Trip Tease: Singapore Travel Guide

The Lion City is roaring these days. Small, independent restaurants are opening across the island nation and shopping doesn’t get any better than here in this retail paradise. With everything from niche luxury boutiques to streetside flea markets and the revitalised and stylish Chinatown, the island is home to many unique districts that offer premier shopping experiences – amidst cultural landmarks and dazzling architectural landscapes. The city is compact, and its infrastructure is close to flawless—meaning you can navigate easily and pack a lot in. With luxury hotels to drink in the magnificent views, if you’re looking to experience the best that Singapore has to offer, here are the top spots for an ultra-luxurious stay.

Stay: The Fairmont Hotel  

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Retreat into the modern city of Singapore and embrace the blended culture through indulging in the lavish and prudently chosen amenities offered to the travelers at the Fairmont Hotel. The Fairmont Hotel is centrally located in the heart of the Lion City with easily accessible world-renowned shopping, entertainment, and cuisine at one’s fingertips.

Whether you are visiting the Lion City for business or on family holiday, everyone is always in need for a little escape from reality.  Finesse some time in your travels to achieve ultimate tranquility in these islands by visiting Fairmont’s Willow Stream Spa, one of Asia’s prime spas. Once completely rejuvenated, head towards Fairmont’s collection of 15 bars and restaurants and chose any cuisine of your craving from classic Italian pasta dishes at Prego to the infamous Chinese dumplings at Szechuan. No matter the reason for your visit to the Lion City, come experience the truly luxurious Fairmont hotel and all the amenities it offers.

Stay: Swissotel The Stamford

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Experience the infamous Swiss hospitality, 6,000 miles away at the Swissotel The Stamford located centrally in the business district of Singapore amid prime shopping areas, fine dining restaurants, and entertainment. The Stamford is recognized as Singapore’s leading business hotel and one of the tallest hotels in Southeast Asia. As one of the tallest buildings in Southeast Asia, the top floors of The Stamford have views for miles providing stunning scenery of Singapore and neighboring Malaysia and Indonesia islands.

The Stamford is at the epicenter of Singapore’s business district giving the hotel the opportunity and responsibility of hosting thousands of international business meetings and events. The main business venue in the hotel, Raffles City Convention Centre, is 70,000 square feet providing 27 fully furnished meeting rooms designed to accommodate parties of all sizes. If the business venues or too serious for the occasion, The Stamford has 15 restaurants and bars, including the Equinox Complex, to indulge in fine cuisine and lax conversation. Upgrade your usual boring business trip and embark on a cultural journey to Singapore’s famous Swissotel The Stamford where you can integrate both work and play without leaving the hotel.

Spa: Willow Stream Spa

www.fairmont.com/singapore/willow-stream/

Singapore’s blend of cultures from the Western and Eastern World allows this small country to incorporate the finest characteristics of two opposing views and create a happy, functional equilibrium. Every person deserves to find time between their hustling and bustling day to retreat into Willow Stream Spa and find their equilibrium. Willow Stream Spa is well-equipped for any revitalization or relaxation necessity from sauna rooms to pools, hot tubs, and lounges treat yourself after an exhaustive day. Willow Stream Spa offers a variety of spa treatments and rituals for men and women for any lifestyle background. A few of the ritual treatments based on the European Spa Kur rituals include High “Heals” for those women who live in their stilettos; Evening Soiree, the perfect date night and bonding time between intimate couples; and the Singapore Luxury Facial for those who just need a little “me” time. As one of Asia’s prime spas, enjoy the blend of East and Western cultures in finding your “happy” place and balancing a stressful lifestyle in one of the most relaxing spas.

Dine: Prego

www.fairmont.com/singapore/dining/prego/

Wine and dine in Singapore’s famous Italian restaurant Prego in the Fairmont Hotel after a lavish day of shopping, relaxing, or business meetings with a glass of red wine and classic pasta dish. The Italian Trattoria theme of Prego is apparent from the laid-back atmosphere, communal dining, family-sized portions, and edible décor hanging throughout the restaurant. Known for the blends of various cultures, even in Singapore get a taste of Italy at this five-star restaurant and experience a vacation within a vacation without the travel time!

Dine: Equinox

www.swissotel.com/hotels/singapore-stamford/dining/equinox-restaurant/

Transport yourself across countries and cultures without setting a foot outside of The Stamford by voyaging to the Equinox Complex, some of the most popular lifestyle and dining restaurants in Singapore. Bar and restaurant hop all night tasting foods from across the world such as Artisanal French cuisine at JAAN, traditional sushi at Mikuni and modern European dishes at Equinox. Enjoy the Mediterranean inspired A La Carte menu, Sunday Brunch, fresh seafood and sweet deserts at the Equinox Restaurant with breathtaking wall-to-wall window views of Singapore’s business district.