National Day Parade (NDP) is an annual event to celebrate Singapore’s National Day. Even though the actual NDP takes place on 9 August, there are various rehearsal and preview sessions where you can watch the NDP fireworks.
This year’s NDP will be held at Padang. The schedule of National Day Parade is as follow:
- Saturday, 10 June 2023 (Rehearsal)
- Saturday, 17 June 2023 (Rehearsal)
- Saturday, 24 June 2023 (Rehearsal)
- Saturday, 22 July 2023 (Preview)
- Saturday, 29 July 2023 (Preview)
- Wednesday, 9 August 2023 (Actual Day)
The main fireworks will go off at Marina Bay at around 8pm. It will take place during the above 6 sessions.
In addition, there will also be small-scale fireworks at 5 Heartlands locations, which will go off only on 9 August, at around 8pm.
The most comfortable way to watch NDP fireworks live is definitely from the comfort of a hotel room. You don’t need to squeeze with many people who are watching from the ground, and you don’t need to commute! Excited? Me too! Let’s start!
PS: Don’t just focus on the hotels nearest to the Padang, because those are quite overpriced for NDP period. In my opinion, there are some hotels that are further away which offer wayyy better value (such as hotel #6 and #7).
Not intending to stay in hotel? Read my guide on best places to watch NDP Fireworks 2023.
1. Marina Bay Sands
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Marina Bay Sands needs no further introduction. It’s one of the most iconic hotels in Singapore with its infinity pool and the majestic Skypark that connects all of the 3 towers at the roof.
Located at the heart of Marina Bay, the Marina Bay Sands is probably the best hotel to watch NDP fireworks because it’s the closest hotel to the Marina Bay where the fireworks go off, and it has an unobstructed view of half of Padang which is NDP’s venue of this year.
The rooms at MBS have either a garden/harbour view or city/sky view. Choose the city/sky view to get unobstructed view of the fireworks.
Marina Bay Sands
Best room to see fireworks: Any room with City view or Sky View
Estimated price per night: S$1,032/night for Deluxe Twin Room with City View
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2. The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia
Located right at the north of Marina Bay, the Ritz-Carlton Millenia is a great hotel where you can get unobstructed fireworks view.
The rooms at Ritz-Carlton have either Kallang View or Marina Bay View. The rooms that give unobstructed fireworks view are those with the Marina Bay View.
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia
Best room to see fireworks: Any room with Marina Bay View
Estimated price per night: S$891/night for Deluxe Marina Room with Marina Bay View on 22 Jul 2023; S$1,105 for 29 Jul 2023; S$1,176 for 9 Aug 2023
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3. The Fullerton Bay Hotel
The Fullerton Bay Hotel may not be a high-rise hotel, but because of its prime location right at Marina Bay, you can enjoy full and unobstructed view of the NDP fireworks. Since it’s a small hotel, rooms are really limited, so you want to book as early as possible.
The rooms at Fullerton Bay Hotel have 2 views: City View and Bay View. You want to choose Bay View for unobstructed view of the Marina Bay area and the NDP fireworks.
Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore
Best room to see fireworks: Any room with Bay View
Estimated price per night: S$1,533/night for Bay View Room on 22 Jul 2023; S$1,889 for 29 Jul 2023; sold out for 9 Aug 2023
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4. The Fullerton Hotel
The Fullerton Hotel is a historical building turned into a luxurious hotel. Located at the intersection of Singapore River and Marina Bay, The Fullerton Hotel is just a few steps away from the iconic Merlion statue. I’ve stayed in Fullerton before and I truly enjoyed my experience (you can read my review here).
There are 3 views at The Fullerton Hotel, namely Atrium View, Pool/River View and Bay View. You want to choose Bay View to get a good view of the NDP fireworks.
