Singapore is considered as one of the most modern city in the world but what most of you will find it hard to believe, is that until a few decades ago Singapore was a little known port with just a few colonial trappings to see. It came to limelight only after its independence in 1965. This small island nation has a great economic success story to tell.
The city inherited a large number of impressive, old government buildings and churches from its colonial era. These structures have been lovingly preserved and restored to their former glory and the area is now known as the heritage district.
This district boast of all types of hotels from the star rated to budget ones. Being centrally located this area is preferred by both businessmen who want to be near the central business zone and tourists who want to explore Singapore on foot. Visitors can safely check into any hotel. The hotels generally deliver the promise of their star ratings.
Top of the line luxury hotels of the district include the Intercontinental hotel, the Rendezvous hotel, Hotel Royal @ Queens and the Park Royal hotel. These hotels are strategically located, have superb restaurants and are committed to provide superior service to their guests.
One hotel which deserves a special mention here is the Raffles Hotel - the jewel in the crown of Singapore's hospitality Industry. This hotel named after the founder of Singapore, Sir Stamford Raffles, was declared a national monument in 1987, a hundred years after its opening in 1887. The hotel survived the hardships of the World War 2, when it was used by the Japanese as a transit camp for the prisoners of war. Indeed it would be difficult to find any other hotel in the world with such history. Today it is renowned and loved for its inimitable style and unsurpassed excellence in service and facilities.
Boutique Hotels of the district like the Naumi Hotel and the Albert Court Hotel are delightful expressions of east meets west. These hotels with Victorian flair and Straits (Chinese) accents combine the conveniences and amenities of a luxury hotel with personalized service of a boutique hotel for an all round experience.
Those who are looking for value for money hotels can opt for the 3 star hotels like the Golden Landmark hotel, Oxford or the Bayview hotel. These hotels in Singapore offer large, tastefully done rooms at affordable rates and are favorites among the business travelers.
The district also has number of budget hotels like the Bencoolen Hotel, Beach Hotel and the YWCA Fort Canning Lodge for the casual travelers. TheseSingapore hotels put forward a comfortably furnished accommodation and decent services at convenient locations.
Visitors wishing to explore Singapore cannot be more centrally located. Whichever hotel you may choose in the district, you are within a walking distance of the Orchard Road, Bugis Junction, Bras Basah road, Dhoby Ghaut and even Little India.
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