Singapore Four Star Hotels
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Singapore's history as a country and city has been forever tied to its prized location. Situated at the southern tip of the Malaysian Peninsula, Singapore developed as an enviable port for trade in the South China Seas. A historically important trade route for the Indians and Chinese, their influence is still evident within the Little India and Chinatown districts of the city and Malaysian influences are of course continuous throughout the country. While these nations enjoyed centuries of trade it is the British to which modern Singapore owes much of its current status as the premier business and financial hub of South East Asia. Entrusted with creating a halfway trading post for the expansion of the British Empire, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles could scarcely have foreseen the extent to which the city would grow and gain such an important standing in the world. Much of the success of Singapore is undoubtedly down to its rich and diverse cultural history in which hospitality has played a major role. From providing lodgings for centuries of traders, Singapore continues the tradition of offering excellent accommodation options for contemporary business and leisure travellers. While in recent times Singapore has had its fair share of accommodation options at both ends of the spectrum, from backpackers hostels to the finest five star luxury hotels, Singapore four star hotels offer not a compromise but an ideal option for any length of stay in the city and country. Whereas five star hotels are predominantly found in the business districts and resorts of Singapore, four star hotels are situated throughout the islands, perfectly placed for the comprehensive range of attractions on offer. The star system for hotels can also be misleading. While a five star rating conjures up images of consummate luxury, the rating is intended to portray the services and facilities on offer rather than the design or appeal of the hotel itself. Many five star hotels in Singapore are indeed luxurious but no more so than many equivalent four star alternatives. The levels of personal service and standard of available facilities will be comparable too. Guests staying at the Singapore four star hotels should certainly expect high levels of luxury. Air conditioning, and 24 hour room and concierge services will come as standard as will a raft of luxury features within each guest room and suite. These may include state of the art television and audio systems, internet connectivity, spacious well equipped bathrooms, and high quality soft furnishings. The concierge services will be on hand for all the information and services to allow guests to make the most from their stay. Singapore is a city in which business is hugely important. As a result many hotels in the city are specifically tailored for the needs of business guests. The Singapore four star hotels in particular are mindful of the demand for round the clock business facilities and many will have a full range of services and features which may include executive floors and suites, complete with meeting rooms and work desks, internet connectivity and also often fax, copying and printing services. Rooms and suites will generally have direct dial telephones, often with speakerphone and other functions. A certain type of Singapore four star hotel excels in areas the larger five star resorts and luxury hotels can't and these are the boutique hotels, many of which have a four star status. Boutique hotels rely on character style, and originality, often housed in wonderful buildings, and offer a level of personal service which is unmatched by the top hotels in the world. A certain clientele who prefer the personal touch and effortless style over a full complement of hotel amenities and facilities choose boutique hotels in Singapore. While boutique hotels in Singapore will often occupy the very best of the city architecture, the eclectic mix of buildings in the city means every taste is catered for, from colonial style properties to the sleek modernist buildings which dominate the business and financial districts. Whichever the style of the hotel in Singapore, there will always be those classic South East Asian touches as a reminder of the rich cultural history and diversity of the country. The facilities to be expected within a four star hotel may include a swimming pool and other leisure options but they will certainly incorporate and excellent dining facility in which guests can enjoy local favourites in addition to some world cuisine options. There will also likely be lounge and recreational space in which to enjoy a drink in stylish and well presented surrounds. The Singapore four star hotels may also offer access to other leisure and recreational facilities nearby. Singapore is often regarded as a place in which east meets west and which celebrates the best of both. This is certainly true within Singapore four star hotels where all modern conveniences are offered, often in a cosmopolitan style, but always infused with remarkable Singapore hospitality. |
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