Marina Bay Sands has new ultra-luxe suites with in-room karaoke systems, saunas, gyms and more
A stay at the elusive Marina Bay Sands (MBS) almost always earns a wide-eyed 'Wow…' – and it's easy to see why. For the uninitiated, MBS is one of Singapore's most iconic and luxurious five-star hotels, and it has just reached new heights with an extravagant upgrade to its hotel rooms. We're talking a staggering two-billion-dollar facelift. As of now, MBS boasts approximately 1,850 rooms, including 775 suites.
The Sands Collection is one of two distinct hotel collections unveiled as part of this transformation, and it was fully refreshed last week. It now features around 1,480 rooms and suites, including family-friendly options like the Sands Family Suite priced from $680 per night, which comes with bunk beds, a kids room filled with toys and a private balcony.
The other collection is the opulent Paiza Collection, which was awarded the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Rating in February. Here, the lavish treatment begins the moment you arrive, with the Paiza VIP Arrival Lounge offering private lifts straight to your suite and the Paiza Sky Residence, a rooftop club lounge with a whiskey bar that's exclusively for Paiza guests. The collection is serviced by a team of 160 butlers on standby around the clock – one of the largest butler teams in the world.
The collection mostly features suites that come with private gyms, massage tables, and karaoke systems. Those vacationing with a bigger group can consider the three-to-four-bedroom Chairman Suite, with expansive living areas and a fully equipped kitchen and bar.
On the other hand, the two-bedroom Presidential Suite comes with a state-of-the-art golf simulator programmed with world-famous golf courses, a fully integrated karaoke system and a pool table.
If you're ready to splurge, consider the one-bedroom Horizon Suite that's basically a wellness retreat in itself. It comes with a Himalayan salt wall and loungers, a hammam shower, dry sauna, private gym, and two massage tables for in-room treatments with your beau.
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