In 2006-7, the local government let out many pieces of land, and encouraged property developers to develop more hotels in Singapore.
At that time, Singapore was facing an acute hotel rooms shortage, as such, it allowed many hotels in Singapore to raise the room rates.
In the past few months alone, many new Singapore hotels came aboard, bringing thousands of rooms to the market.
With the economic crunch where visitors rate dropped sharply, it also means a lot of Singapore hotels are facing low occupancy rates, it is reflected in the latest hotel room rates published.
There is a lot of good offers, cheap rates for Singapore hotels, regardless of the hotels’ location and class.
It is definitely a good time to visit Singapore.
21
Feb
Posted on 2009 under Hotels and accomodation |
Singapore is one of the fascinating city states in the world. How it has evolved into modern megalith is an engrossing historical fact. In the span of two centuries this island has transformed itself into an ultra modern city from few coastal colonies.
Historically Sir Stamford Raffles’s arrival to island, in the beginning of nineteenth century is the turning point that started the evolution of modern day Singapore. In the beginning there were only Malay inhabitants and no Singapore hotels on the island.
In the initial waves of immigrants were mostly from China. These Chinese immigrants were mostly traders and workers. Along with these waves of Chinese immigrants came the waves of immigrants from India. Those coming from India were also mostly businessmen and laborers.
In between migrants from Arab, Britain and European countries also came to settle in the island. Today all these migrants have evolved in to a harmonious mix of an identity known as Singaporean. He is proud owner of multitude of operations in Singapore including Singapore cheap hotels.
Take a look at any operation, be it shopping, food, fashion, building or business, you will find it as contemporary as anywhere in the world. All these operation are conducted in a professional manner which we may call western but underneath this western outlook you will find a unique mix of values.
This mix is blend of eastern and western values and unique to the place. Singapore hotels are no exception to this; on the surface you will find international services and amenities and underneath there is a feeling of homely comforts. All this sets them apart from the hotels of the rest of the world.
If you are visiting Asia, take a short break in Singapore, and discover its uniqueness, a cultural super mix city.
15
Nov
Posted on 2008 under Hotels and accomodation |
Singapore is an island cum a city cum a country. This small country in Malay Peninsula has developed considerably in the last two decades. The development along with the ambience of the city invited tourists all around the year. So if you are a tourist visiting Singapore one thing you would surely like to check is the availability of reservation at hotels in Singapore according to your budget.
You can choose either cheap hotels or luxury hotels depending upon your need. In case you are looking for cheap hotels, Fragrance Group of Hotels fits the bill. They have many hotels in Singapore, including Crystal, Emerald, Ruby and Pearl. They charge nearly 65 -70 SGD or a night stay. The charge also depends on the time when you are visiting Singapore. Hotel 81 group of hotels in Singapore is also a good choice if your budget is slightly on the lower side. The prices there for a night stay starts from 73 SGD onwards.
If money is not a problem for you, there are lots of four and five star hotels for you in Singapore. We can start the count with Raffles Hotel Singapore. This is a world class hotel with unparallel services and exemplary customer satisfaction. There are other hotels too. Goodwood Park Hotel, Raffles The Plaza, InterContinental Singapore, Swissotel The Stamford, Le Meridien Singapore can be your other choices. Services offered by these hotels are unimpeachable and perfect. It can be said that compared to the services offered these hotels charge very less.
9
Nov
Posted on 2008 under Hotels and accomodation |
Singapore, an island city country is one of the most developed and wealthiest countries of the world. If you are visiting Singapore one thing you must be worried of staying there, but there is nothing to worry about it as there are many hotels in Singapore satisfying any budget. You can choose any hotel in Singapore keeping in mind the services you need and also your affordability.
One of the most popular hotels in Singapore is The Marriot Hotel Singapore. This hotel is situated in the heart of the city. This hotel is the best as it provides hospitality for both the business class and the ones on holidays. The Marriot Hotel Singapore is a five-star hotel situated on Orchard Road which is in close proximity to the shopping, entertainment and business areas. The Marriot Hotel Singapore is situated 25 km from Changi International Airport.
The Marriot Hotel Singapore has 392 rooms which include 19 suites and 6 executive rooms which are provided with private lounge areas. Rooms are well furnished with a combination of new services along with conventional needs. The Marriot Hotel Singapore provides with great meeting facilities for corporate meetings and different business purposes.
Lightning and Acoustics also add a feather to The Marriot Hotel Singapore when it comes to meetings as conferences can be held conveniently. The hotel offers great cuisines which are prepared by master chefs. Gyms, spa, swimming pool are the other features of The Marriot Hotel Singapore which might tempt you to make it a temporary home when you are in Singapore.
5
Nov
Posted on 2008 under Hotels and accomodation |
Singapore, an island country, had developed very fast as a centre of tourist’s attractions. It is Asia’s one of he finest cities. The city remains crowded with the travelers almost throughout the year. So, anyone visiting Singapore must check the accommodation availability in the hotels in Singapore. Singapore’s people, history and cultural diversity are the reason for its popularity.
You can find both luxurious as well as cheap hotels in Singapore with an amazing customer satisfaction record. If you are staying at one of the luxury hotels in Singapore then you will enjoy the panoramic view of cityscape and harbor.
Some Singapore luxury hotels have grand ballrooms and meeting rooms and can host big business events and glamorous social occasions. Some have international restaurants and award winning chefs which has helped Singapore hotels to prepare world class cuisines. Multi-lingual staff facilities also make your stay in these hotels worthwhile.
Moreover, some Singapore luxury hotels have very good locations. Located in the centre of the city and surrounded with shopping malls gives you more entertainment. Some hotels are located very near to the Changi International Airport and have access to many of the Singapore’s attractions like Chinatown, Little India Esplanade and Clarke Quay.
4
Nov
Posted on 2008 under Hotels and accomodation |
Singapore is famous as tourist’s hub. The number of tourists visiting the country has increased a lot during the past years and this trend is going to continue. Singapore’s special attraction is its culture, spectacular places, galore of luxury hotels and exotic dining.
Singapore has got something for everyone i.e. both for the families and the business travelers. The hotels in Singapore are meant for everyone i.e. you can find hotels according to your requirements and financial condition.
Someone can say that you can tour Singapore in three days but to see all the charming places in Singapore, you have to stay for long. So, you have to choose a hotel in Singapore in such a manner so that your stay proves to be worthwhile. Singapore hotels offer you quality, comfort and great value for your money.
They offer you a wide range of selection of properties; budget, business, luxury, budget, breakfasts, beds and apartments accommodation. They are ideal both for business as well as for leisure travelers.
Besides, some hotels have renovated themselves to attract more tourists. When you will step inside some of these hotels in Singapore, you will feel complete luxury. Some Singapore hotels are famous for their amazing dining outlets, restaurants and bars. You will also find leisure facilities like tennis court, spa, gymnasium, swimming pools etc. which will never let you getting bored.
Moreover, online reservations to these hotels are also available and whenever you think of visiting Singapore, book your accommodation beforehand in any of these hotels.
30
Oct
Posted on 2008 under Hotels and accomodation |
Being one of the busiest places in the Malay Peninsula, Singapore attracts many visitors throughout the year. Various individuals visit Singapore due to different purposes, be it vacation, business trips or stay between their journeys to other places of the globe.
It is quite natural for a place like this, attracting so many people, to provide great accommodation facilities for its visitors. Hotels in Singapore would guarantee you the best quality of services and lifestyle, which you would be looking forward to, on your long trips or vacations.
The Singapore hotels are one of the best, considering the variety they have to offer, staring with cheap comfortable hotels to the grand luxurious ones. If you ever feel that you might not want to spend much on the accommodation, like most of the backpackers do, you might consider taking some of the cheap hotels in Singapore.
The cheap Singapore hotels are well known for their marvelous services, which make up for the shortcomings of the facilities that you might have wanted.
On the other hand, the ones that are a bit pricy would definitely provide you with various facilities and features that would be valued worth the money you are spending. These Singapore luxury hotels are located near some of the most craved tourist attractions, like that of the Art Museum of Singapore, the Botanical Garden and few others. Moreover, the lush lifestyle that you would be looking forward to at these Singapore hotels would consist of various recreational features, like gymnasiums and grand swimming pools.
