currently 106-gazetted hotels and 31,004 hotel rooms in Singapore.

Almost all the hotels are fully air-conditioned and come with in-room services such as direct dialing, color television, a mini bar, business centers, swimming pools, health clubs and at least an Asian and Western Restaurant.

Resort Hotels

There are also resort hotels on the offshore island of Sentosa and boutique hotels in the Chinatown conservation area. Singapore is also home to the legendary Raffles Hotel and the world's tallest hotel, The Westin Stamford.

Some of the famous Singapore hotels:

ANA Hotel
16 Nassim Hill,
Singapore 1025
Tel. (65) 732 1222
Fax. (65) 732 2222

Hilton International
581 Orchard Road,
Singapore 0923
Tel. (65) 737 2233

Concorde Hotel
317 Outram Road,
Singapore 0316
Tel. (65) 733 0188
Fax. (65) 733 0989

Crown Prince Hotel
270 Orchard Road,
Singapore 0923
Tel. (65) 732 1111
Fax. (65) 732 7018

Mandarin Singapore
333 Orchard Road,
Singapore 0923
Tel. (65) 737 4411
Fax. (65) 732 2361
Fax. (65) 732 2917

Goodwood Park Hotel
22 Scotts Road,
Singapore 0922
Tel. (65) 737 7411
Fax. (65) 732 8558

Marina Mandarin
6 Raffles Square,
Singapore 0103
Tel. (65) 338 3388
Fax. (65) 339 4977

Harbour View Dai-ichi Hotel
81 Anson 0207
Tel. (65) 224 1133
Fax. (65) 222 0749

The Oriental
5 Raffles Avenue,
Marina Square,
Singapore 0103
Tel. (65) 338 0066
Fax. (65) 339 9537

Pan Pacific Hotel
7 Raffles Boulevard,
Marina Square,
Singapore 0103
Tel. (65) 336 8111
Fax. (65) 339 1861

Shangri-La Hotel
Orange Grove Road,
Singapore 1025
Tel. (65) 737 3644
Fax. (65) 733 7220

Sheraton Towers
39 Scotts Road,
Singapore 0922
Tel. (65) 737 6888
Fax. (65) 737 1072

The Ritz Carlton Millennia
7 Raffles Avenue,
Singapore 039799
Tel. (65) 337 8888
Fax. (65) 338 0001

Budget Accommodations

Most of the international hotels and budget accommodations are located just outside the city along orchard, Scotts and tanglin road. There are also resort hotels on the offshore island of Sentosa and boutique hotels in the Chinatown conservation area. Singapore is also home to the legendary Raffles Hotel and the world's tallest hotel, The Westin Stamford.

Most of the budget accommodations are located outside the city along Beach Road, Bencoolen Street and Rochor Road, and some are within the Orchard Road belt.

YMCAs

Other budget accommodations are the YMCAs located at orchard road. They come with facilities like swimming pool, tennis court and fitness centers. It is advisable to make advance reservations with them, as they are the most popular accommodation in the country.

The hotel room rate in Singapore has been relatively stable over the last few years, averaging between, US$75 - US$100.

Serviced Apartments

A serviced apartment is a residential apartment with services of a hotel. They offer the comfort and privacy of a home and he facilities of a hotel including daily maid service. Their price ranges between the costs of a hotel and a residential apartment. A serviced apartment is a good option if you are in Singapore on a short-term contract for a period of six months or one year.

Most of the serviced apartments are located in prime residential districts 9,10 and 11. There are different kinds of serviced apartments ranging from a studio to three bedrooms.

Some of the serviced apartments in Singapore:

• Lanson Place Winsland Serviced Residences
• The Ascott
• Cairnhill Towers
• Central Square
• Darby Park
• Far East Plaza Deluxe Serviced Apartments
• Fraser Place Robertson Walk
• Fraser Suites River Valley
• Le Grove
• Orange Court Service Residences
• Orchard Parksuites
• Shangri-La Apartments