Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel, Cotai Central

If you are looking for a hotel in Macau, check this hotel out. Located in Cotai, Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel, Cotai Central is on the Strip and minutes from Sands Cotai Central and The Grand Canal Shoppes. This 4.5-star hotel is close to University of Macau and Macau Tower.

Make yourself at home in one of the 4001 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while iPod docking stations and cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Before a night out at the casino, the 3 outdoor swimming pools are a perfect way to relax and recharge. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting / childcare (surcharge). The complimentary shuttle will take you to the nearby casino or shopping center.

Enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/café. From your room, you can also access 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from a bar/lounge or one of the 2 poolside bars. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and limo/town car service. Planning an event in Cotai? This hotel has 267827 square feet (24891 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary at scheduled times, and a ferry terminal shuttle is also provided at no charge.

Highlights

• 4.5 Star Hotel in Cotai, Macao
• Near The Grand Canal Shoppes
• 1 floor building with 1 rooms

Best hotel rooftop pools in Singapore

Singapore is hot and humid and it is important that the hotel you are staying has a nice pool. After a long and hot day, it is quite a necessity to just throw yourself into the pool and forget everything for a while. And since it is always summer in Singapore, a nice rooftop pool in a hotel is a big plus.

A nice rooftop pool offers a great experience for visitors of Singapore as well as the residents on staycation. In this post, we have listed the best hotel rooftop pools in Singapore.

Marina Bay Sands Singapore - SkyPark Infinity Pool
This is not only Singapore's but also one of the world's most stunning and beautiful rooftop pool. Located 200 meters above the ground on the futuristic SkyPark of Marina Bay Sands Hotel, the rooftop infinity pool offers once in a lifetime experience. The view from the pool is stunning and if you go early before the crowds of this largest hotel in Singapore jumps into the pool, it is quite an enjoyable pool on its own.

Marina Bay Sands Hotel SkyPark offers one of the best rooftop infinity pools in the world.

The Fullerton Bay Hotel - Rooftop Pool
The Fullerton Bay hotel's rooftop pool on the 5th floor offers a splendid view of Singapore’s Marina Bay and with the large open space around the hotel, it feels like you are swimming in a very big lake rather than a pool.

The Fullerton Bay Hotel - Rooftop Pool

The Westin Singapore
Occupying levels 32 to 46 of Asia Square Tower Two at Marina View, The Westin Singapore offers a gorgeous infinity pool to its guests with an unobstructed view of the south coast of Singapore.

The Westin Singapore pool

Naumi Hotel Singapore - Rooftop Infinity Pool
Naumi Hotel Singapore is one of the best located luxury boutique hotel in Singapore and also offers one of the best rooftop pools in the city. Right next to City Hall MRT Station and very closed to Singapore Central Business Distict, Suntec City, Bugis and Orchard Road, the hotel offers a very nice stay. The hotel building is not very tall but the rooftop infinity pool offers a fantastic view and a great hideout for its guests.

Naumi Hotel rooftop infinity pool view

Sofitel So Singapore Rooftop Pool
Located in the heart of Singapore Central Business District, Sofitel So Singapore is a luxury boutique hotel which offers a fantastic location with Sofitel So luxury. The heritage building it occupies is quite stunning but the rooftop pool in the middle of skyscrapers offers a very unique experience, especially in the night when the lights on the tall buildings are on. The hotel also has a nice rooftop pool bar to enjoy.

Rooftop pool of Sofitel So Singapore

PARKROYAL on Pickering Hotel

The stunning pool of 5-Star PARKROYAL on Pickering Hotel does not qualify as a rooftop pool but still its high floor location and fantastic view made us put it in our list. The outdoor infinity pool offers a relaxing atmosphere and a great escape from the busy city center, in the middle of the city center.

PARKROYAL on Pickering Hotel outdoor infinity pool

Village Hotel Changi

Ideal place to escape from the busy center of Singapore, Village Hotel Changi offers a great staycation alternative and a very nice hotel for those who would like to stay in the East near Singapore Changi Airport. The hotel has a very nice pool located on level 8, which comes with breathtaking views of planes making their final approach into Changi International Airport.

Village Hotel Changi pool

Oasia Hotel Singapore

Oasia Hotel Singapore in Balestier has an utterly convenient underpass leading to Novena MRT station. The stylish 4-star hotel is just a stroll away from the well-know shopping Orchard Road.

Hotel's high-floor pool is just amazing with great view and a perfect secluded retreat from the hussle and bustle of Singapore city.

Oasia Hotel Singapore Pool

Sofitel So Singapore luxury boutique hotel

In terms of location, no other luxury hotel in Singapore can beat Sofitel So Singapore, Located in the middle of Singapore Central Business District right next to historic Lau Pa Sat Food Center, Sofitel So Singapore offers on foot access to most of the CBD buildings and businesses. This brand new hotel occupies an iconic building with neo-classical façade. You can easily walk to Raffles Place, Raffles Place MRT station, Singapore Chinatown, Tanjong Pagar MRT Station, Marina Bay Sands and Marina Bay Business Center from the hotel. Since it is minutes away from the Singapore attractions, landmarks as well as business core, it appeals both to business and leisure travelers.

Sofitel So Singapore is a luxury boutique hotel. The Sofitel So brand is built upon luxury hotel brand Sofitel and the hotels in the chain are designed by internationally renowed designers from the world's art of  fashion. Sofitel So Singapore, the third hotel in this rapidly growing label’s portfolio, will have its emblem created by the famous fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.. Kenzo Takada was the artistic director at Sofitel So Mauritius, while Mr Christian Lacroix put his signature on Sofitel So Bangkok in Thailand.  Sofitel So addresses that will join the ranks between now and 2015 are: Sofitel So Mumbai, Sofitel So Rio and Sofitel So Sydney.

