Five Star Hotels Singapore
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While the climate and natural environment of the island of Singapore has its own special appeal it is perhaps the city aspects which are most well known. The fifth wealthiest country in the world per head of the population, Singapore's success in the world of commerce, trade and finance has been nothing short of remarkable and is down to the enduring relationship between eastern and western influences. The story of Singapore starts with its prime location, just south of the Malay peninsula and perfectly placed to benefit from ancient spice trade routes. A notable sea town for Chinese Junks, Arab dhows and Indian vessels to stop and ply their trade, it is not until colonial times when Singapore reaches its full potential as the far eastern centre of the British empire. Much of the early colonial success of Singapore is credited to one man, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who was charged with establishing Singapore's role in the expansion of the empire. His undoubted success in this is reflecting in many streets and place names which bear his name and a statue of the man himself overlooking the city he helped create. Although the work of the English gentleman Raffles was instrumental in creating modern Singapore he could scarcely have foreseen the extent of success the city would achieve. The central business district of Singapore is awash with striking post modern architecture, some of it housing the best five star hotels Singapore possesses. Other structures are tall office buildings and developments which present a bustling modern city in which business and finance are high priorities. Away from the central business district some traditional buildings remain, a few of which date back to colonial times, such as the Empress Place building and one of the most instantly recognizable buildings in the colonial style, the Fullerton Hotel. A seemingly incongruous mixture of styles, within its five star hotels Singapore expresses all the elegant colonial charm, the dynamic modern statements and ethnic Malay influences which together form this unique 'East meets West' hybrid of a city. That it all works together to great effect is a large part of Singapore's success. The need to do business night or day is a feature of most contemporary cities and within its five star hotels Singapore offers ample opportunities to do so. A fully equipped, dedicated 24 hour business centre is a feature of many five star hotels and this is especially true of those in the central business district and surrounding area, many designed in particular to meet the demands of international business clients. Hotel business centers will incorporate a range of facilities and services to conduct efficient business during any stay in Singapore. These may include fax, photocopying and printing equipment, workstations, PC and cell phone hire, and often also secretarial, translation and courier services. Many five star hotels Singapore has also have executive facilities, often with exclusive access to a club lounge, and boardrooms and meeting rooms equipped with state of the art conferencing, and presentation facilities. Executive guests may also benefit from express check in and checkout procedures. Business facilities also extend to the bedrooms and suites the five star hotels Singapore has. These may include internet connectivity, work desks, dual line direct dial telephones with voicemail, and an in-room safe large enough to store a laptop. Clearly business is important in Singapore but it is also just one facet of a fascinating city, island and culture and for both business and leisure visitors there is much to see and do. From the luxury of its five star hotels Singapore certainly has style and class and there are often many leisure facilities associated with the hotels themselves. Spa and wellness centers, and fully equipped fitness suites are common and in the larger hotel resorts, sports activities are often available too. Many of the contemporary five star hotels in the city will concentrate on meeting the demands of modern business and leisure travelers. While functionality with style is the key to their success, there are other five star hotels which have an altogether different approach. So called 'boutique hotels' are a concept which is finding favor throughout the world with a certain clientele who appreciate the individual character and unique ambience of a hotel as much as the facilities on offer. Singapore has its fair share of boutique hotels, often celebrating either colonial or ethnic Malay traditions. The most famous of these in a colonial style is the Fullerton Hotel and other notable examples are found throughout Singapore. Whether a modern masterpiece reaching for the sky, an extended luxury resort or a traditional style grand hotel, the five star hotels Singapore possesses will all offer superlative levels of luxury in both service and amenity. Bedrooms and suites will be furnished in the highest quality materials, luxury bathrooms will be spacious and well equipped and the latest technologies in audio and visual equipment will be evident. Five star hotels will also have excellent dining bar and lounge facilities. Whatever the city has, in its five star hotels Singapore certainly has style. |
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