Scotiabank Gold American Express® CardScotiabank Gold American Express® CardEarn up to 50,000 bonus Scene+ points + no annual fee in your first year

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel

  • 5 months around the world with your family
Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
Share

On our return from our family trip around the world, shortened because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we took the opportunity to make a final 3-night stop at the Sinapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel.

A few months before, Jean-Maximilien had stayed with Jean-Francois at The Vagabond Club, Singapore, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Although charming, this hotel is not suitable for families, hence our decision to book the Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel.

This one has large rooms as well as a very pleasant swimming pool, a true haven of peace before the confinement that was awaiting us in Canada!

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---

Booking at the Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel

The Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel is a category 5 hotel. A stay thus costs between 30,000 and 40,000 points.

Since Singapore was closing in on itself because of COVID-19, we did not use points: the rates were very attractive at around $120 per night!

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - Singapore Marriott Fare

Nous avons payé ce séjour avec notre Carte Marriott BonvoyMC American ExpressMD afin d’obtenir 5 points Marriott Bonvoy par dollar.

Our credit card selection
Credit cardAnnual feeWelcome offer
Annual fee$150Welcome offer
Up to 110,000 pointsEnds Sep 22, 2026
Apply Now

Location of Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel

The Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel is ideally located on the famous shopping street, Orchard Road.

Around the hotel

You will be right next to the shops and malls. The hotel entrance is majestic, with valet service and taxis available.

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---

After crossing a short corridor that also leads to offices and a commercial area, one enters the large lobby hall. It is made up of several spaces.

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---

At the center, a comfortable lounge with seats or sofas, where we had dinner several times. To the left of the entrance, the Java+ deli offers snacks, cakes, delicious pastries, and at the back, there’s the Marriott Café room and its buffet for morning breakfasts.

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---

We let ourselved be tempted by pastries and cakes. Finally, the counter space to check in. A hall with large columns and high ceilings give a glimpse of the few upper floors.

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---

Let’s not forget that we were at the beginning of the Covid period (mid-March 2020). We had to wear our masks when we talked to the staff. All facilities were cleaned regularly and inspected. The staff was welcoming throughout our stay.

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---

Our room

Access to the rooms is via the elevators located behind the check-in counters. Everything is airy, sober and well decorated.

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---

We’re going into the bedroom. We find a living room space. Next to the TV, snacks are available, some of which have to be paid for, as well as everything you need to make coffee.

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---
Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---
Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---
Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---

Facing the living room, we find an office space, where Jean-Maximilien spent a lot of time taking care of our return to Canada, the borders closing one after the other!

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---

At the entrance of the room is also a bathroom with toilet, very practical for the children since they slept in the living room.

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---

The room is of a beautiful size, with quality furniture.

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---
Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---
Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---
Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---

Bathrobes, slippers and other accessories are arranged in a cupboard in the bedroom. There is also a safe deposit box and an ironing board.

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---

The bathroom

The bathroom is well organized, in the kind of style I like. It has a bathtub and a shower as well as a counter with two separate basins.

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---

It is well lit and functional. The only drawback is the access to the bath taps in the corner.

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---
Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---

Our welcome gift

A staff member rang the doorbell to bring us a welcome tray.

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---

The hotel services

We had the choice of having breakfast in the private Club lounge, depending on your Marriott Bonvoy status, or at the Marriott Café located on the ground floor behind the Java+ counter.

Breakfast at the Club lounge

The Club lounge is located near the pool. We were greeted by one of the staff members, to whom we gave our name and room number.

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---

The bay window overlooks the pool. The space is pretty big.

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---
Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---

The buffet area includes a wide choice of food. We did not enjoy it much though, as children are not allowed in and we couldn’t take food out of the lounge. Too bad, the offer was good.

Breakfast at the Marriott Café

The breakfast offered was more copious on the ground floor, we recommend it! There was very wide choice of food. Hydroalcoholic gel is available for everyone at the entrance of the Marriott Café, which is very handy before enjoying a buffet.

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---
Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---

A buffet more than well stocked, suitable for children, with a choice of breads, soups, ice creams and many more. We enjoyed eating there, especially since this one was free with our Titanium Marriott Bonvoy status.

To give you an idea of the cost, a breakfast for 2 adults should have cost us almost $100 SGN (almost equivalent in Canadian dollars)!

We are very happy to have a status with Marriott Bonvoy, which allowed us to save a lot of money during this world tour.