This luxury boutique Singapore hotel offers large rooms with comfortable beds and luxury amenities. The historic building is completely restored to host a modern, luxury, business oriented hotel and its brand new air (the hotel has just started accepting guests in 2013) is well blended into the neighboring skyscrapers and Manhattan like atmosphere of Singapore CBD.

Sofitel So Singapore's rooftop pool is fantastic. After a hot and humid Singapore day, you can just throw yourself into the cool waters of the pool and later also enjoy some cocktails in the rooftop bar.

Newly opened Sofitel So Singapore offers one of the best locations in Singapore.

Hi So Pool Bar is the hotel's sexy and trendy rooftop bar and takes socialites out of the city's conventions for spirited after-work and week-end parties.

Sofitel So Singapore offers one of the best hotel rooftop pools in Singapore

Sofitel So Singapore is located at  35 Robinson Road, Marina Bay, 068876 Singapore. For more information as well as a detailed room price comparison list from major hotel booking sites, visit Sofitel So Singapore page.

Top 10 Hotels to Visit in the World in 2014

HotelsCombined, a leading hotel price comparison search engine, has searched the globe to bring you the most inspiring, serene and amazing hotels from around the world.  Below are the top 10 hotels to visit in 2014 according to HotelsCombined.com.

Conrad Maldives – Rangali, Maldives

Set in the Indian Ocean and spanning across two islands, Conrad Maldives is home to whale sharks, mantra rays, dolphins, turtles and a vibrant coral reef. Accessible by only seaplane, this luxurious resort is also the location of the world’s very first undersea restaurant.

Burj Al Arab – Dubai, UAE

Often referred to as a 7-star hotel, the Burj Al Arab in Dubai has become an icon to the city. Perched on it’s own man-made island, the structure of the hotel is designed to mimic the sail of a ship. For guests looking to arrive in style, there’s a helicopter pad 212 metres from the ground, attached to the upper floors.

Sri Panwa – Phuket Thailand

Located on the South-Eastern tip of Phuket, Sri Panwa sits metres above the sea level and offers panoramic views of the surrounding islands and the Andaman Sea. Amongst its 40 acres of lush, tropical surroundings, the resort has been designed to offer both a chilled out and party ambiance.

Saffire Freycinet – Tasmania, Australia

Over in Australia on Tasmania’s East Coast, Saffire Freycinet overlooks the Hazards Mountains, Freycinet Peninsula and the pristine waters of Great Oyster Bay. Relaxation and rejuvenation were the concepts behind the 20 luxurious suites here, which offer the highest standard of luxury and privacy.

Six Senses Ninh Van Bay – Ninh Hoa, Vietnam

Sitting on a dramatic bay along Vietnam’s south coast, the Six Senses Ninh Van Bay is surrounded by impressive rock formations, a white sand beach and towering mountains. The resort boasts options of beachfront villas, over water villas or villas nested into the island’s rock formations.



Desroches Island Lodge – Desroches Island, Seychelles

Soutwest of Seychelles’ main island, Desroches Island Resort sits on what is considered to be one of the most pristine and untouched island still around today. Blessed with healthy climates and miles of unblemished beaches, this island paradise is a refuge for romance, adventure and relaxation.

Capella Pedregal – Los Cabos, Mexico

Accessed via a private mountain tunnel linked to downtown Cabo San Lucas in Mexico, Capella Pedregal feels like a world apart. The luxury resort comprises of 96 rooms and suites all with private plunge pools and dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean.

Areias do Seixo – Torres Vedras, Portugal

Described as a magical place in a magical setting, the Areias do Seixo in Portugal combines originality, sublime comfort and a unique sense of style that seamlessly blends with its natural surrounds of land, sea and shore.

Oberoi Udaivilas – Udaipur, India

Adorning the banks of Lake Pichola, the Oberoi Udaivilas was designed as a traditional Indian palace, capturing the splendor of a royal era. Rambling courtyards, flowing fountains, lush gardens and terraces that open out to semi-private swimming pools are all part of the backdrop here.

Le Sirenuse Hotel – Positano, Italy

In Positano, the most photographed village in Italy, Le Sirenuse Hotel was once family owned summer home. In 1951, it was converted and now has 58 rooms with all the comforts of a luxury hotel whilst still maintaining the atmosphere of a private home.

Best hotels in Singapore

The best hotel in Singapore is The Forest by Wangz according to TripAdvisor Traveler Choice 2014 awards. The hotel at 145A Moulmein Road near Novena MRT Station is ranked as the top hotel among 287 hotels in Singapore finding way into TripAdvisor's hotel list. Although the property is awarded as the best hotel in Singapore, The Forest by Wangz is in fact a boutique serviced apartments offering studio and one bedroom serviced apartments.

The second place goes to luxurious Capella Singapore on Sentosa Island, which is also awarded as the top luxurious hotel in Singapore. The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore with its prime location and fantastic Marina Bay and Singapore CB view comes third.

Here are the top 5 best hotels in Singapore:

#1 - The Forest by Wangz
145A Moulmein Road, Singapore 308108, Singapore
The Forest by Wangz is a boutique serviced apartments property near Novena MRT Station and is consistantly topping the list in the past few years.

#2 - Capella Singapore
1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island, Sentosa Island 098297, Singapore
Located on Sentosa Island and covered by lush greenary, Capella Singapore offers a secluded stay still in a central location which is 10-15 minutes taxi drive away from Singapore's city center.

