SINGAPORE

Hotels:

Singapore has a wealth of international and world class properties, both at the luxury end and the mid-range. We have broken down the listings into the main areas they are located in.

Probably one of Singapore's most famous landmarks is the Raffles Hotel, a colonial style property named after Singapore's founder Sir Stamford Raffles. The hotel was founded by the four Armenian Sarkies Brothers (Martin, Tigran, Aviet, and Arshak Sarkies). They opened the 10-room colonial bungalow at Beach Road and Bras Basah Road on December 1, 1887. The original location was by the seaside, although continued reclamation means that the site is presently some 500 metres away from the shore.

The hotel survived World War II despite the hardships Singapore faced and the use of the hotel at the end of the war as a transit camp for prisoners of war. In 1987 the government declared the hotel a National Monument.

Now managed by Raffles International, it is known for its luxurious accommodation and superb restaurants. The hotel houses a tropical garden courtyard, museum, and Victorian-style theatre.

Riverside/Marina Bay:

5 Star: