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What makes Singapore such an amazing place to visit? Not only is it a major financial and economic hub in South-East Asia, it's also culturally, and visually the most stunning.
Since the independence of the Republic of Singapore in 1965, it has been experiencing an economic boom and has gone from strength to strength. With this investment in industry, commerce, and finance, the standard of living in Singapore has reached an all time high, which is reflected in the standard of it's five star luxury hotels. Per capita, Singapore is the fifth wealthiest country in the world, and it knows how to put this statistic into action.
This is a wealthy country, and you get a taste of it's grandeur as soon as you step off the plane at Changi Airport, which is big, airy, welcoming and extremely well organised for easy communication. With a movie theatre, free Internet access, a swimming pool and a Jacuzzi even in the airport, you may get side tracked, and want to stay there.
Take a limousine from Changi Airport into Singapore, and you will be treated to some superb sights, as you speed along in elegance and luxury. Travel at night into the city centre and the effect is even more stunning, with the skyline lit up in colour against the velvety sky.
Travel in and around Singapore is very quick and easy. Singapore is divided into districts. The centre of Singapore is known as CBD or the Central Banking District, and is based around Orchard Road, China Town and the Riverside. This is the most densely packed area of the city, which is itself the second most populous country in the world, after Monaco. Singapore River runs through this district, and it is also here that Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles, the founder of Singapore, placed his colony. You will find many historic features, such as Raffles statue and the Merlion, and buildings including City hall, and Raffles Place.
Riverside is where you will find a wealth of 5 star Singapore hotels, all at the historic and financial centre of this incredible city. Notably the most famous is the Raffles Hotel, which is an icon of luxury and elegance in Singapore. Built in a grand colonial style, it's elegant bar was the birthplace of the Singapore Sling, and it's billiard room was were Singapore's last tiger was shot. The service goes above and beyond anything you have previously experienced, with an attention to detail, and level of service you would normally expect to see reserved only for royalty. There are reputedly more staff than guests in this fine hotel, which remains the most expensive in the whole of Singapore, and for good reason.
The Fullerton Hotel is the next best thing to the Raffles, and you will find utter luxury behind its doors too. Once the central Post Office, it has been refurbished to extremely exacting standards. The Hotel faces the Merlion on the south side of the river, and has a spectacular swimming pool on the third floor, which is noted as having the best views in town.
The Gallery Hotel is very modern, and very distinctive, with an individual approach to sheer luxury. It has a spectacular one-of-a-kind cantilevered pool that has a glass wall so you can watch the swimmers as if they were in a fish tank. The outside of the hotel is very distinctive, especially at night, when it looks like a Mondrian work of art. It is modern 5 star Singapore style with every stylish modern convenience.
In the central area of the city you can also choose from the Conrad Centennial, The Pan Pacific Singapore, The Stamford, The Grand Copthorn, The Novotel Clarke Quay, and the Swissotel Merchant Court. 5 star Singapore hotels have a lot to offer, and these are but a small selection of the luxurous 5 star hotels that await you in Singapore.
It goes without saying that you will find all 5 star Singapore hotels, no matter which you choose, have a standard of excellence, which hits the stratosphere. Each one has its own individual style and charm, but each has an impeccable reputation for service and splendor. Twenty-four hour concierge is the norm, as are twenty-four hour business suites and conference rooms. Naturally you will find everything you need to conduct business from your hotel, with free fast internet connection, you will feel as comfortable as if you were in your own office.
Spa facilities are superb, and are the ultimate in relaxing personal care. Relaxation is essential, no matter whether you are on business or staying for pleasure. Enjoy a luxury manicure, pedicure or massage to sooth away the pressures of the day. The fine dinning in the 5 star Singapore restaurants is to the highest standard anywhere in the world, and they have cellars with fine wines from around the world to match.
What makes 5 star Singapore hotels such an amazing place to stay? Simply, there's non finer.
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