#3 - The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
7 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039799, Singapore
They say, "do not judge a book with its cover". The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore does not have the best facade in Marina Bay area and is less known compared to the other luxurious hotels nearby. But it beats all its neighbours in the area and secure the 3rd position in the Singapore's top hotels list. Spacious room with breathtaking views of Singapore skyline, luxury and a very central location is what this hotel offers.

The Forest by Wangz

#4 - Raffles Hotel Singapore
1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673, Singapore
This classic hotel with colonial-era facade is not only one of the best hotels in Singapore, it is also one of the most recognized symbols of Singapore. Central, luxurious, classic, oriental and beautiful.

#5 - The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore, Singapore
80 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049326, Singapore (Downtown Core)
The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore is in the Downtown core with a fantastic view of Marina Bay area and a location very near to Raffles Place, Singapore's financial and business center.

#6 - Conrad Centennial Singapore
Two Temasek Boulevard, Marina Bay, 038982 Singapore

Adjacent to Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre and 3-minute walk from Promenade MRT station and offering city or bay views, Conrad Centennial Singapore is not only in one of the best locations in Singapore, it is also luxurious with its facilities including  outdoor pool, 3 dining options and a spa.

#7 - Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
5 Raffles Avenue, Marina Square, Marina Bay, 039797 Singapore

Towering over Marina Bay, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore is one of the many luxurious Marina Bay area hotel offering a central location near to Central Business District, Orchard Road and Suntec Convention Center at the same time. Mandarin Singapore is directly linked to Marina Square Shopping Centre.

#8 - Pan Pacific Singapore
7 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square, Marina Bay, 039595 Singapore

Overlooking the iconic Marina Bay and has been consistently voted the World’s Leading Business Hotel by World Travel Awards, Pan Pacific Singapore is yet another 5-Star luxurious hotel in the central Marina Bay area. Pan Pacific Singapore's strategic location at the gateway to the Central Business District provides easy access for business travelers, and at the same time offers a wide array of sightseeing, retail and entertainment options in the vicinity. Discover the invigorating energy of one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic cities from the indulgent comfort of Pan Pacific Singapore.

Pan Pacific Singapore

#9 - Shangri-La Hotel Singapore
22 Orange Grove Road, Orchard, 258350 Singapore

7 minutes walk from Orchard Road, Shangri-La Hotel Singapore covered with 15 acres of exotic gardens and offers great staff, great location, great facilities and great rooms in a 5-star luxury setting.

#10 - The Quincy Hotel by Far East Hospitality
22 Mount Elizabeth, Orchard, 228517 Singapore

ust a 5-minute walk from the popular Orchard Road shopping district, the fashionable and award-winning Quincy Hotel by Far East Hospitality, offers stylish all-inclusive studios with free Wi-Fi. It features a 24-hour fitness centre and an infinity glass pool overlooking the city

2013 Stellar Stays Hotels

Hotelscombined.com, a very popular hotel meta-search engine, has revealed 33 stand-out hotels across the Asia-Pacific region  which have made the cut in its inaugural ‘Stellar Stays’ list for 2013. ‘Stellar Stays’ is not a ranking list but a group of outstanding hotels judged on a strict set of criteria. All currently rate 9.0 and over with a minimum of 250 customer reviews on the HotelsCombined site, have a significant community or environmental program, and have received at least three major industry awards in the past year. Hotel reviews on HotelsCombined are aggregated from over 27 million reviews from multiple travel and review sites. Hotels are ranked out of a potential score of 10 – making a score of 9.0 or higher quite a feat.

Kristen McKenzie, Head of PR and Community at HotelsCombined, said, “Judged on detailed criteria, the result is an independent selection of properties that are truly extraordinary on a variety of levels. Not only do these hotels boast a high satisfaction rating amongst both guests and travel industry experts, but they also strive to make a positive difference with dedicated environmental and community initiatives. Conscientious tourism is a subject we take very seriously at HotelsCombined as evidenced by our Green Hotels and Responsible Tourism Initiative. We are delighted to applaud those similarly working towards a more sustainable future for the industry.”

Hotels in Asia Pacific Stellar Stays 2013 list:

• InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto (VIC)
• Crown Hotels (Melbourne) (VIC)
• Lizard Island Resort (QLD)
• Henry Jones Art Hotel (TAS)
• Shangri-La Sydney (NSW)
• Emporium Hotel (QLD)
• Longitude 131 (NT)
• Langham Melbourne (VIC)
• The Langham Auckland (New Zealand)
• Millbrook Resort (New Zealand)
• InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa (Fiji)
• Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort (Fiji)
• Likulku Lagoon Resort (Fiji)
• Castaway Island Fiji (Fiji)
• Pacific Resort Aitutaki (Cook Islands)
• Four Seasons Bora Bora (French Polynesia)

Shangri-la Singapore has a rating of 9.1 in hotelscombined.com.

• Shangri-La Boracay Resort and Spa (Philippines)
• Shangri-la Singapore (Singapore) Rated 9.1
• Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi (Vietnam)
• Six Senses Ninh Van Bay (Vietnam)
• Evason Ana Mandara Nha Trang (Vietnam)
• Hansar Bangkok (Thailand)
• Shangri-La Bangkok (Thailand)
• The Sarojin (Thailand)
• Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
• W Retreat and Spa Bali (Indonesia)
• Alila Villas Uluwatu (Indonesia)
• Langham Place Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
• The Langham Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
• Kowloon Shangri-La (Hong Kong)
• Island Shangri-La (Hong Kong)
• Shangri-La Chengdu (China)
• Shangri-La Tokyo (Japan)

Traders Hotel Singapore

Traders Hotels of Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts are designed to satisfy the needs of the fast growing mid-market travel segment by offering a wide range of facilities, and efficient, practical and friendly hospitality, at competitive rates. Traders Hotels are located in Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Changzhou, Dubai, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Male, Manila, Penang, Shenyang, Singapore, Yangon and Brisbane, with scheduled openings in Chennai, Doha and Iskandar.

