By Bill Herrfeldt
Since Singapore has become one of the most prosperous countries on earth, it has become very popular among tourists. Its state-of-the-art subway connects the various parts of a city filled with skyscrapers. Its tropical climate and intriguing mixture of ethnic influences from China, Malay and India lead to some of the finest restaurants in the world. If you are planning a vacation or a business trip to Singapore, consider one of these three hotels that are known for their service yet are reasonably priced.
Shangri-La Hotel
With its 750 rooms and guest suites in three different areas, the Shangri-La Hotel has been rated as one of the premier hotels in the world. It is surrounded by more than 15 acres of magnificent gardens, laden with over 100,000 trees, plants and flowers. The hotel is also only a short walk from some of the best shopping available in Asia, and you will have your choice of restaurants and entertainment. Rooms by the night start at about $300.
Shangri-La Hotel
22 Orange Grove Road
258350, Singapore
011 (+65) 6737 3644
Pan Pacific Singapore Hotel
Stay at this hotel and you will see why it has received the designation of "the world's leading business hotel" by World Travel Awards. It has almost 800 guest rooms and suites, each of which offers a unique view of the harbor and the city of Singapore. When you are not sightseeing or shopping at the many Class A areas that dot the city, you can enjoy a quick game of tennis or a rub-down at the spa , both of which are available in the hotel. At dinnertime, you have your choice of several of the hotel's renowned restaurants that feature Cantonese, Japanese or dishes from around the world. A night at this hotel starts at about $230.
Pan Pacific Singapore Hotel
7 Raffles Boulevard
Marina Square, Singapore 039595
011 (+65) 6336 8111
Conrad Centennial Singapore
This hotel has 509 beautifully decorated guest rooms in its 31-story building, complete with a refrigerator in each. Besides having both an outdoor pool and a fitness center, the hotel has a business center and secretarial services if you need to correspond with the office back home. The hotel's restaurant is open for both breakfast and lunch, and you have a never-ending choice of restaurants from which to choose since the hotel is located in Marina Bay, one of Singapore's liveliest areas. Rooms at this hotel start at about $300 per night.
Conrad Centennial Singapore
Two Temasek Boulevard
Singapore, 038982
011 (+65) 6334 8888
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About the Author:
Bill Herrfeldt has written for national press outlets, magazines and countless websites for over five years. He specializes in finance, sports and the needs of retiring people. Herrfeldt has been published in the national edition of Erickson Tribune, the Washington Post and the Arizona Republic. He graduated from the University of Louisville with degrees in marketing and finance.