On top of these, some of the hotels in Singapore also arrange for meeting rooms with electronic gadgets to aid in the purpose of business meetings.
27
Oct
Posted on 2008 under Hotels and accomodation |
Singapore the city of fun and festivity is house to many beautiful and enchanting temples. Visitors do enjoy the eating and shopping in the island but a visit to the temples of the city allows them to peep in the culture and traditions of the people of the Singapore.
Singapore hotels are always there to help you explore these treasure troves of the island. All the hotels in Singapore promise you comfortable stay and they will arrange for you comfortable taxi as and when needed by you.
Take a taxi to visit the one of the luminous temples in the island, the temple of 1000 lights. The temple is also known as the Sakys Muni Buddha Gaya temple of Singapore. Dedicated to the full life cycle of the Buddha, that is birth, growth and maha parinirvana or demise of the body of the Buddha, temple stand testimony of the artistic skills of the artist of the Singapore.
These various phases of the life of the great soul are represented as murals on the walls of the temple. Abundance of lights hanging from the walls of the temple is reflected in the name of the temple. In the evening all the lights are lit up and what a scene it is to watch the illuminated temple?
Main statue of the Buddha is 15 meter high and is located at the entrance of the temple. The statue is completely covered by the gold leaf and serenity of the statue touches your heart deep down and relaxes you. I assure you that you will not need any massage in the spa of your hotel in Singapore to relax your body and mind, just a heartfelt look at the statue of the Buddha will do wonders for you. Just take a look!
21
Oct
Posted on 2008 under Hotels and accomodation |
Singapore as emerged as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Location and climate of the place make it possible for the visitors to visit the island at any time of the year. Ideal climate coupled with natural beauty, long coast lines and abundance of unique heritage sites acts as major tourist attractions to tourists from across the world. Tourists can always find a hotel in Singapore for easy access to the place of attraction one is interested in.
Tourists from around the world regard the island state as the most prosperous country on the earth. Tourists keep visiting the place again and again and always get pleasant surprises in form or the other. Singapore is located in the south East Asia and reflects one of the unique mixes of various ethnicities.
Predominant among these ethnic groups are Chinese, Indian, Malaya, Muslims and Europeans. Each of these ethnic groups has contributed to the culture and traditions of the island. This intermixing of traditions has resulted in the unique identity that is known in the world as culture and traditions of Singapore.
This phenomenon of intermixing of the traditions of the migrant settlers is not new or unique to Singapore. But Singapore has managed to blend these different ethnic groups in a national entity and at the same time could help them maintain their individual identity.
Tourists can enjoy various cultural and traditional attractions of different ethnic groups in certain pockets of the island. For an example for Chinese attractions one can visit China town whereas for Indian cuisine tourist can visit The Little India. If one wants to enjoy Chinese hospitality one can find Singapore hotels in China town. If you want to be treated in Indian styles then look for a Singapore hotel in the little India.
19
Oct
Posted on 2008 under Hotels and accomodation |
Tourist enjoy being in Singapore. Shopping and eating is never a problem in Singapore. People of Singapore enjoy eating and shopping and so do the visitors to the place. Singapore cheap hotels offer great accommodation at affordable prices. If you are lucky you may be able to get some package from these hotels which they offer from time to time to attract tourist to their hotel.
Singapore is a small place but it offers a lot to its visitors. Lush green gardens and forest, beautiful beaches along the long coast line and abundant opportunities for fun and festivity offer innumerable opportunities to visitor of the place.
If you like films than you can think of combining your visit with timing of the Singapore International film festival. The Singapore film festival was organized for the first time in 1987 and since then it has been an annual event.
In the course of the festival around 300 films are screened from more than 40 countries. During the festival visitors can participate in numerous workshops, exhibitions and seminars. These events cover wide range of interesting topics related to film industry.
The film festival anywhere in the world is the best place to watch the award winning films in a gala atmosphere. Singapore film festival is no exception to this. Superb cinema halls of the island provide best fusion of efficient management with the latest technology.
Visitors can enjoy this highly prestigious event during their visit to the island. And do not forget to look for special promotional packages for Singapore hotels. During the festival some of the hotels in Singapore offer promotional packages, you can use web services to check these packages online.