There are many very nice four star hotels in Singapore that could be passed off as five stars ones. The definition of four star to five star hotels are not exactly clearly drawn, as such, you can probably find five star standards at a four star Singapore hotel. Although there is a surge in hotel rates for most Singapore hotels, there are still many that offer the same level of accommodation and services at great prices.

One such hotel would be The Fullerton Hotel Singapore. With the historical building structure, and its close proximity to the Marina Bay area, on top of being just within the Central Financial District, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore is a very popular choice amongst business travelers to Singapore. It is also only about 10 to 15 minutes away from Orchard Road, and less than 10 minutes from the Marina Bay Sands by foot, making it a great location for the leisure visitors as well.

With over 400 hotel rooms of different types like the Courtyard rooms, Heritage rooms, Quay rooms and the Straits Club rooms, the hotel provides its customers with different options for their vacation. From some of the rooms, you can get panoramic views of the quay area. Within the hotel one can also find some excellent restaurants, where you can enjoy your food together with the city skyline.

Another interesting four stars Singapore hotel would be The Scarlet Hotel. This recently completed hotel which was restored from several pre-war shop houses is at Erskine Road, which is part of the conservation shop houses around the Tanjong Pagar area. Despite being small in physical size, the hotel is still able to offer facilities like the swimming pool and the gym. One should check out the restaurant within the hotel which serves excellent food on top of providing you great dining atmosphere.

The hotel is within walking distance to the Central Financial District and also Chinatown heritage area. There are many eateries around the hotel which you should not miss, not to mention cafes, bistros, pubs and more. While you are there, you should visit the Maxwell Road Food Centre which offers great local delights at very affordable prices. Orchard Road, Singapore’s famous shopping belt is all but less than 15 minutes away.

Hotel Grand Pacific is another four star hotel which you can consider for your stay in Singapore. This hotel has been recently refurbished and upgraded. Now offering 450 hotel rooms, you choose the hotel possibly because of its excellent location as it is minutes away from the Central Business District and Orchard Road shopping belt. Within walking distance to the hotel are museums, Bugis Junction shopping mall, Bugis Village, Chimjes and many more. There are many places for local food as well, all within walking distance from the hotel, making it the choice of both business and leisure travelers.

Singapore is one of the most popular tourist attractions around the world. Every year, many tourists come to Singapore for holidays. There are many factors that make Singapore one of the best tourist attractions, and one factor is that Singapore is a shopping paradise. Now let me share with you 5 major shopping destinations you must visit when you come to Singapore:

1. Sim Lim Square. If you love gadget, Sim Lim Square is one place you cannot afford to miss. Sim Lim is the gadget hub in Singapore. You can find all sorts of electronic goods and IT accessories and tourists can enjoy tax free shopping there.

2. Orchard Road. Orchard Road is the most famous shopping destination in Singapore. Almost every tourist who comes to Singapore visit Orchard Road. Major shopping centers such as Takashimaya, Paragon, Tangs and Wisma Atria are located there. If you are into branded goods such as LV, Gucci, Zara and Guess, Orchard Road is the right place for you.

3. Vivo City. Vivo City is the largest shopping center in Singapore. It is located at Habour Front and is very near Sentosa. Sentosa is an offshore island that is famous for its beach and sight-seeing. Shopping at Vivo is a great idea because after a day of shopping, you can take a cable car to Sentosa and enjoy the nice night scenery with your love ones.

4. Bugis Street. If you are into trendy street wear, Bugis Street is the right place for you. One thing to note when you are shopping at Bugis Street is that you should not take the first offer as the final offer. Some unethical sellers will purposely increase the price of their goods when they are selling to tourists. So always remember to negotiate.

5. Chinatown. Chinatown is famous for its food, shopping and culture. You can find lots of nice Chinese restaurants with delicious Chinese cuisines. There are also a lot of stores and shops for you to shop too.