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Editor's Pick 51 NOV-DEC 2018 MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS MCMAG-ASIA.COM The distinguished hotel raises the bar for events with Michelin- starred dining at its unique venues. WORDS NAOMI NEOH FAST FACTS Total event size: 2,787sqm Total event venues: 16 (three ballrooms and 13 meeting suites) Contact: carine.fong@ meritushotels.com Mandarin Orchard Singapore Snazzy stays An extensive makeover of the hotel has added technology and entertainment perks such as a complimentary movie platform with unlimited access to a wide range of Hollywood blockbusters, and a Handy smartphone. Those seeking a more personalised service can opt for a stay at its Club Rooms and Suites and gain access to bespoke services at the Meritus Club Lounge. S ituated in the heart of Singapore's glitzy Orchard Road, the Mandarin Orchard Singapore has for a long time been among the city's iconic sights. The hotel distinguishes itself not only with its large room inventory of 1,077 guestrooms and suites and generous events spaces; meetings and events get the elevated treatment with Michelin-star dining and ne service. Sleek spaces Meetings and events spaces span nearly 2,700sqm across 16 varied venues, making it a choice pick for large-scale events in the city. Its largest highest-rated Chinese restaurant. Executive chef Chen Kentaro revealed that during a recent awards event, the team executed a seven-course dinner menu for more than 100 guests, which included a course of stir-fried prawn and cashew nut with red pepper, adapted from the same dish presented at the MICHELIN Guide Shanghai 2019 Gala Dinner in September. Apart from ne dining, planners looking for local to international avours have good options at the hotel's ve restaurants and bars. Bar on 5, one of the top whisky spots in the city, houses a wide international selection. The swinging venue also features a resident DJ spinning popular R&B and top 40 chart hits. venue is the pillar-free Grand Mandarin Ballroom, which can cater for up to 950 guests. But the jewel that sits atop Mandarin Orchard Singapore is the Imperial Ballroom–a unique amphitheatre-style function room that can host intimate events of up to 220. Its dramatic four-tiered space with two elegant staircases and stage area is the perfect setting for glamorous awards events and weddings. Adjacent to the room is a cosy area for pre-function evening cocktails. Planners looking to add a high-touch can opt for the Michelin-star treatment at two-starred Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro, Singapore's The Imperial Ballroom features a unique tiered amphitheatre seating. Excutive Chef Chen Kentaro helms the Two- Michelin-starred Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro.