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Singapore's Top 10 Hotels

by: Debbie Salcedo

 


 
Singapore’s popularity with tourists to Asia is growing faster and wider by the day.



 1. The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore (Price Range: US$283.51-$313.36)

Opened in 1996, the Ritz-Calton Millenia offers its visitors a choice of 608 sumptuous guest rooms including 19 one-bedroom Millenia suites, 3 two-bedroom Millenia suites and one magnificent Ritz-Carlton Suite. All guestrooms and bathrooms offer superb views of either the Marina Bay or Kallang Bay, and the city skyline. Each guest room features large, marble-tiled bathrooms, separate shower stalls, telephones in the bathrooms, walk-in wardrobes, room safes, multi-channel TV, a fully-stocked refreshment bar and telephones with multi-lingual voice mail.

The hotel’s excellent service which usually gets a five-star rating from hotel surveys includes 24-hour room and maid service, fax machines in every suite, babysitting and concierge services, limousine pick-up to and from the airport. There is also a gift shop, fitness center, florist, and a call-connection service, which routes calls to the guest’s mobile phone.

Guests may also avail of the hotel’s recreational facilities that has an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, and a fully-equipped Spa and Fitness Center with hot and cold plunge pools and exercise programs, specialized spa cuisine, and a sauna/steam room.



2. Holiday Inn Park View Singapore (Price range: US$120-200
)


Located centrally in the heart of Orchard Road, the main commercial, entertainment and shopping district of Singapore. The hotel is less than 30 minutes' drive from Singapore’s Changi International Airport and has easy access to and from any part of Singapore.

The stylishly designed accommodation comprises 311 rooms, including 28 elegantly appointed suites. For the discerning business traveler, the Executive Club floor provides upgraded services and amenities. The two leading restaurants, the award-winning Tandoor North Indian Restaurant and Window on the Park, serve a mouth-watering range of continental and Asian cuisine, and Clemenceau's Bar offers a wide selection of drinks in a stimulating atmosphere.

Recreation and relaxation facilities include a stunning rooftop swimming pool, a sauna and a well-equipped gym, where a satisfying workout session can be enjoyed.


3. Le Meridien Singapore (Price range:US$89-$150)



Part of a French hotel chain, Le Meridien Singapore is centrally located at the start of Orchard Road, within walking distance to the Istana and the Istana Park. It is also a short distance to the Museum District and Fort Canning Park and well connected to the commercial areas that are accessible under 15 minutes. The journey to the "Singapore Changi Airport takes about 25 minutes by cab.

All 407-guest rooms have been recently refurbished with comfortable duvets, high speed Internet access and a wide selection of cable channels. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, fitness club and business center - the hotel offers eleven conference halls, with a capacity for up to 800 persons, for meetings, seminars, workshops, product launches, gala dinners and dinner and dances. Public transport and train stations are all within walking distance.

All rooms can accommodate one extra bed. Guests can select a room of their choice from Deluxe rooms, Executive rooms, Club President, Deluxe suites and Jade suites.



4. Shangri-La Hotel (Price range: US$173-$418)

Shangri La Singapore is located approximately 16 miles from Changi International Airport and five miles from Boat Quay and Clarke Quay. The hotel is also five miles from Asian Civilizations Museum, Abrab Street, China Town, Little India, and Suntec City.

The Shangri-La Hotel Singapore enjoys an ideal location in the heart of the city. Each of the Shangri-La Hotel's 755 guest rooms and suites has been tastefully decorated and designed to offer maximum comfort, privacy and relaxation. The hotel offers two great options that are right next to the hotel - the Shangri-La Apartments -- 127 luxuriously-appointed serviced apartments or the Shangri-La Residences -- 55 Mediterranean-style private condominium units.

The Shangri-La Hotel offers comprehensive hotel facilities including superb event venues, a fitness center, a swimming pool and a spa. The five dining venues at the Shangri-La Hotel serve authentic Cantonese dishes and a variety of international fare.


5. Allson Hotel Singapore (Price range:US$62-$110)

Strategically located within the Central Business District, the Allson Hotel Singapore is within walking distance to the Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Center at Suntec City, the City Hall Mass Papid Transit Station, Raffles City Shopping Center, Bugis Junction and Village, Marina Square, the Singapore Art Museum and Civic Art Centre. From the hotel, there is also easy access to the Singapore Changi International Airport (only 20 minutes drive away), the Orchard Rode shopping belt, Little India and other places of interest.

The Allson Hotel Singapore's 450 guestrooms, suites and serviced apartments are furnished with rosewood and Connolly's leather furniture to ensure the comfort of their guests. With an impressive range of business, recreational, fitness and dining facilities, coupled with impeccable service, the Allson Hotel perfectly combines the traditional elements of Singapore's rich and vibrant cultures with the latest in hotel accommodation facilities. At the Allson Hotel guests will find a graceful fusion of excellent location and traditional hospitality.


6. Raffles Hotel (Price range:US$440-$925)

Declared a National Monument in 1987, the Hotel has grown from strength to strength. With its restoration and re-opening in 1991, Raffles Hotel today stands as a jewel in the crown of Singapore's hospitality industry, renowned and loved for its inimitable style and unsurpassed excellence in service and facilities.

Raffles Hotel now includes a shopping arcade, a museum, romantic courtyards and Victorian-style theatre Jubilee Hall, a popular venue for film screenings and performances. Nearby the Hotel you are able to find shopping malls, complexes, exhibition centers and some places of interest like The Cenotaph and the War Memorial Park.

Facilities include: Long Bar, Raffles Culinary Academy, Jubilee Hall theatre playhouse, Raffles Hotel Museum, bakery, billiard Room, 24-hour room valet, 24-hour concierge, airport limousine, 24-hour business center, 24-hour room service, 24-hour health club, swimming pool, pool bar, Sir Charles Florist, 70 specialty shops (5 operated by Raffles), 9 distinctive restaurants, 4 bars, Sugar Palm Club for children, extensive tropical gardens, indoor & outdoor function areas, and Braille menus available.


7. Conrad Centennial Singapore (Price range: US$138-$223)


The vibrant Conrad Centennial Singapore hotel, an award winning luxury business hotel, is brilliantly located in the heart of Singapore's liveliest and largest business, historical, cultural and shopping districts of Marina Bay, Millenia Walk and Suntec Singapore. The hotel also enjoys close proximity to Singapore's central business district and is a 20-minute drive from Singapore's Changi International Airport.

This is a 5-stars hotel, belonging to the Hilton Group. Located at Marina Bay, this hotel is just a stone throw away from the Central Business District and the main shopping hubs of Raffles City/Suntec City. Service is warm and professional, befitting a 5-stars hotel and the room is very spacious and comfortable. Each guest receives a free "Conrad" teddy bear as a souvenir.

The Conrad Centennial Singapore is a 31-storey hotel offering 509 exquisitely furnished guestrooms, including 25 suites, all with panoramic views of Singapore City and bay. Each of the hotel's guestrooms offers luxurious home comforts with excellent in-room amenities, combined with Conrad's unique brand of highly personalized service. For the convenience of the business traveler, the Conrad Centennial Singapore's guest rooms are equipped with three speakerphones with direct international dial, computer modem facilities and high-speed broadband Internet access.


8. Peninsula Excelsior Hotel (Price range: US$56-$219)

The Peninsula Excelsior Hotel has been conferred the Gold Standard Award for Best Practices in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome SARS prevention by the Singapore Tourism Board and the Standards, Productivity and Innovation Board, having fulfilled the stringent eight-point certification requirements set by the authorities. The hotel is one of the first in Singapore to be recognized and awarded for its proactive efforts in the effective prevention of SARS The Peninsula Excelsior Hotel is easily accessible from the financial, shopping and entertainment districts in Singapore.

Only 10 minutes away to the Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre (Suntec City) and the Marina District and only 5 minutes away by MRT to bustling Orchard Road, a shopper's paradise. Hotel is also right in the midst of the charm of Chinatown, the luscious Fort Canning, awe-inspiring temples, historic National Museum, Singapore River and other quaint, old and new surprises.



9. Fullerton Singapore (Price range: US$190-$313)


      
The Fullerton hotel is Singapore’s latest masterpiece of simplicity, comfort and elegance. Transformed from the Fullerton building which was built in 1928, its rich heritage, neo-classical architecture and strategic location make it an inspiration to all, in the heart of Singapore. The Fullerton is a 25-minute limousine ride from Changi International Airport, Singapore Expo is accessible by the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) or a 20 minutes drive from the hotel. It is 10 minutes from the Malayan Railway Station and 12 minutes from the Singapore Cruise Centre. Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre is only a 5 minutes walk from the hotel.

Fullerton Hotel Singapore design that is residential as it is functional, the stylish and chic accommodations exude a sense of warmth and comfort.
Views from the 400 rooms and suites at The Fullerton are unrivalled in Singapore. Rooms overlook the sunlit atrium courtyard, or have verandahs that open out to sweeping views of the city skyline, the river promenade or the bustling harbor.


10. Plaza Park Royal (Price range: US$76-$177)

Sitting resplendently at the corner of Coleman Street and Hill Street, the Grand Plaza Parkroyal is located right in the heart of the civic and arts district of Singapore. Close to the central business district, popular shopping areas and world class entertainment outlets, the hotel has a unique blend of historical grandeur and contemporary finesse.

Just 20 minutes from Singapore's Changi International Airport by taxi and within walking distance of Bugis MRT station means accessibility will never be a problem. Strategically located along the perimeters of Singapore's Central Business District and within close proximity to the Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Center, you will have your finger on Singapore's corporate pulse.
The hotel's complimentary shuttle services also operate regularly to the hub of the commercial centre and the major shopping and entertainment areas such as Bugis Junction, Marina Square and Suntec City malls.


Facilities include:

Swimming pool, 2 tennis courts, outdoor Jacuzzi, children’s slide pool, fitness center with 2 squash courts, gymnasium, aerobics/dance studio, spa center, sauna, steam rooms, massage & lounge, assistant manager on duty 24-hours, airport limousine, 24-hour concierge, 24-hour room service, housekeeping & laundry services, lobby shop, 5 boutiques, hairdressing salon, express check-out, private reception area, parking for 600 cars, valet parking, conference/banquet facilities, and 24-hour business centre.






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