Garden in a Hotel
Story: Garden in a Hotel
Episode: 13
Presenter: Trevor Cochrane
Air Date: 14 November 2026
Known as the 'Garden-in-a-Hotel', this remarkable destination combines innovative architecture, biophilic design and lush greenery to create a tropical oasis in the heart of Singapore.
- PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay features more than 2,400 trees, plants, shrubs and ground covers, representing over 60 varieties of flora.
- Its 1,400 square metres of interior greenery is showcased within a spectacular 21-storey atrium, designed by renowned architect John Portman.
- Natural light, open spaces and carefully selected plants create a seamless connection between architecture and nature, demonstrating the benefits of biophilic design.
- The hotel also features a 150-square-metre urban farm growing more than 60 varieties of herbs, fruits, vegetables and edible flowers.
- Freshly grown produce is used across the hotel's dining experiences, cocktails and spa treatments, embracing the garden-to-table philosophy.
- The hotel retained much of its original 1987 structure during its transformation, incorporating greenery and sustainability into its design.
- In 2024, it achieved three major sustainability certifications and was named Asia's Leading Green Hotel at the 2026 World Travel Awards.
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