Orchard Road is the shopping and retail hub of Singapore that is regularly frequented by both locals and foreigners alike. The entire stretch of one way road is peppered with a large amount of shopping malls as well as restaurants, cafés, hotels and nightclubs.

Orchard Road has three MRT stations that are very important to locals who work in the area as well as for visitors traveling to Orchard Road. These stations are Orchard, Somerset and Dhoby Gaut. Visitors can also get to Orchard Road by bus or taxi.

In terms of shopping, Orchard Road does not disappoint. Visit Wisma Atria for a variety of international brands and designer boutiques or Paragon for top luxury brands such as Prada and Gucci. Wheelock Place features a giant Borders store, Marks and Spencers and a selection of restaurants. Some of the other malls you can expect to visit on Orchard Road are; ION Orchard, The Centrepoint, Delfi Orchard, DFS Galleria Scottswalk, Far East Plaza, Forum the Shopping Mall, International Building, Mandarin Gallery, Ngee Ann City, Paragon Shopping Centre and Orchard Central.

Besides shopping, Orchard Road also houses three museums which are the Singapore Art Museum, Battle Box and National Museum of Singapore which travellers can visit should they wish to take a break from shopping.

Shopping on Orchard Road will not disappoint those who undertake the task with its plentiful offerings and diverse selection. Whatever you're looking for, you're sure to find it here. Once you're done with shopping, no matter which part of Orchard Road you're in, there's sure to be a bar, restaurant or a hotel to occupy yourself with.

If shopping is the reason for your visit, then a Singapore hotel near Orchard Road like the Copthorne Orchid Hotel Singapore is an ideal choice.