Traders Hotel Singapore is a business hotel in an excellent prime location in Singapore and features friendly and efficient service for today’s smart traveller. The hotel is located on Cuscaden Road, in a district known as Orchard Spring, a commercial and residential area just a short walk from Orchard Road, Singapore’s prime shopping, business and entertainment hub. It is minutes away from the embassy district, medical facilities, major highways and the renowned Botanic Gardens, and 25 minutes from Changi International Airport.

Standing 18 levels high with 546 guestrooms and suites, the hotel is surrounded by lush greenery and is connected to Tanglin Mall. Food and beverage options include an all-day dining restaurant, a local seafood restaurant by the pool, a bar and 24-hour in-room dining. For recreation, the hotel has a well-equipped health club and spa, and a 30-metre free-form outdoor swimming pool.

Guestrooms and Suites 

Traders Hotel Singapore has 546 guestrooms and suites including three specially designed rooms for wheelchair access and 18 studio apartments.

The guestrooms, from Superior, Deluxe, Traders Club (executive floor) to Apartments and Suites, were upgraded in early 2004. The interior decor is modern in warm, earthy tones of cream and browns, lending a calm and cosy ambience. This contemporary Asian style is synonymous with Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts and projects the high quality in standard and its unique philosophy of “Shangri-La hospitality from caring people.

Each guestroom has a remote controlled LCD television (featuring local and foreign news, movies, entertainment and sports, as well as radio), international direct dial (IDD) telephone with voicemail and data 

port, minibar, coffee/tea maker, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, 24-hour in-room dining as well as same day laundry and valet service. More importantly, guests will enjoy complimentary in-room wired Internet and Wi-Fi access.

Traders Hotel Singapore

Dining and Entertainment

Restaurants and bars include Cafebiz located at the lobby level, serving an extensive choice of international and Asian dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner; buffet or à la carte. Of cool simplicity, casual elegance and 

modern functionality, this interactive dining restaurant offers excellent food with a convivial ambience. Outdoor dining is available at Cafebiz Alfresco. 

Adjoining Cafebiz in the lobby is Cafebiz+. This cosy corner makes an ideal meeting point and serves gourmet coffees, aperitifs and wines. Guests can enjoy an express breakfast or afternoon tea. 

Ah Hoi’s Kitchen is the hotel’s alfresco poolside restaurant and bar offering local dishes from the wok. The restaurant takes its concept from the local coffee shop or kopitiam. For lunch and dinner, guests can enjoy delicious local stir-fried dishes and fresh seafood. The interior of the restaurant is air-conditioned, while 

alfresco dining is at the patio overlooking the pool. Specialities include Sri Lankan chilli crab, black or white pepper crab, black pepper kway teow, honey glazed ginger chicken, lobster beehoon and grilled pork ribs in sweet champagne sauce.

Rumpoles is simply a bar. It was voted one of the Top Nine Bars in Town by Citta Bella magazine (October 2004) and one of Asia’s Great Gathering Places by Newsweek International (November 1999) - the only bar in Singapore to win this accolade. Rumpoles bar, which is located on level two, was upgraded in October 2007 and features a contemporary interior with touches of traditional decorative features such as plush leather seats and wooden blinds. The menu offers a selection of beverages from cocktails to draught beer as well as hot mains and snacks. 

Wellness and Recreation 

The Health Club and Spa with a well-equipped 24-hour gymnasium awaits the fitness buff. Within the premises are separate sauna, steambath, whirlpool, lockers, showers and chill out lounges, for males and females. At the spa, the services include a wide range of spa treatments and massage, as well as a nail spa and a hair salon. This facility was refurbished in late 2010.

Complementing the recreation facilities of the hotel are a 30-metre outdoor swimming pool, children’s wading pool and a whirlpool, all set within the landscaped roof garden on level four. 

A jogging map with a 6.3 km jogging track is available, with directions from the hotel to the nearby Botanic Gardens. 

Other Services and Facilities 

Traders Hotel, Singapore is one of the first business hotels in Singapore to introduce laundromats on the 

guestroom floors for the convenience of its guests. Self-service washers and dryers are located on four levels. Studio Apartments on level 16, suitable for long-stays guests or families, have a same-floor laundromat and the added advantage of a kitchenette complete with microwave oven, cookware and a regular-sized fridge.

Traders Hotel, Singapore is one of the first business hotels in Singapore to introduce laundromats on the 

guestroom floors for the convenience of its guests. Self-service washers and dryers are located on four 

levels. Studio Apartments on level 16, suitable for long-stays guests or families, have a same-floor 

laundromat and the added advantage of a kitchenette complete with microwave oven, cookware and a regular-sized fridge.

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Unveils New Full Harbour View Junior Suite

Stunningly situated overlooking Sydney Harbour, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney is one of the most central Sydney hotel right next to city's business and shopping centers. And now there is an new suite to enjoy the full view : the spectacular sight of the soaring white sails of the Sydney Opera House and the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge will greet guests staying in the new Full Harbour View Junior Suites at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney. In addition to spectacular harbour views, the suite comes with exclusive privileges including complimentary Executive Club access for guests and up to three friends.

A private haven for guests, the Executive Club on Level 32 of the Hotel overlooks Walsh Bay and offers deluxe full breakfast buffet with chef-attended egg station, all-day light refreshments, and an evening pre-dinner canapés and premium spirits open bar with an award-winning sommelier selection of wines. Other Executive Club privileges include complimentary garment pressing, high-speed internet access throughout the Hotel, dedicated concierge services, selection of daily newspapers and magazines, and savings on    Executive Club boardroom functions.
 
