still fabulous and being on its end of Orchard sets the hotel in a more elevated sphere, an exclusive hideaway that still is on Orchard Road but somewhat removed from the hubbub.

Conrad Singapore Orchard, 1 Cuscaden Rd, Singapore 249715

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Pan Pacific Orchard

One of the newest luxury-class hotels raised around the Orchard Road belt, Singapore’s second Pan Pacific is a bold departure from conventions — the striking green building is erected with magnificent floral columns and lush sky gardens, presenting a mirage of a sky oasis marking an otherwise inconspicuous spot of Orchard Road. The rooms are small granted, but the views are gratifying to say the least. This marks a new beginning of the Singapore hospitality brand, a Pan Pacific hotel that is also a bona fide leisure destination.

Pan Pacific Orchard, 10 Claymore Rd, Singapore 229540

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Pullman Singapore Orchard

A fixture at the heart of Orchard for decades, there were evolving incarnations of this location landmark in recent years and we are glad with its current turn. As the Pullman Orchard, the property has finally undergone the chrysalis it deserves, emerging as a modish bright thing that sets the mood at one of the retail belt’s most significant junctions. Because it is dripping in style, Orchard does seem more stylish. The vibrantly decked rooms are comfortably plush and the best of them come with awesome views of the locale.

Pullman Singapore Orchard, 270 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238857

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COMO Metropolitan Orchard

Branching out from style doyenne Christina Ong’s Business empire in Singapore is finally a COMO hotel, and one that is befittingly nestled at the heart of the country’s luxury retail enclave too. Combining style with convenience, all the rooms come with microwave ovens and the COMO Suites have induction cookers that long-stay guests would appreciate. On the retail front, a Club 21 space carrying labels from Alaia to Thom Browne is anchored here right next to pastry whizz Cedric Grolet’s first patisserie in Asia.

COMO Metropolitan Orchard, 30 Bideford Rd, Singapore 229922

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Hilton Singapore Orchard

Another original Orchard Road fixture through the decades, Hilton took over the operations of this behemoth property in 2022 with spanking new interiors spanning all 36 floors and 1080 guest rooms. An upwards extension of a plush shopping gallery with enviable street frontage, nothing quite defines a shopping escapade in the Lion City like a stay at the Hilton Singapore, a renewed Orchard Road original that is quite the veritable portal to grand retail therapy and a sense of History.

Hilton Singapore Orchard, 333 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238867

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Lanson Place Winsland

At the end of the famous shopping street is a hospitality address that caters to long-stay guests — it only accepts bookings for 7 days or more. The very model of an apartel, all the rooms at Lanson Place Winsland are comfortably spacious with the sizeable 1 and 2-bedroom apartments fitted with well-sized kitchenettes. Facilities like the rooftop pool and jacuzzi and communal kitchen are hybridised operations but conventional hospitality services like housekeeping (3 times a week) and 24 concierge desk are maintained, retaining the conveniences of a hotel with the soothing feel of home.

Lanson Place Winsland, 167 Penang Road, Singapore 238462

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Where to relish

Summer Palace

One-Michelin-starred Summer Palace is a firm favourite with enthusiasts of Cantonese cuisine for decades in Singapore. With splendid new interiors after the renovation, the restaurant now boasts of a resplendent milieu that matches its fine dining menu exceedingly. Whether it is the delectable braised abalone or the nourishing fish maw soup, Summer Palace continues to maintain the spirit of fine dining Cantonese cuisine in a premier pocket right off Orchard Road.

Summer Palace, Conrad Singapore Orchard, 1 Cuscaden Rd, Level 3, Singapore 249715

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Basilico

Basilico holds many fond memories for Singaporeans who have visited the Italian diner for its spirited regional fare over its long years of operations. After the extensive renovations, the restaurant is more focused on Italian cuisine than ever with carefully curated selections that spotlight the best of Italy over lunch and dinner spreads designed for more rounds of feasting. Nothing caps off a day of frenetic shopping on Orchard Road better than the sumptuous and satisfying Italian staples at Basilico.

Basilico, Conrad Singapore Orchard, 1 Cuscaden Rd, Level 2, Singapore 249715

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Imperial Treasure Fine Teochew Cuisine (ION Singapore)

A dining institution since its inception close to 20 years ago, Imperial Treasure has grown from a single space in Ngee Ann City into the regional powerhouse it is today with a chain of restaurants spanning across 7 international cities. That first opening is now at ION Orchard, still proffering the same delectable dim sum and fabulous Teochew classics like oyster omelette, braised duck and pomfret porridge to loyal customers and new clientele alike. Many of the original staff are also still tending to the guests they’ve known forever, making a visit here all the more a familial occasion.