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---

In other words, we were full after a meal like this one and only ate afterwards at the end of the day.

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---

Our evenings in the hall

To continue, our Marriott Bonvoy status allowed us to enjoy the food in the hotel lobby free of charge. At first glance, we thought the offer would be small. It was not the case at all!

You have the choice to order what you want on the menu, with bonus dessert at the Java+ deli, and the dishes are delicious!

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---
Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---

The pool

The pool is very large. In the water, there are pressure jets to massage your back. There are also 2 spaces for the little ones on each side.

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---

A large number of deck chairs are set up all around with the possibility to stay in shaded areas: it is perfect for our little family.

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---
Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---

Finally, you will see that several suites overlook the pool on either side.

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---
Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---

The gym

A complete equipment is there.

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---
Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---
Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---
Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---

Even a basketball court!

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---

Our general impression of the Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel

We recommend the Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel! A well-located, welcoming hotel with luxurious and spacious facilities. The swimming pool is the perfect complement. We loved our stay, especially since it was our last « vacation » days before our lockdown in Montreal!

We also took advantage of the shops one last time to keep the children happy and busy.

Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - singapore marriott tang plaza hotel---
Featured
Annual fee
$120
Our valuation
$990
Milesopedia first-year estimateFirst-year valueWelcome bonus$990Total$990Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
Welcome offer
Up to 110,000 points
Ends Sep 22, 2026
Apply Now

on American Express's website

Apply with confidence — no impact on your credit scoreApply with confidenceCheck whether your application will be approved before you submit it, with no impact on your credit score*When you apply for a personal American Express Credit Card, we will tell you whether you are eligible without affecting your credit score. So you can apply with confidence.*Instant decisions are only available for consumer Card applications (also called “personal Cards”).

The Marriott Bonvoy® American Express®* Card is the best credit card in Canada for free hotel nights.

New Cardmembers can earn up to 110,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points with the current offer:

  • Earn 80,000 points after you spend $6,000 on your Card in your first 6 months of Cardmembership.
  • Plus, earn 30,000 points by making a purchase during your 15th month of Cardmembership.

This offer ends on September 22, 2026. The annual fee is $120, and there is no annual fee on Additional Cards, so you can add a partner or a family member at no extra cost.

Every year after your first Card anniversary, you receive an Annual Free Night Award good for a redemption of up to 35,000 points at eligible hotels and resorts worldwide. At a valuation of 0.9 cents per Marriott Bonvoy point, that certificate is worth roughly $315, which on its own more than covers the $120 annual fee. That is the main reason to keep this Card year after year instead of cancelling it.

To get the most out of the certificate, aim it at a night that would otherwise price close to the 35,000 point ceiling.

The Card also gives you 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year and automatic Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite status. Those credits count toward the next Elite tier, so you begin every year 15 nights ahead of where you would otherwise start.

You move up to Gold Elite status automatically when you reach $30,000 in purchases on the Card in a year, or when you combine 10 qualifying paid nights within one calendar year with the 15 Elite Night Credits from your Card.

Marriott Bonvoy points are generally valued at 0.9 cents each. On that basis, the 110,000 point welcome offer is worth about $990, and an Annual Free Night Award used at its full 35,000 point ceiling is worth about $315.

Marriott Bonvoy points pull their weight on free nights rather than on gift cards or merchandise, which is why this Card should be judged on the hotel stays it produces.

You earn 5 points per dollar on eligible purchases at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels and 2 points per dollar on all other purchases. Points can be redeemed for free nights with no blackout dates at more than 7,000 hotels around the world.

The Card carries a solid package of coverages: $500,000 travel accident insurance, flight delay, baggage delay, lost or stolen baggage and hotel or motel burglary at $500 each, car rental theft and damage up to $85,000 for rentals of up to 48 days, Purchase Protection for 90 days and a one year Extended Warranty.

Two things to plan around: the 2.5% foreign transaction fee on purchases made in a foreign currency, and the 21.99% purchase interest rate, which makes this a Card to pay in full every month. Like all American Express Canada Cards, no minimum income is published for this Card, and you can see whether you would be approved before you apply, with no impact on your credit score.

