Marina mandarin-oriental-hotel (near Suntec) vs Mandarin Orchard Singapore

[hpbear]

Any feedback on the 2 hotels? i am considering between them for my AD venue.

[shipei]

Hi hpbear!

I guess the menu's the same since it's under the meritus group?

I'm holding mine at Vanda Ballroom of Marina Mandarin... Love the
ballroom atmosphere!

[hpbear]

Thanks shipei,
I m getting negative feedback for the orchard venue, thank god yours is at marina. how many tables do you have?

[shipei]

Probably about 26 to 28 tables only... Have you seen the ballroom?

[andrewyeo85]

How about their food?

[vanlin]

hi hpbear, why negative feedback at Mandarin Orchard? I m planning to go visit the venue this week!

[hpbear]

i saw the negative feedback in one of the form topic... don't really remember which one but is about the service staffs and coordinator... how is your experience?

[gosy]

Attended a wedding last year dec. the food is so so only.. Not that fantastic

[Glitzger]

Are you referring to Marina Mandarin or Mandarin Oriental (both are at Suntec area)? Mandarin Oriental is a definite 5-star as compared to both Marina Mandarin and Mandarin Orchard. Service, food and overall hotel quality is better thus of course, price is also higher.

If you are comparing Marina Mandarin and Mandarin Orchard, I would think both are decent. Not sure about the main ballrooms but if compare Vanda and Imperial Court, I think Imperial Court looks newer. In terms of hotel facade and general feel, the Orchard one is newer and nicer. Foodwise, I think Marina Mandarin is better.

Hope this helps.

[purple]

If you are talking about Mandarin Oriental, go for it!!! Thumbs up for their services, my guests also love their food! A bit more expansive, but it was definitely worth it. We did a Sunday luncheon.

[happyJanLee]

i attended 2 weddings at oriental, food is really good and the ballroom was grand.
went to check out mandarin marina last week, the reception area outside vanda ballroom is really cool but low ceiling in the ballroom