The Full Harbour View Junior Suite features an open-concept living area that includes a lounge area, oversized sleeping and relaxation spaces, and a generous executive business station. Guests staying in the Full Harbour View Junior Suite will also receive luxurious Appelles amenities made from certified organic Australian ingredients in the marble bathroom.

 
The Full Harbour View Junior Suite is available from AUD 595.00 a night.

Marina Bay Sands Hotel and Sands SkyPark Facts

Marina Bay Sands Hotel consists of three unique hotel towers crowned by the magnificent Sands SkyPark. With over 2,500 rooms and suites, Marina Bay Sands Hotel is by far the biggest hotel in Singapore (it is more than twice the next biggest hotel in Singapore, Swissotel The Stamford Hotel,with 1261 rooms). The rooms offer views of the South China Sea or Marina Bay and the Singapore skyline.

The hotel has sloping towers and straight legs connected at Level 23 to form a single building. In hotel
Tower 1, the slope is as steep as 26 degrees, making it one of the most complex hotels ever built. During its construction phase, Marina Bay Sands built one new hotel floor every four days, the fastest pace ever for a development of this scale in Singapore.

Marina Bay Sands Hotel at a glance

• 2,561 rooms and suites over 55 floors
• Includes 180 suites and 242 Club rooms that offer luxurious accommodation and complimentary all-day 
• access to The Club at Marina Bay Sands 
• An array of dining experiences at the hotel include: 
• Rise, an all-day restaurant featuring world cuisine, emphasizing South East Asian specialties. Rise offers buffet and a-la-carte breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper. 
• Rise Lounge, a lobby lounge serving light fare, express continental breakfast, afternoon tea and refined wines and cocktails. 
• Fuse, a lobby bar that is the energy centre of the atrium, offering mood and vibe music. 
• SweetSpot, an espresso bar, bakery and cake shop. 
• Jin Shan (金山), a high-end restaurant serving exquisite Chinese fare. 
• 24-hour In-Room Dining, which offers an extensive menu selection. 
• The award-winning Banyan Tree Spa Marina Bay Sands is located at Tower 1, Level 55. 
• Banyan Tree Fitness Club provides gym facilities and yoga classes. It is located at Tower 2, Level 55. 

Marina Bay Sands Hotel

One of the best views of Singapore—Sands SkyPark

The Sands SkyPark is an architectural masterpiece sitting on top of the three hotel towers at Marina Bay Sands. This 1.2 hectare tropical oasis is longer than the Eiffel Tower is tall and large enough to park four and a half Airbus A380 jumbo jets. It extends to form one of the world’s largest public cantilevers.

The Sands SkyPark: 

• Built at the height of 200 metres 
• Its lush, landscaped gardens are home to 250 trees and 650 plants 
• Offers a total of 12,400 square metres of space—big enough to fit three football fields 
• A ticketed public observation deck that can host hundreds of people 
• Hotel guests have the exclusive use of a 150-metre infinity swimming pool, the world’s largest outdoor 
• pool at that height. 
• The Club at Marina Bay Sands, the executive club lounge at Tower 2, allows club and suite guests to 
• enjoy their breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails while enjoying the views at the SkyPark 
• At 8 p.m. every night, The Club offers an indulgent Chocolate Bar that is open to the public. 
• Acclaimed restaurants include Sky on 57, which serves Modern Asian cuisine created by Singapore’s 
• celebrity chef Justin Quek. Sky on 57 is located at Tower 1. 
• Atop Tower 3 sits KU DÉ TA, the über-cool lounge/restaurant that is hailed as the leading lifestyle 
• destination in Asia. 

Marina Bay Sands Hotel SkyPark

15 World's Best Hotels & Resorts Lists for 2014

Five Star Alliance, a Travel Web Site specialized on luxury hotels and resorts, has selected fifteen World’s Best Hotel & Resort Lists for 2014. The 15 World's Best Hotels & Resorts List is not a single list of 15 luxury hotels and resports but are lists categorizing hotels in different categories: Best Business Hotels, Most Romantic Hotels, Best Honeymoon Hotels, Best Boutique Hotels, Best All-Inclusive Resorts, Best Family Hotels, Best Beach Resorts, Best Casino Resorts, Best Golf Resorts, Best Spa Hotels, Best Ski Resorts, Best New Hotels, Best Restaurant Hotels, Best Destination Wedding and Top 50 Hotels.

“We believe our 15 World’s Best lists represent some of the most fascinating new properties to enter the market as well as reflect travel trends we’ve seen become more popular this year including a restaurant and dining focus, family and multi-generational travel, destination weddings and those clients that may already be very well-traveled but are looking for new and unique experiences both in traditional and emerging markets,” explains Courtney W. May, General Manager of Five Star Alliance.

Danilo Zucchetti, Managing Director at Villa d’Este Hotels had this to say about awards for both Villa La Massa in Florence (a Top 50 Hotels winner) and Villa d’Este, Lake Como (a Top 50 and Best Honeymoon Hotels winner). “We are delighted that Five Star Alliance has named us as two of the World’s Best Hotels for 2014. At both our properties, beautiful surroundings, attention to detail, and outstanding standards of service is what has made us two of the world’s best luxury hotels.”

“We're honored by the selection and greatly appreciate the restaurant award,” said World’s Best Restaurant Hotel and Top 50 World's Best Hotels’ Trout Point Lodge co-owner and chef Vaughan Perret. “Everyone at the lodge works extremely hard to provide guests with a truly exceptional dining experience, but given our wilderness location and size, we often don't get noticed in the worldwide restaurant ratings.”