Annual fee

Primary card$120
Additional card$0

Annual income required

Individual$0
Household$0

Conversion fees

2.5%

Earning rate

  • 5xMarriott Bonvoy hotels
  • 2xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$1,437
2nd Year Value$312

Travel insurance

Delayed BaggageUp to $500
Lost BaggageUp to $500
Flight DelayUp to $500
Hotel BurglaryUp to $500
Travel AccidentUp to $500,000

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded
Extended Warranty+1 years
Auto Rental Collision (primary)Up to $85,000 / 48 days

Go further with Marriott Bonvoy

To maximize your stays and points earning, check our complete Marriott Bonvoy program guide and our best Marriott Bonvoy credit cards ranking. For personal use, see the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card. For business expenses, the Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card earns points on every business purchase. And if a points purchase promotion is running, take advantage via our Marriott Bonvoy points purchase guide.

Our featured card

Featured
Annual fee
$120
Our valuation
$990
Milesopedia first-year estimateFirst-year valueWelcome bonus$990Total$990Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
Welcome offer
Up to 110,000 points
Ends Sep 22, 2026
Apply Now

on American Express's website

Apply with confidence — no impact on your credit scoreApply with confidenceCheck whether your application will be approved before you submit it, with no impact on your credit score*When you apply for a personal American Express Credit Card, we will tell you whether you are eligible without affecting your credit score. So you can apply with confidence.*Instant decisions are only available for consumer Card applications (also called “personal Cards”).

The Marriott Bonvoy® American Express®* Card is the best credit card in Canada for free hotel nights.

New Cardmembers can earn up to 110,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points with the current offer:

  • Earn 80,000 points after you spend $6,000 on your Card in your first 6 months of Cardmembership.
  • Plus, earn 30,000 points by making a purchase during your 15th month of Cardmembership.

This offer ends on September 22, 2026. The annual fee is $120, and there is no annual fee on Additional Cards, so you can add a partner or a family member at no extra cost.

Every year after your first Card anniversary, you receive an Annual Free Night Award good for a redemption of up to 35,000 points at eligible hotels and resorts worldwide. At a valuation of 0.9 cents per Marriott Bonvoy point, that certificate is worth roughly $315, which on its own more than covers the $120 annual fee. That is the main reason to keep this Card year after year instead of cancelling it.

To get the most out of the certificate, aim it at a night that would otherwise price close to the 35,000 point ceiling.

The Card also gives you 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year and automatic Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite status. Those credits count toward the next Elite tier, so you begin every year 15 nights ahead of where you would otherwise start.

You move up to Gold Elite status automatically when you reach $30,000 in purchases on the Card in a year, or when you combine 10 qualifying paid nights within one calendar year with the 15 Elite Night Credits from your Card.

Marriott Bonvoy points are generally valued at 0.9 cents each. On that basis, the 110,000 point welcome offer is worth about $990, and an Annual Free Night Award used at its full 35,000 point ceiling is worth about $315.

Marriott Bonvoy points pull their weight on free nights rather than on gift cards or merchandise, which is why this Card should be judged on the hotel stays it produces.

You earn 5 points per dollar on eligible purchases at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels and 2 points per dollar on all other purchases. Points can be redeemed for free nights with no blackout dates at more than 7,000 hotels around the world.

The Card carries a solid package of coverages: $500,000 travel accident insurance, flight delay, baggage delay, lost or stolen baggage and hotel or motel burglary at $500 each, car rental theft and damage up to $85,000 for rentals of up to 48 days, Purchase Protection for 90 days and a one year Extended Warranty.

Two things to plan around: the 2.5% foreign transaction fee on purchases made in a foreign currency, and the 21.99% purchase interest rate, which makes this a Card to pay in full every month. Like all American Express Canada Cards, no minimum income is published for this Card, and you can see whether you would be approved before you apply, with no impact on your credit score.

Annual fee

Primary card$120
Additional card$0

Annual income required

Individual$0
Household$0

Conversion fees

2.5%

Earning rate

  • 5xMarriott Bonvoy hotels
  • 2xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$1,437
2nd Year Value$312

Travel insurance

Delayed BaggageUp to $500
Lost BaggageUp to $500
Flight DelayUp to $500
Hotel BurglaryUp to $500
Travel AccidentUp to $500,000

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded
Extended Warranty+1 years
Auto Rental Collision (primary)Up to $85,000 / 48 days

Our editorial integrity

Our reviews and rankings are based on an objective assessment. Advertisers do not influence our content. We may receive compensation through some links; our analysis and opinions remain independent.