Hotels near Esplanade Mall

Are you an art enthusiast? If your answer is yes, then you should go to Esplanade. Both Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay and Esplanade Mall consist of a multi-purpose arts centre incorporating a Theatre, Concert Hall and outdoor performance area, bringing a fantastic line-up of shows to the bay area of the city as well as some great shopping and dining experiences. The building was named after Esplanade due to its significant presence in Esplanade Park.

One of the unique features in this building is a unique architectural design. The building consists of more than 7,000 triangular aluminium sunshades that cover its two circular glass shell structures. The spiky design of the triangular aluminium sunshades looked like durian, the king of fruits well known in Southeast Asia. Hence, the building is well known to locals as "the big durians. Also, the spikes were purposely designed to let light fall into the Concert Hall and Theatre foyer spaces while at the same time keeping the heat out.

Situated in the area between the two domes, the mall is also an integral part of the complex. There are many unique shops in his mall including POPCORNPOP, where you can buy movie posters and other rare movie memorabilia. If you are music enthusiastic, you can stop at the Gramercy Music where you can even buy a new good quality musical instruments. If you are looking for a new food adventure, you can feast on a great array of local dishes from selected hawkers at the nearby Makansutra Gluttons Bay.

If you come to Esplanade Mall, Roof Terrace is one of the beautiful attractions that you cannot miss there. Known as one of the best locations to sightseeing the beautiful view of Marina Bay, the Roof Terrace is a famous spot among locals and tourist. The Roof Terrace looks like a mini garden as there is a beautiful landscape with manicured lawns, small trees and shrubbery, complemented by cozy seating areas so that visitors can rest or enjoy the sightseeing.

How to Get There

By Car and Taxi

You can go to Esplanade Mall by using your vehicle or by taxi. Do Waze yourself to this address, 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981, Singapore. You can go there via different routes based on your preference routes. Do not worry about the parking as the parking lots here are huge. Plus, the parking fees are also affordable. You can also go to Esplanade Mall via ride-sharing and request-for-a-ride modes of transportation like Grab or Uber, and if you want to go to Esplanade Mall by booking a taxi, you can call them, and they will bring you to your destination. Do not worry about the language gap as most of the taxi drivers are fluent in English. If you are looking for a taxi stand, it is located at the entrance to Esplanade Mall along Raffles Avenue.

By Bus

You can go to the Esplanade Mall by bus. There are several bus travels around the Esplanade. Hence, you can buy the tickets with your preferred date and time.

The nearest stations to Esplanade Mall are:

1. Bus Stop No. 02061 (The Esplanade)
2. Buses stop outside Esplanade Mall entrance along Raffles Avenue. Bus service numbers 36, 56, 70M, 75, 77, 97, 97e, 106, 111, 133, 162M, 171, 195, 531, 700A, 857, 960, 961, 1N, 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N, 6N, NR1, NR2, NR5, NR6, NR7, NR8 Harbourfront Ctr is 223 meters away, 3 min walk
3. Bus Stop No. 02111 (Esplanade Bridge)
4. Buses stop along Esplanade Drive. Bus service numbers 10, 57, 70, 128, 162, 196, 531, 652, 656, 660, 700, 850E, 868, 951E, 971E

By Train

You also can go to Esplanade Mall by MRT train which is the most popular transportation in Singapore. You can choose either City Hall MRT (North-South (red) or East-West (green) Line) or Esplanade MRT (Circle Line). If you come from City Hall MRT, there is an 85-metre long passageway from that station direct to the Esplanade. The tunnel often showcases visual arts installations and creative works as one of its attractions and to arouse the visitor’s attention before they enter the mall and explore more. These exhibitions are updated regularly, so you will see different exhibitions every time you use the tunnel.

Tourist Attractions

Asian Civilisations Museum

Asian Civilisations Museum tells the stories of Asian civilisations through its permanent collections. The museum takes you on a grand exploration of the people from around the region that have settled on our shores over the past two centuries. Hence, you will learn the history of each civilisation and how those civilisations blend and become the melting pot of culture in Singapore. The admission ticket is affordable so come and learn about the history of each civilisation here. You might discover many new things here.

Singapore River

The Singapore River is previously known as the main route of trade and commerce for the British. Until today, you can still see the remnants of history and heritage there. Along the river, you can see many of the buildings, statues, monuments and museums that Singapore has inherited from its colonial past. You can either walk along the Singapore River or ride on a river-boat tour that starts at Clarke Quay.

Sentosa Crane Dance

Catch this spectacular show that combines audiovisual technologies, light and water effects that perfectly narrates the crane’s graceful courtship ritual. You will be amazed at the show as everything was so beautiful and lively. The water dancing was mesmerising, the light was bright, colourful and enhance the mood while the audio was clear and beautiful. The show starts at 8 p.m. daily, and it will be around 10 minutes. Hence, it is a good start to begin your night activities. The best part of it is the admission is free!

Hotels

Mandarin Oriental, Singapore

Mandarin Oriental, Singapore is one of the popular accommodation for business and leisure travellers to enjoy a relaxing time with family and friends. Featuring complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the resort, guests of the hotel can also have access to free car park, restaurant, coffee shop and services include laundry and housekeeping. Each room fitted with air conditioning, cable television, desk, television and other additional features. The distance from this hotel to Esplanade Mall is just around 150 metres which is just around the corner. This hotel also located near Makansutra Gluttons Bay and Marina Square.

Marina Mandarin Singapore

Guests can also stay in Marina Mandarin Singapore when visiting this place to rest and overnight. This hotel is located in 6 Raffles Boulevard Marina Square, Marina Bay, Singapore and around 15-minutes walk away from the Esplanade Mall. This hotel features rooms furnished with free Wi-Fi, television, parking and swimming pool. The hotel is also located near the CityLink Mall. Hence it will give you an extra option to shop on this island.

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