Fullerton Hotel Singapore
Best room to see fireworks: Any room with Bay View
Estimated price per night: S$1,022/night for Marina Bay View Room on 22 Jul 2023; S$1,140 for 29 Jul 2023; S$2,495 for 9 Aug 2023
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5. PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay is one of the newest hotel around Marina Bay area. Opened in 2020 after an extensive renovation and rebrand, the hotel is 21-storey tall and has over 500 rooms. It is located just across the road from The Esplanade.
To get a view of the NDP fireworks, you want to choose the room that has “Marina Bay Room” in the room’s name. These rooms are facing the Floating Platform and Marina Bay Sands, hence you’ll get direct view of the fireworks. However, do note that some of these rooms may be partially obstructed by Marina Square and Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay
Best room to see fireworks: Signature Marina Bay Room, COLLECTION Club Marina Bay Room, Signature Marina Bay Suite
Estimated price per night: S$787 for Signature Marina Bay King or Twin for 22 Jul 2023; S$918 for 29 Jul 2023; S$900 for COLLECTION Club Room which doesn’t have Marina Bay View but allows you free admission to COLLECTION Club Lounge at Level 5 where you can get a view of Marina Bay
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6. Pan Pacific Singapore
Pan Pacific Singapore is a 5-star hotel with a decent view of Singapore city skyline. The rooms at Pan Pacific Singapore have 3 views. The first city view faces Suntec Convention Centre and National Library. The second city view faces Millenia Walk and Golden Mile.
You want the third one, the Harbour View, which is facing Esplanade and Boat Quay. Even though the Harbor View does not directly face Marina Bay, you can still have a glimpse of Marina Bay. Do note that some rooms may be partially blocked by Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
I recommend that you consider ANY Pacific Club Rooms which grants you access to Pacific Club Lounge at Level 38. The Pacific Club Lounge offers 360-degree views of Marina Bay, the South China Sea and the city.
Pan Pacific Singapore
Best room to see fireworks: Harbor Studio, Pacific Club Harbor Room, Pacific Club Harbor Studio, or Harbour Suite.
Estimated price per night: S$1,289/night on 22 Jul 2023 for Pacific Club Room, S$1,289/night on 29 Jul 2023; S$1,217/night on 9 Aug 2023
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7. Swissotel The Stamford
Swissotel The Stamford may be the furthest hotel from Marina Bay in this list, but it is the tallest hotel in Singapore and there isn’t any skyscrapers between Swissotel and Marina Bay. That means, you can get unobstructed view of the fireworks if your room faces the Marina Bay.
Swissotel The Stamford also has unobstructed view of Padang because it is located right across the traffic junction from Padang, the venue of NDP.
Because the shape of Swissotel The Stamford is round, every room has a slightly different view. You want to choose the room with Harbour View to be able to see Marina Bay.
You can also consider ANY Executive Room which gives you access to Executive Lounge. The Executive Lounge is located at Level 65 and offers a 360-degree unobstructed view of Marina Bay, Boat Quay, Chinatown, Fort Canning, Orchard Road, Bugis, Little India, Kampong Glam, Singapore Sports Hub, Tanjong Rhu and Gardens by the Bay.
Swissotel The Stamford
Best room to see fireworks: Swiss Harbour View, Premier Harbour View Room, Swiss Executive Harbour View Room, Skyline Suite (with Harbour View)
Estimated price per night: S$908/night on 22 Jul 2023 for Premier Harbour View Room; S$908/night on 29 Jul 2023; S$1,995/night on 9 Aug 2023 for Premier Harbour View Room
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8. Mandarin Oriental Singapore [CURRENTLY UNDER RENOVATION]
Also located across at the north of Marina Bay is the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. There are 3 views at Mandarin Oriental Singapore: City View, Ocean View and Marina Bay View. You want to choose Marina Bay View to get a good view of the fireworks.
Unfortunately, Mandarin Oriental Hotel is under renovation from March 2023 until August 2023. You can consider this hotel for the New Year’s Eve fireworks!
Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Best room to see fireworks: Any room with Marina Bay View
Estimated price per night: S$867/night for Marina Bay View Room
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