How do you make your Singapore staycation extra special—and kind to our planet? Here’s a tip: plan a green staycation filled with novel and refreshing experiences to delight everyone!

For instance, how about organising a back-to-nature eco staycation for you and your companions? You could be among the first to discover inspiring spaces at the newly reopened PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore, the perfect garden sanctuary for your short escape: 

• In the atrium, real songbirds will greet your arrival—these feathered friends will be comfortably housed in their own sculptured nests!
• Our iconic sky bridge on Level 4 offers a bird’s eye view of our lush atrium garden, featuring numerous plant varieties and three-storey high trees.
• As a form of forest therapy, guests like you can relax in the sculptural“bird’s nest” pavilions nestled within our garden!

Environmentally conscious guests will also appreciate our commitment to sustainability practices. Within the hotel, energy consumption is reduced through efficient air conditioning and the use of natural light and UV-treated glass. Rooms are also fitted with water filters, to reduce waste from single-use plastic water bottles.

Start your local staycation with irresistible deals! From now till 31 March 2021, book a stay at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay to enjoy the following perks:

• 15% savings on Best Available Rate

• Breakfast at Peppermint, or dine in the comfort of your room

• 50% off food from a la carte menu at Peach Blossoms, Peppermint, and Atrium Lounge (scroll down to find out more about our top-notch restaurants!)

• Complimentary parking coupon

• Complimentary internet access

• A polaroid picture to capture a treasured moment

For a truly relaxing staycation, you’ll want excellent food right where you are. Our in-house restaurants are guaranteed to please! 

Great news for fans of Peach Blossoms: freshly revamped, it’s now a lovely eco-themed space, featuring a nature-inspired palette, plenty of natural light, and views of the iconic Marina Bay.

But of course, what regulars are anticipating is the return of Chef Edward Chong, who has won multiple culinary awards, including Asian Cuisine Chef of the Year at the World Gourmet Awards 2019. 

With Chef Chong in charge, food is elevated to an art form. Never shying away from reinventing traditional recipes, Chef Chong has an artist’s vision for the way each dish should be prepared and presented. Look out for his signature specialties like the Deep-fried Cigar Rolls filled with Black Truffle, the Foie Gras and Prawn, as well as the delectable Four Combination Platter that comprises seafood fritters, chawanmushi (egg custard dish), sliced Peking duck, and puff pastry!

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Craving Japanese food? Sushi Jiro prides itself on its fresh hand-picked produce, flown in from Japan up to four times weekly. 

Founded over two decades ago, Sushi Jiro has stayed true to its original mission of bringing an authentic Japanese dining experience to its guests, with utmost respect to the traditional methods of Japanese cuisine preparation and execution. The restaurant is best known for its exquisite sushi and omakase (chef-selected) courses, so make sure you get to try these!

*Sushi Jiro is an independently-managed restaurant.

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This is where you go for one of the best steakhouse experiences in Singapore! 

For one, Ruth’s Chris Steak House serves USDA Prime beef, said to be the best of the best, as these cuts are well marbled, ooze juicy goodness, and are hand-selected for thickness and tenderness. 

Ruth’s Chris Steak House also swears by their broiling method and seasoning techniques, which ensure that each cut of their USDA Prime beef is cooked to perfection and served sizzling to you on a 260°C plate.

*Ruth’s Chris Steak House is an independently-managed restaurant.

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These green-living activity ideas will complete your eco-friendly staycation!

It’s such a thrill to find a green space within the city centre, and have it all to yourself! Be it for an intimate chat or personal reflection, here are three “secret” city gardens to discover: 

• Orchard Central Rooftop Garden: If you’re shopping in the area, don’t forget to check out this hidden gem garden, where many have popped in for a quick change of scene!

• Stamford Green, Fort Canning Park: An escalator to the left of the National Museum leads to a seldom-visited section of Fort Canning Park—a perfect hideout for a picnic or a game of frisbee.

• Dhoby Ghaut Green: Need respite from the city crowds? This “interim park” adjacent to Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station will give you some breathing room, and you can even pop in at the park’s Visual Arts Centre to see if they’re running an exhibition!

Get directions to Orchard Central

Get directions to Stamford Green, Fort Canning Park

Get directions to Dhoby Ghaut Green

Looking for an earth-friendly way to commemorate a special occasion? There are party planners who will organise a themed picnic for you, be it for a birthday, a wedding proposal, or any other event that calls for an unforgettable celebration. (Naturally, you can specify your preference for all things environmentally friendly.) To make this happen, get in touch with specialty picnic planners like Picneeds! 

Whether you’re buying supplies for your staycation, or simply want a souvenir to mark the experience, look for a green store in the city centre to patronise. Here are some environmentally friendly shops that you can consider:

• The Green Collective SG: a showcase store for Singapore’s eco brands.

• The Social Space: a multi-concept eco store, featuring a tea bar and cafe, a fair trade retail area, and a nail salon. 

• Scoop Wholefoods: it’s all about zero-waste grocery shopping here, so bring your own containers!

Get directions to The Green Collective SG

Get directions to The Social Space (Marina One)

Get directions to The Social Space (Kreta Ayer)

Get directions to Scoop Wholefoods (Tanglin Mall)

Get directions to Scoop Wholefoods (Great World City)