A Rolls-Royce from the airport, a butler at check-in and a suite 50 floors above Singapore

Fresh from a US$1.75 billion transformation, Marina Bay Sands now offers an ultra-luxe tier: the Paiza Collection. Here’s what to expect from the new iteration of Singapore’s most iconic landmark

Why stay here

Fresh from celebrating its 15th anniversary, Marina Bay Sands – arguably Singapore’s most recognisable landmark, crowned by one of the world’s most famous pools – recently emerged from a US$1.75 billion transformation. The sprawling resort has been reconfigured into two hotel ‘themes’: The Sands Collection and the ultra-luxe Paiza Collection, with the number of rooms reduced from 2,500 to 1,850, making way for a dramatic increase in suites.

Launched in November 2024, the Paiza Collection’s 370 rooms and suites occupy the upper floors of the resort’s three 57-storey towers, with sweeping views across the skyline, Gardens by the Bay and the surrounding straits. Marina Bay Sands remains a city unto itself – an epic convergence of retail, dining, entertainment and culture, complete with casino, theatre, and museum.

Arrival sets the tone. After clearing immigration at Singapore Changi Airport, I’m met by a hotel representative and ushered into an opulent Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge. Paiza Collection guests enter via a discreet VIP entrance and check in privately in their suites, guided by a dedicated butler who deftly navigates the resort’s scale throughout my stay.

Future Focus

Looking ahead, Marina Bay Sands is preparing to rise again with a sculptural fourth tower that feels less like an extension and more like a bold new chapter for the skyline. When it opens in the early 2030s, it will bring a fresh suite-only hotel, headline dining and a state-of-the-art entertainment arena, adding another layer of spectacle to a city already famous for it.

Design

The Paiza Collection’s top suites – the Royal Collection – are grand residences conceived by interior architect Steve Leung. My penthouse-style Skyline Suite on the 50th floor spans 200 square metres and is offered in two configurations: one with a soundproofed media room and karaoke system holding 300,000 songs; the other with a golf room featuring a state-of-the-art swing simulator. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame sunsets over the city and views of the nightly light-and-water show in the bay below.

A restrained palette lends the suite a sense of calm urban retreat. There’s a generous living and dining area with a white onyx table for six, a fully equipped kitchen with marble-topped island, and a bedroom appointed with a handmade Savoir mattress and 600-thread-count Frette sheets. The walk-in wardrobe conceals a large safe with watch winders, while the marble bathroom features a jacuzzi bathtub sized for two. Craftsmanship is evident throughout, from bespoke rugs by TCC Carpets to hand-painted Fromental wall coverings and hand-hammered metalware by Pinetti. A neat flourish: a night fridge stocked with artisanal waters sourced from Europe.

Dining

With more than 80 dining venues through the Marina Bay complex, the choice can feel overwhelming. A strong starting point is Jin Ting Wan, the new flagship Cantonese restaurant on the 55th floor, for refined dim sum and classics such as spotted coral grouper poached in superior lobster broth, which can be paired with premium teas or Chinese and Western wines. Waku Ghin, too, delivers fine dining under the watch of Japanese-Australian legend Tetsuya Wakuda.

Elsewhere, the celebrity chef roster includes Cut by Wolfgang Puck, Maison Boulud by Daniel Boulud, and Estiatorio Milos by Costas Spiliadis. For local flavour, Jumbo Signatures serves a polished take on Singapore’s unofficial national dish of chilli crab.

Breakfast for Paiza Collection guests comes with three excellent options: the exclusive Paiza Sky Residence club lounge (try the kaya toast), Rise on the ground floor for a huge buffet of local and international dishes, or the rooftop Spago Bar & Lounge. Ce La Vi, also on the rooftop, draws a crowd for sunset drinks and late-night DJ sessions.

Spa & Wellness

The star of Marina Bay Sands is its 150-metre SkyPark Infinity Pool, an architectural marvel spanning all three towers, 57 floors above the city. While the pool attracts crowds, Paiza Collection guests enjoy access to a private section. A temporary Banyan Tree Spa operates as the resort refines its wellness offering. During my stay, a private sound bath is arranged in-suite, incorporating singing bowls, gong, drums and a didgeridoo.

A strong starting point is Jin Ting Wan, the new flagship Cantonese restaurant on the 55th floor, for refined dim sum and classics such as spotted coral grouper poached in superior lobster broth.

Out & About

Given the scale of Marina Bay Sands, it would be easy not to leave. Still, the futuristic Gardens by the Bay sit right next door, while the ArtScience Museum hosts an immersive TeamLab exhibition. The National Gallery Singapore and cultural districts such as Chinatown, Arab Street, and Little India are all a short taxi ride away.

Hotel Notes

Paiza Collection
Skyline Suite
Size: 200 square metres
Price per night: From SG$7,000 (around AU$8,130), plus tax and service charges

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