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With a total of more than 2,600 rooms across its six properties in Singapore, Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) offers a variety of accommodation from upscale five-star to trendy, chic boutique hotels.
All six hotels — Copthorne King’s Hotel, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore, M Hotel Singapore, M Social Singapore, Orchard Hotel Singapore and Studio M Singapore — have also achieved the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certification, a global industry standard for sustainability tourism.
“Achieving the GSTC certification affirms our commitment to sustainable practices across all our hotels. This accreditation reflects the dedication of our staff, who are at the forefront of embracing our eco-friendly practices. Sustainable tourism involves every stakeholder in our value chain, beginning with our workforce,” said Kwek Eik Sheng, executive director of MHR.
The GSTC Criteria are structured around four key pillars: Sustainable Management, Socioeconomic Impacts, Cultural Impacts, and Environmental Impacts. These criteria serve as a global standard for sustainable tourism, ensuring that certified entities adhere to best practices in sustainability.
Key features of MHR hotels that contributed to the certification include in-room technology where electricity is activated only when it detects an occupant and eliminating single use plastics by 2050. Already, its events and banquets use glassware and paper-stem pens.
Further catering to eco-conscious travellers, MHR has launched a global campaign #MillenniumGreenStay, which encourages guests to participate in eco-friendly practices during their stay such as waste sorting, reusing towels, and conserving water, and share them on social media.
Apart from its sustainability initiatives, MHR also prides itself on offering a blend of Asian hospitality and western comfort throughout its hotels.
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel
Fresh off a US$30 million (S$40 million) facelift in its 25-year history, the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore reopened in February 2024 with a focus on wellness and sustainability.
Offering serene waterfront views thanks to its location along the Singapore River in the upscale Robertson Quay district, the 573-key hotel has revamped its design of guestrooms and suites, expanded conference facilities and upgraded public spaces.
Energy-saving measures have also been introduced in rooms, including smart thermostats that allow guests to regulate room temperature according to their preference. Rooms are also fitted with a water filtration system, which reduces single-use plastic waste.
Orchard Hotel Singapore
Known for its blend of timeless elegance and modern comfort, the enduring Orchard Hotel in the premier heart of Singapore’s shopping district offers convenience at the doorstep. Its 656 rooms include 20 well-appointed suites. The hotel is also equipped with the Aiello Voice Assistant (AVA), an AI-powered device that connects guests with hotel staff.
Dining options include Orchard Cafe, which serves international fare, and Cantonese restaurant Hua Ting, an award-winning restaurant that is on the Michelin Guide.
M Hotel Singapore
Located in Singapore’s Central Business District, M Hotel Singapore offers 413 rooms, including 10 suites, perfect for business travellers seeking convenience. Dining options range from halal steamboat at The Buffet Restaurant to international cuisine at Café 2000 and the stylish J Bar.
Meanwhile, the hotel’s sustainable practices include minimising single-use amenities, efficient water management, and using energy-saving lighting, making it an eco-conscious choice for travellers.
Studio M Hotel Singapore
A trendy property designed in avant-garde styles located at Robertson Quay, Studio M offers 360 loft-inspired rooms. Rooms are designed by Italian architect Piero Lissoni, offering contemporary living spaces for work, rest and play, with 3m high ceilings, a mezzanine, high bay windows and separate work-rest areas.
It targets a younger, design-conscious audience and is recognised for its commitment to sustainability, incorporating green technology, eco-friendly amenities, and energy-efficient systems throughout the property.
M Social Singapore
The versatility of M Social’s 293 rooms creates different spaces for guests to work, play, read and sleep. Designed by Philippe Starck, the lifestyle boutique hotel has won several design and digital transformation awards. It features communal spaces that encourage gathering and mingling embellished by fully customised art and design elements.
At the hotel’s restaurant Beast & Butterflies, the communal dining space offers Mediterranean and modern Asian cuisine, as well as a menu of unique signature cocktails.
Sustainability efforts include active recycling, waste segregation, usage of food digester machines, and biodegradable cutlery and takeaway boxes.
Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore
With a coveted site along the historic and picturesque Singapore River, Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore enjoys a central location in the city. Its 310 elegantly appointed rooms, including five suites, come with modern amenities that provide all the comforts of a four-star business hotel.
For dining options, the long-standing Princess Terrace Cafe offers authentic Peranakan fare, whereas Tien Court offers contemporary Teochew cuisine.
To book a stay, visit Millennium Hotels and Resorts.
Marriott International has established its 600th property in the Asia-Pacific region excluding China, emphasising a robust growth trajectory, according to its regional chief.
The 285-key Adelaide Marriott Hotel marks the milestone. It is also the first Marriott International property in South Australia, underscoring the company’s focus on growing its presence in emerging destinations
Rajeev Menon, president, Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott International, said in a statement: “We are thrilled to celebrate our 600th property milestone in the region with the Adelaide Marriott Hotel, a brand that bears the name of our founding family.
“With 600 operational properties across the APEC (Asia Pacific excluding China) region and close to 400 in the pipeline, our growth trajectory is robust. Our strategy to be everywhere our guests want us to be is further reinforced by our recent announcement of plans to enter the midscale hospitality segment, providing more opportunities to extend our portfolio presence in new markets and beyond the major gateway cities.”
Marriott International’s growth strategy includes a focus on giving back to the communities in which it operates to help drive long-term economic impact. With over 95,000 associates from both managed and franchised properties in the region, Marriott International has been instrumental in creating job opportunities and nurturing the next generation of talent. By the end of 2024, nearly 10 per cent of Marriott International managed associates would have taken new roles within APEC, which will allow them to deepen their skillsets and further their work experiences.
Marriott’s recent certification as Great Place to Work in eight APEC countries, including Australia, demonstrates the company’s dedication to putting people first.