Armani Hotel Dubai is the top hotel in 2014 according to Five Star Alliance.

Below are the top 10 hotels in Top 50 Hotels Worldwide:

1 - Armani Hotel Dubai | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2 - Auberge du Soleil | Rutherford, CA, United States
3 - Baur au Lac | Zurich, Switzerland
4 - Bellagio | Las Vegas, NV, United States
5 - Capella Pedregal | Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
6 - Carlisle Bay | St Marys, Antigua And Barbuda
7 - Carlton Hotel Baglioni | Milan, Italy
8 - Charleston Place | Charleston, SC, United States
9 - Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul | Istanbul, Turkey
10 - Claridges | London, United Kingdom

Top Asian Hotels Worldwide 2014

Luxury hotel and resort directory Five Star Alliance has released the top 15 hotels for 2014 lists. These lists are categorized like Best Business Hotels, Most Romantic Hotels, Best Honeymoon Hotels, Best Boutique Hotels, Best All-Inclusive Resorts, Best Family Hotels, etc.

One of the lists Top 50 Hotels Worldwide has the top luxury resorts and hotels handpicked by Five Star Alliance. Most of the hotels in the list are in Europe and Americas but there are 4 luxury hotels and resorts in Asia making the list:

Langham Hong Kong | Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Langham Hong Kong offers 494 luxurious rooms and suites, including 270 brand new Grand Rooms. Very stylish, timeless and elegant, the brand new Grand Rooms are beautifully presented using high luxury fabrics and textiles, including hardwood floors, rich, ornate hand woven carpets, silk drapes and gold-leaf artwork. Adding to the dramatic effect of the design, each Grand Langham room is highly intelligent, equipped with 37" flat screen TV, DVD player and i-Home...

Ritz Carlton Tokyo | Tokyo, Japan
The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo opened its' doors to guests for the first time on March 30th, 2007. Absorb the international culture of Tokyo's Roppongi District, the city's entertainment, diplomatic and business hub. Here, the latest trends in food, fashion and luxury retail coexist with the ancient temples and ruins nearby. The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo lets you revel in it all from a room atop one of the most dramatic skyscrapers in Tokyo.

Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa | Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
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Set amidst sensational sandy beaches and lush tropical foliage, Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa Maldives is a unique all-villa Maldives resort property located in a spacious, boutique-style environment. Accommodations include private ocean retreats and tropical tree house villas making it a premiere Maldives luxury resort, while a selection of fine-dining choices and innovative spa treatments have been carefully designed to stimulate the senses.

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Shangri-La Hotel Singapore Christmas 2013

Shangri-La Hotel Singapore celebrates the Christmas season with a list of traditional festive favorites and novel goodies, such as new log cake flavors, delightful chocolates as well as premium hampers and classic roasts, available from 29 November to 25 December 2013. This year’s festive store takes the shape of a Gingerbread House, which is made from real gingerbread tiles handcrafted by the pastry chefs.  Every day, a child will win a prize by opening the Advent Calendar at the Gingerbread House.

Play host to a merry feast with treats by Area Executive Pastry Chef Hervé Potus and his team of expert patisseries.  Four new varieties of the Bûche de Noëls, famous French yule log cakes, offer a refreshing twist with fruity flavours.  Guests can look forward to Caramel, Earl Grey with Blackberry, Vanilla, Strawberry with Lime and Carrot Cake, Yuzu Crème Brûlée with Mascarpone and Hazelnut Nougatine with Chestnut Cream.  Each log cake weighs one kilogramme and is priced at S$55 each.  Guests who prefer traditional cakes can purchase Grandma 66 Per Cent and Vintage 72 Per Cent yule log cakes starting from S$50.

Aside from Other than yule log cakes, indulge in three new attractive Christmas cake creations – Santa Stocking, Gifted Elf and Penguin Meets Snowman.  Prices start from S$68 each.  For those with nostalgic cravings, the traditional Pecan Nut Pie and English Fruit Cake with Drunken Fruits are available at S$40 and S$55, respectively.

Savour classic European favourites, such as Authentic German Marzipan Stollen, Homemade Traditional Italian Panettone and Pain D’Epice with Orange Perfume.  Prices range from S$18 to S$28.  Chocolate lovers can also indulge in a line up of cocoa treasures.  The latest additions are Chocolate Elk and Chocolate Penguin, priced at S$24 per 130-gram piece.  Relish the new eight-piece Santa Claus with Truffles set at S$30.  Other handcrafted chocolates include the Chocolate Puzzle, Polar Bear and Chocolate Santa Claus, in 80-gram and 130-gram versions.

Shangri-La Hotel Singapore

Five premium hampers make ideal gifts for family and business partners.  Prices start at S$98 for the Christmas Classic Hamper, featuring a bottle of Festive Wine, Chocolate Santa Claus, marzipan stollen, assorted Christmas cookies, chocolate truffles and an English fruit cake.  The Dreams and Wishes Hamper, priced at S$388, showcases a bottle of Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial Rosé, marron glacé, Valrhona chocolate pralines, crunchy nougat bar, English fruit cake, marzipan Stollen, Christmas pudding, assorted Christmas cookies, Chocolate Santa Claus, Pain D’epice with Orange Perfume and Shangri-La Tea.

The traditional advent calendar returns for a second year.  Each day, one lucky child staying at the hotel will be given the opportunity to open one of 24 windows leading up to Christmas Day.  The windows are part of the Gingerbread House that will be erected in the Tower Wing’s main lobby during the Christmas season.

On Christmas Eve, guests can gather for a hearty buffet at The Line.  The Christmas Eve buffet lunch starts at S$55 per adult and S$26 per child aged 6 to 11 years old.

