The fish tail of the Merlion symbolises the ancient city of Temasek (meaning “sea” in Javanese) by which Singapore was known before the Prince named it “Singapura” (meaning “lion” (singa) “city” (pura) in Sanskrit), and represents Singapore’s humble beginnings as a fishing village.
Designed by Mr Fraser Brunner, a curator of the Van Kleef Aquarium, the lion head represents the lion spotted by Prince Sang Nila Utama when he re-discovered Singapura in 11 AD, as recorded in the "Malay Annals".
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The body was made of cement fondue, the skin from porcelain plates and eyes from small red teacups. Mr Lim also built a second and smaller Merlion statue, measuring two metres high and weighing three tones. Measuring 8.6 metres high and weighing 70 tonnes, the Merlion statue was built from cement fondue by the late Singapore craftsman, Mr Lim Nang Seng.
Today, the Merlion has found a new home just 120 metres away from its original location, adjacent to one Fullerton. The installation ceremony took place on 15 September 1972, officiated by the then Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Lee Kuan Yew. Originally located at the Merlion Park by the Esplanade Bridge, the Merlion and the Cub became a popular tourist attraction for visitors. Try the Michelin-starred CUT by Wolfgang Puck, feast on a stacked CrazyShake at Black Tap Craft Burgers and Beer, then stop for a handcrafted cocktail at AVENUE Singapore or LAVO Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar.
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After, head down to the Event Plaza to catch Spectra, the free outdoor light and water show that takes place nightly on the Waterfront Promenade.Ĭap off your day at some of the best restaurants and bars in the Marina Bay area. If you’re a guest of the Hotel, take a luxurious dip in the Infinity Pool – the iconic rooftop Singapore pool, which offers spectacular views of the city at sunset. Be sure to also keep an eye out for the orange-tiled roofs of the shophouses along the Singapore River. Look out for the capsules on the Singapore Flyer and the durian-shaped domes of the Esplanade – or the Merlion statue, another major tourist attraction in Singapore. Take in a bird’s-eye view of Gardens by the Bay and the impressive Supertree Grove, or admire the sea view that stretches from Marina South Pier to the Singapore Strait.įrom above, try your hand at spotting Singapore’s iconic landmarks. Located 57 storeys up from the heart of the Marina Bay area, the SkyPark Observation Deck boasts scenic views of the panoramic vistas of Marina Bay and Singapore’s world-class cityscape. EarthCheck Bronze Benchmarked and Silver Certified Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Green Mark Platinum GMIC Certification from The Green Meeting Industry Council ISO20121 Sustainable Events Management System Certification LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum Green Building Certification Sustainable Event Standards from the Events Industry Council, Gold certification IMEX Green Supplier Award, IMEX Green Awards, 2015 Singapore Sustainability Awards, Singapore Business Federation, 2015 UFI Sustainable Development Award, UFI – The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, 2015 Pacific Asia Travel Association Grand Award Winner, 2016īest City Hotel for Business Events & Best Venue Team in Asia Pacific, CEI Asia Readers’ Choice Awards, 2016 Singapore Green Hotel Award, Singapore Hotel Association, 2017–2018 World’s Leading MICE Hotel, World Travel Awards, 2018Įxceptional Achievement Award, Singapore Tourism Board, 2018īest venue in Asia Pacific, CEI’s Readers’ Choice Awards, 2018īusiness Event Venue of the Year, Singapore Tourism Awards, 2015–2017ĪSEAN MICE Venue Award, ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards, 2018–2020Īsia's Leading Fully Integrated Resort, World Travel Awards, 2018
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Please refer to our attached document for full awards listing:īest Overseas Hotel, Meetings and Incentive Travel Awards (Bronze), 2020īest Convention & Exhibition Centre, TTG Travel Awards, 2017–2019īest Venue: Conferences/Meetings/Seminars, Marketing Events Award (Gold), 2019
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