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Holding the highest international titles for architecture, including the prestigious Prix Versailles, the Singaporean landmar
Holding the highest international titles for architecture, including the prestigious Prix Versailles, the Singaporean landmark redefines luxury hospitality through its visionary integration of nature and design.

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Pan Pacific Orchard Holds the Honour of World’s Most Beautiful Hotel, Setting New Global Standard for Luxury Hospitality and Design

SINGAPORE, 1 July 2025 – Pan Pacific Orchard holds the highest global honours for architecture and design, celebrated as the World's Most Beautiful Hotel by a panel of judges for the Prix Versailles. This esteemed recognition is held alongside the Best Tall Building award from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). These premier accolades affirm the hotel’s status as a global icon and celebrate its holistic approach to creating spaces that nurture the human experience.

This award-winning vision was brought to life by the acclaimed WOHA Architects, who were challenged by the visionary leadership of Dr. Wee Cho Yaw to redefine the concept of a 5-star hotel for the future. The hotel represents a paradigm shift in urban hospitality, integrating architectural innovation, environmental consciousness, and guest wellbeing into a singular, transformative experience.

At the core of the hotel’s design is a groundbreaking four-terrace concept, a vertical ecosystem of wellbeing in the heart of Singapore. The Forest, Beach, Garden, and Cloud terraces are carefully orchestrated environments that invite guests into a multi-sensory journey of restoration and discovery. Each terrace is meticulously conceptualised to reflect a distinct ecological microclimate of Singapore, from the dense, cooling environment of a tropical rainforest in the Forest Terrace to the aspirational urban skyline represented by the Cloud Terrace. The architectural design goes beyond visual appeal, incorporating principles of biophilic design that understand the human being's intrinsic connection to natural environments.

Sustainability is a profound and interconnected system at Pan Pacific Orchard. The hotel features over 14,000 square metres of greenery (three times its original footprint) that effectively creates a natural cooling system in the heart of the city. This commitment to regenerative design is demonstrated through innovative ecological systems, including 360 photovoltaic panels generating 23,000 kilowatt-hours of clean energy monthly and a sophisticated bio-digester that transforms food waste into cleaning water.

The 343 rooms are conceived as individual retreats, each meticulously designed to reflect and complement its terrace's unique environmental character. From the Beach Terrace's serene, sandy-toned spaces to the Cloud Terrace's ethereal white and gold rooms, every detail is curated to facilitate personal restoration. Even the culinary experience at the signature restaurant, Mosella, exemplifies this holistic approach, with a 10-metre tall dining space inspired by South-east Asian longhouse traditions.

Pan Pacific Orchard is not merely a hotel. It is a bold statement about the future of graceful luxury, an urban oasis where luxury, design, environmental consciousness, and personal wellbeing converge in harmonious, innovative balance.

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About Pan Pacific Orchard

Pan Pacific Orchard is an award-winning destination hotel, recognised with multiple accolades for its excellence in both design and hospitality. Designed by the acclaimed WOHA Architects, the hotel is located on Orchard Road and redefines the skyline with four themed open-air terraces—Forest, Beach, Garden, and Cloud—each offering a unique experience while promoting sustainable living through eco-friendly practices.

At the Forest Terrace, our signature restaurant, Mosella, offers a Mediterranean sharing concept with a modern twist. The Beach Terrace delivers a resort-like escape in the city, while the Garden Terrace features Florette, our luxurious cocktail bar. At the top, the Cloud Terrace houses Orchard’s highest pillarless ballroom, the Claymore Ballroom.

Operated by Pan Pacific Hotels Group, a member of UOL Group Limited, Pan Pacific Orchard showcases the group’s hallmark of sincere, graceful luxury and commitment to sustainability, making it an exceptional choice for discerning travellers.

For more information on Pan Pacific Orchard’s latest awards and accolades, please refer here.
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About Pan Pacific Hotels Group

Pan Pacific Hotels Group is a global hospitality company that owns and/or manages more than 50 hotels, resorts and serviced suites across three brands – “Pan Pacific”, PARKROYAL COLLECTION, and PARKROYAL – encompassing more than 30 cities across Asia Pacific, North America and Europe. Headquartered in Singapore, it is a member of Singapore-listed UOL Group Limited.

Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts delivers sincere and graceful service to every guest with a passion for excellence.

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Hotels and Resorts isdriven by our passion for life and sustainability.

PARKROYAL Hotels and Resorts is distinguished by its passion for people and places, immersing every guest into local and authentic cultures.

Visit www.panpacific.com.

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