Imperial Treasure Fine Teochew Cuisine, ION Orchard, #03-05, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801

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Crazy Rich Thai

If the regional favourites of Singapore’s northern neighbour is what you suddenly crave while picking out the latest looks from the fashion boutiques at Paragon Singapore, look no further than the mall’s basement where the popular dining space popped up just last year. Offering a variety of perennial Thai flavours updated for the stylish clique, its extensive menu includes entrées such as ‘WEALTHY Weeping Tiger Beef Salad’ and ‘TYCOON Rainbow Summer Rolls’, making this a fun and whimsical gourmet outing in the heart of town.

Crazy Rich Thai, 290 Orchard Rd, #01-25/25A, Paragon Shopping Centre, Singapore 238859

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Eden Restaurant

Named Eden for its bright and tropical milieu, this hip and welcoming space is situated within Pullman Singapore Orchard. It’s appointed right at the crossroad of Singapore’s most famous shopping junction and also serves up a crossroad of differing flavours — east and west to be exact. A sitting here will have one foraging through a menu harbouring entrees like Hae Bee Hiam (spicy dried shrimp) Australian Lamb Rack and Hainanese Mac and Cheese. It is hard not to falter within such ambitious constructs but somehow the culinary team at Eden is fairly successful in their attempts, with its Laksa Lobster Bisque and Hokkien Mee Fettuccine rather delightful amalgamations with all the right ticks in flavours and techniques.

Eden Restaurant, Pullman Singapore Orchard, 270 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238857

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Osteria Mozza

Osteria Mozza Singapore is the only Asian outpost of celebrated American Chef Nancy Silverton’s one-Michelin-starred Osteria Mozza in Los Angeles. The Californian-Italian restaurant showcases both classic and Singapore-exclusive dishes, and includes a floor-to-ceiling Vino Wall, a veritable attraction to wine lovers of this city. Choose from a diverse range of Italian specialties including handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, grilled mains, and fresh mozzarella dishes. In between meals one can also indulge in a selection of desserts that include the joint’s iconic Butterscotch Budino and other gelato-centric delights.

Osteria Mozza Singapore, Hilton Singapore Orchard, 333 Orchard Rd, Level 5, Singapore 238867

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Where to live it up

Manhattan

One of Singapore’s best-known bars for eons, Manhattan maintains both its distinction and milieu under the new Conrad Singapore Orchard management. Ever popular with out-of-towners and local pub-crawlers, the cosmopolitan air here is as intoxicating as its signature cocktails, many of them potent concoctions to handle with care. On Sunday afternoons, its famous brunch lays out a grand feast comprising both gastronomic and inebriating delights, and sure is the place in town to indulge in and tune out.

Manhattan, Conrad Singapore Orchard, 1 Cuscaden Rd, Level 2, Singapore 249715

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Ginger Lily

Perched prettily above the shopping stretch of Orchard Road, Ginger Lily at Hilton Singapore Orchard exudes sweetness in the afternoon with dainty confections and smoulders in the evenings with dangerous concoctions. It is a spot that transitions deftly from day to night, but always welcoming whether it is cakes or cocktails one craves. A botanical inspired joint, floral themes are ever-present, whether they are infused into the beverages or crafted onto cakes. No wonder the popularity of its Nikkei-inspired afternoon tea, so rich with delicate natural flavours, is consistently high and often booked way in advance.

Ginger Lily, Hilton Singapore Orchard, 333 Orchard Rd, Level 5, Singapore 238867

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Florette

Relatively new, Florette at Pan Pacific Orchard is the secret drinking hole of the Traveller in the know, an inspired champagne and oyster bar tucked furtively away from Orchard Road’s main artery, eliciting a swanky set drawn by the promise of alluring concoctions and exclusive milieu. Serving tea at noon and cocktails at sunset, there is a grand abundance of designer drinks inspired by nature here crafted from the thematic premises of Root, Shoot, Flower and Fruit, which are pretty much the most innovative libations flowing from this neck of the woods currently.

Florette, 10 Claymore Rd, Level 11 Garden Terrace, Singapore 229540

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Cedric Grolet

Cedric Grolet is one of France’s most decorated pastry chefs and for his first opening in Asia, he has adroitly tied it to Christina Ong’s first COMO outing in Singapore, right in the heart of Orchard. The opening was as sensational as Grolet’s exquisite confections with queues that started from the minute the shop opened till the moment it closed. Six months on, the queues may have eased up but within the style sanctuary that is COMO Metropolitan Singapore, this is still where the ladies who shop and lunch congregate to see and be seen.

Cedric Grolet Singapore, 30 Bideford Rd, Level 1, COMO Orchard, Singapore 229922

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(Main and featured image: Darren Soh/ Pan Pacific Orchard)