Indulge in free-flowing house pour wine, draft beer, soft drinks, chilled juices, coffee and tea at S$75 per adult.  The festive buffet dinner starts at S$154 per adult and S$77 per child between 6 and 11 years old.  Add $40 for free-flow of champagne, house pour wine, draft beer, soft drinks, chilled juices, coffee and tea.

Celebrate Christmas Day with a decadent buffet brunch at S$208 per adult and S$82 per child aged 6 to 11 years old.  The Christmas Day buffet lunch includes free-flowing champagne, house pour wine, draft beer, soft drinks, chilled juices, coffee and tea.  A Santa Claus mascot will distribute mystery gifts to child guests during the brunch session.

Complete the festive season with the Christmas Day buffet dinner priced at S$138 per adult and S$49 per child aged 6 to 11 years old.  The price includes free-flowing champagne, house pour wine, draft beer, soft drinks, chilled juices, coffee and tea.

The most romantic resorts in Maldives

Paradise holiday destination Maldives offers the most romantic resorts in Asia. But which of the Maldives hotels are the most romantic? If you are looking for the most romantic hotel in Maldives to spend a perfect holiday with your partner, this article is for you. TripAdvisor has compiled a list of most romantic hotels in Asia based on feedback from couples who have actually stayed in these hotels and given them the highest romantic rating. The most romantic hotels in Asia list is dominated by Maldives hotels and the most romantic hotel in Asia is Baros Maldives at North Male Atoll, Maldives according to the survey. 7 out of 10 most romantic hotels in Asia are from this Asian tropical island paradise.

The winner, Baros Maldives is a small exclusive coral island in the Indian Ocean ringed by a sun-kissed beach and a vibrant house-reef, just 20 minutes by speedboat from Maldives International Airport. It is a multi award-winning elegant boutique Maldives resort with a long history of outstanding service excellence.

As a small leading Maldives luxury resort, Baros offers a choice of exquisite Beach and Water Villas. With Beach Villas of classic natural elegance, many with private pools, set in lush vegetation, and secluded Water Villas of tranquillity, Baros Maldives is one of the most romantic resorts in the Maldives, the perfect honeymoon getaway. Inspired by Maldivian traditions of heartfelt hospitality, Baros Maldives excels with the finest contemporary cuisine, tailor-made excursions, amazing underwater experiences and a delightful Spa making it one of the best resorts in the Maldives.

The second most romantic hotel in Maldives is Veligandu Island Resort on North Ari Atoll (which has better overall customer rating than Baros Maldives) and the third place goes to Constance Moofushi on South Ari Atoll.

Baros Maldives is the most romantic Maldives resorts.

Here is the complete list of most romantic Maldives resorts:

1. Baros Maldives – North Male Atoll, Maldives 
2. Veligandu Island Resort – North Ari Atoll, Maldives
3. Constance Moofushi – South Ari Atoll, Maldives
4. Cocoa Island by COMO – South Male Atoll, Maldives
5. Mirihi Island Resort – South Ari Atoll, Maldives
6. Maafushivaru – South Ari Atoll, Maldives
7. Kuredu Island Resort & Spa – Kuredu, Maldives

The most romantic hotels in Asia

If you are looking for the most romantic hotel in Asia to spend a perfect holiday with your partner, this article is for you. TripAdvisor has compiled a list of most romantic hotels in Asia based on feedback from couples who have actually stayed in these hotls and given them the highest romantic rating. The most romantic hotels in Asia list is dominated by Maldives hotels and the most romantic hotel in Asia is Baros Maldives at North Male Atoll, Maldives according to the survey. 7 out of 10 most romantic hotels in Asia are from this Asian tropical island paradise.

The winner, Baros Maldives is a small exclusive coral island in the Indian Ocean ringed by a sun-kissed beach and a vibrant house-reef, just 20 minutes by speedboat from Maldives International Airport. It is a multi award-winning elegant boutique Maldives resort with a long history of outstanding service excellence.

As a small leading Maldives luxury resort, Baros offers a choice of exquisite Beach and Water Villas. With Beach Villas of classic natural elegance, many with private pools, set in lush vegetation, and secluded Water Villas of tranquillity, Baros Maldives is one of the most romantic resorts in the Maldives, the perfect honeymoon getaway. Inspired by Maldivian traditions of heartfelt hospitality, Baros Maldives excels with the finest contemporary cuisine, tailor-made excursions, amazing underwater experiences and a delightful Spa making it one of the best resorts in the Maldives.

Baros Maldives is the most romantic hotel in Asia.

The other 3 are Casa del Mar Langkawi (Malaysia), Layana Resort and Spa on Ko Lanta (Thailand) and The Shore at Katathani on Phuket's beautiful Kata Beach.

1. Baros Maldives – North Male Atoll, Maldives 
2. Casa del Mar Langkawi – Pantai Cenang, Malaysia
3. Layana Resort and Spa - Ko Lanta, Thailand
4. Veligandu Island Resort – North Ari Atoll, Maldives
5. Constance Moofushi – South Ari Atoll, Maldives
6. Cocoa Island by COMO – South Male Atoll, Maldives
7. Mirihi Island Resort – South Ari Atoll, Maldives
8. The Shore at Katathani – Kata Beach, Thailand
9. Maafushivaru – South Ari Atoll, Maldives
10. Kuredu Island Resort & Spa – Kuredu, Maldives

Grand Park Orchard Hotel Singapore Review

There are two things you should consider before deciding Where To Stay In Singapore. First, find out what area is right for you according to your visiting goals and then choose the type of accommodation matching your budget and taste.

