Top 5 Luxury Hotels in Singapore

Singapore is one of those places we never tire of, because it truly seems like there’s something for everyone. Are you a foodie? Singapore has the best food choices in Asia. Looking for a beach? Try Sentosa. Taking your family? Besides the aforementioned Sentosa, there’s Snow City and, perhaps most excitingly, the newly opened Universal Studios, the first of its kind in Asia.

Then there are the luxury hotels. I’m of the opinion that luxury hotels in Asia are of an entirely different breed than luxury hotels elsewhere in the world. It’s no surprise, after all, that the hotel consistently ranked best in the world is located in Asia. Of Singapore’s luxury hotel offerings, here are my top five choices:

Historical Heaven: Raffles Hotel

Raffles Hotel Singapore
I first visited Raffles Hotel when it was newly renovated, sometime in the early 90′s. And I was wowed. This is less of a hotel, more of a cultural experience. It is, after all, where the Singapore Sling cocktail originated, and where the last tiger in Singapore was reportedly shot. There are no ordinary “rooms” here, either- just luxurious suites, each with a private parlor, period piece furnishings, and a 24-hour room valet. Book a suite at the Raffles Hotel »

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Luggage Luxuries: Mini Travel Bar

Of course we would all love to stay in luxury hotels all the time- but when our hotel rooms are a little- um, lacking- it’s nice to bring along a bit of luxury in our luggage instead. Which is why we’re kicking off a brand new category here at Hotelaholic: Luggage Luxuries, featuring awesome things we can bring along to make our trips just a little more special.

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Rooms with a View: Tokyo Hotels

I’ve always had a soft spot for rooms with views and am one of those people who would spend an extra $$ for that upgrade to get my fabulous view. A few months ago I was in Japan, and before I decided on where I was staying (my favorite part of planning), I did some sleuthing on where I could find a Tokyo hotel with great views.

What I found was that there is a huge selection as most of the top hotels in Japan have rooms with exquisite views. You have a choice of gorgeous Japanese gardens like the Imperial Palace or Meiji shrine, the glittering neon-lit buildings of the city, of Tokyo Tower, of bustling Ginza and I could go on…….all from the comfort of your bed or bathtub!

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What Hotel Guests Steal

I don’t mean you, of course- heavens, no. But if you’ve ever wondered what other guests at the best hotels like to spirit away in their luggage (hint: it’s so much more than the ashtrays and soap!), you’ll want to read SmartTravelAsia’s What Do Hotel Guests Steal?:

Statistics claim that on average a third more British women steal than men – towels and light bulbs are the most commonly appropriated – and North Americans have huge stockpiles of Gideon Bibles in their garages. The shampoo may be useful, but twenty Gideon Bibles? Free insulation and instant damnation.

Read more at What Do Hotel Guests Steal?.