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Singapore is made up of not just one island but a main island with 63 surrounding islets. The main island has a total land area of 682 square km.
However, its compact size belies its economic growth. In just 150 years, Singapore has grown into a thriving centre of commerce and industry. Its former role as an entrepot has diminished, as the nation has increased its manufacturing base.
Singapore is the busiest port in the world with over 600 shipping lines sending super tankers, container ships and passenger liners to share the busy waters with coastal fishing vessels and wooden lighters.
One of the world's major oil refining and distribution centres, Singapore is a major supplier of electronic components and a leader in shipbuilding and repairing. It has also become one of the most important financial centres of Asia, with more than 130 banks. Business dealings are facilitated by Singapore's superb communications network which links the nation to the rest of the world via satellite, 24-hour telegraph and telephone systems.
Singapore's strategic location, excellent facilities, fascinating cultural contrasts and tourist attractions contribute to its success as a leading destination for both business and pleasure.
Singapore offers a wide variety of accommodation types to suit all budgets and preferences. They range from backpacker, budget and youth hostels to boutique and five-star hotels.
Most hotels come with standard facilities like International Direct Dial (IDD) phones, internet and cable, room service, mini bars, data ports for modem, no-smoking rooms or floors, and business and fitness centres furnished with the latest equipment. To find the perfect accommodation for your stay in Singapore, use our accommodation search engine or Singapore Hotels Directory. All accommodation categories listed in this website will provide full information such as rates, contact details and facilities. Location map and fact sheets are also provided for your easy reference.
RATES AND RESERVATION
All rates listed in this website are discounted Singapore Hotel rates, furnished by the respective hotels.
We strongly advise you to make advance reservations to avoid disappointment. 1eTravel.com accepts major credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
GETTING TO YOUR HOTEL
You can reach every corner of the island with Singapore’s modern public transportation system. Taxis are abundant and affordable, the bus network and Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) rail system are both efficient and reliable. Detailed information on bus routes, MRT stations and fares can be found in the TransitLink Guide, a copy of which can be purchased at bus interchanges, MRT Stations and major bookstores.
Another convenient way to travel to and from Singapore Changi Airport is to take the MaxiCab, a six-seater taxi shuttle service operating daily from 0600 hrs to midnight. The shuttle service stops at Concorde Hotel Singapore, Crown Prince Hotel Singapore, Excelsior Peninsula Hotel, and Marina Mandarin Singapore. The shuttle offers a flexible routing system between Singapore Changi Airport and almost all hotels within the city. Bookings can be made at the service counters at the airport’s arrival hall.
Hotel Phone Services Most hotels offer in-room International Direct Dial (IDD) telephone services. However, some hotels may charge a minimum 30-cent successful call transaction surcharge. As there are different IDD service providers in Singapore, rates and access codes are dependent on the service provider used by hotel. Generally, local calls are charged at 10 cents for every three minutes. Hotels listed in below areas in Singapore:
- Orchard road (Shopping & entertainment)
- City Center - Marina Bay (City Hall, Raffles place and Suntec City)
- Havelock & Chinatown (Singapore river, boat & robertson quays, and the Chinese spirit in Singapore)
- Little India (Enjoy Indian traditions)
- East Coast (Geylang, Joo Chiat, Katong)
- Sentosa (Singapore Island Resort)
- Changi Airport
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