If you are in Singapore mainly for shopping and like to stay in a central and 5-Star hotel, a luxurious hotel on Orchard Road among Singapore shopping malls is where you should stay in Singapore. And here we will review Grand Park Orchard Hotel Singapore.

Hotel's facade is quite hidden. It is hard to notice but just behind the fashion retailer Abercrombie & Fitch, right in the heart of Orchard Road and behind a herringbone design exterior glass façade & show-stopping media wall, there is a chich 5-Star hotel named Grand Park Orchard Hotel Singapore.

The hotel is chic and the chic designer interior breaths a new air into your perception starting from the lobby. The same aura will only increase when you get into one of the 308 luxurious rooms and suites the hotel offers.

Park Suite room is ideal for families or those who will have guests when they stay in the hotel. There is a separate living room with quite a space and a 40'' Flat TV where you can host your guests. These rooms also come with a workstation which gives you a PC, fax and a printer.

Grand Park Orchard Hotel

Yes, this is a 5-Star Orchard Road hotel so everything is up to top. You want coffee, you can use the Nespresso machine in the room! The beds are king size, the large marble clad bathroom comes with 2 sinks (so you do not need to queue for the sink), a  bath tube and a glass covered shower.

The location of the hotel is great. It is right next to Paragon Shopping Mall and just on the Orchard Road. Major shopping malls like Paragon, ION Orchard, Ngee Ann City (with its large tenant Takashimaya Department Store), 313 @ Somerset, The Center Point, etc. are all within walking distance. Wait for the late afternoon to walk through Orchard Road.

After all those walking and shopping in hot and humid Singapore, you will need a pool. And Grand Park Orchard Hotel Singapore has "THE" pool.

Grand Park Orchard Hotel Singapore is an Agoda Preffered Hotel which means the hotel consistently offers lowest possible rates, high service standards and consistently scores high ratings from Agoda.com customers.

Top 10 best in Asia in 2013

Travel+Leisure magazines World Best Awards are out in 2013 and in this article we have explored the best in Asia. Which are the best cities, resorts, hotels, etc. in Asia? T+L collects votes from its readers to rate.

Bangkok, capital of Thailand and tourism hub of South East Asia, has been the best city 4 years in a row both in Asia and the world. Japan's Kyoto became the second best in Asia, followed by Chiang Mai, Thailand (3), Siem Reap, Cambodia (4), and Hong Kong (5). For cities following characteristics are used in rating: Sights, culture/arts, restaurants/food, people, shopping, value (and optional: for romance).

Hong Kong fell to the 5th position all the way from 2nd in 2012. Tokyo was 6th best and Singapore was 7th best in Asia as they were in 2012. Shanghai, Seoul and Hanoi completed the top 10 best cities list.

In Asia, the best 2 islands in 2013 are from Philippines. Palawan Island stretching from Mindoro to Borneo in the southwest and small island of Boracay with its stunning white sand beaches. Bali Island of Indonesia is voted as 3rd and 4th and 5th islands are from Thailand: Beautiful Koh Samui and Phuket Islands. For islands characteristics voted are natural attractions/beaches, activities/sights, restaurants/food, people, value (optional: for romance).

And let's take a look at the hotels. Which hotels are voted as best hotels in Asia? Asia hotels are voted in 2 categories: city hotels and resorts. In city hotels category, The Peninsula Hong Kong is voted as the best hotel in Asia followed by Mandarin Oriental Bangkok. Below are the Top 30 for the best city hotels in Asia in 2013:

Rank	'12	Name of the Hotel	Score
1	4	The Peninsula, Hong Kong	94.88
2	2	Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok	94.47
3	9	Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong	94.18
4	3	The Peninsula, Shanghai	94.18
5	8	Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Vietnam	93.33
6	-	The Oberoi, Gurgaon, India	93.33
7	28	The Peninsula, Tokyo	93.11
8	11	Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai	93.02
9	13	Ritz-Carlton, Financial Street, Beijing	93.00
10	1	The Peninsula, Bangkok	92.87
11	27	The Oberoi, Mumbai	92.71
12	-	Fullerton Bay Hotel, Singapore	92.44
13	-	Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong	91.47
14	-	JW Marriott Hotel, Bangkok	91.29
15	-	Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing	91.24
16	26	La Résidence d'Angkor, Siem Reap	91.17
17	6	Park Hyatt Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam	91.13
18	21	Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok	91.12
19	-	St. Regis Hotel, Singapore	91.11
20	-	The Langham, Hong Kong	91.06
21	10	The Peninsula, Beijing	90.79
22	22	Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai	90.71
23	-	St. Regis, Beijing	90.67
24	-	Park Hyatt, Shanghai	90.53
25	-	Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo	90.40
26	-	Four Seasons Hotel, Bangkok	90.36
27	-	JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square	90.29
28	-	The Regent, Beijing	90.25
29	-	Westin Bund Center, Shanghai	90.20
30	18	Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong	90.13

The Peninsula, Hong Kong is awarded the best city hotel in Asia crown in 2013 by T+L.

In resort category first two did not change compared to 2012 but there is a new 3rd. The Oberoi Udaivilas of Udaipur (India) is voted as the best resort in Asia in 2013 with 95.73 rating. It is closely followed by Discovery Shores of Boracay (Phillippines) (95.57 rating) and Umaid Bhawan Palace of Jodhpur (India) (95.33 rating).  Umaid Bhawan Palace has pushed The Oberoi Rajvilas ( Jaipur, India) to 4th place and  La Résidence Phou Vao (Luang Prabang, Laos) has jumped to the 5th position from 11th in 2012.

Hotels are voted for rooms/facilities, location, service, restaurants/food, value and optional characteristics of for business, for families and for romance.