Specials Report -- Singapore-MICE
Specials Report -- Singapore-MICE
More wireless rooms available in Singapore
The rising number of business visitors has prompted more
hotels and serviced apartments in Singapore to offer services and
facilities specially designed to meet the needs of business
travelers.
Besides fully equipped business centers, the country's star-
rated hotels also provide wireless broadband Internet access, or
Wifi hotspots.
The Carlton Hotel Singapore, Swissotel The Stamford Singapore,
the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel and the Oriental Singapore
-- to name but a few -- are popular for their excellent business-
related services, in addition to their strategic locations.
The 26-story Carlton Hotel Singapore is strategically located
at the crossroads of Singapore's busiest financial and
convention, arts and culture centers. Within walking distance of
the Carlton Hotel Singapore are some of Singapore's most popular
tourist attractions, including Chimes, the Singapore Art Museum,
the Esplanade, Merlion Park, the National Museum, Little India,
the Sultan Mosque, and Boat Quay and Clarke Quay.
Changi Airport is just 30 minutes from the Carlton Hotel
Singapore by car. The hotel is furnished with soft colors, and
the Superior Rooms have fabulous city views.
The Carlton Hotel Singapore has gained popularity among
business executives following its move to introduce wireless
Internet access, or Wifi, to its public areas recently.
"Having wireless Internet connectivity in the public areas of
the hotel serves to strengthen our commitment as a preferred
business class hotel. We understand the constant need of our
guests to communicate with the world and, thus, we introduced
with this value-added service for convenience," Carlton Hotel
Singapore's general manager Jay Gui said.
The Carlton Hotel Singapore features 630 elegantly refurbished
rooms with breathtaking harbor or city views. The rooms are
available in nine types; Superior rooms, Deluxe rooms, Premier
rooms, Carlton Club rooms, Premier Club rooms, Executive Suites,
Premier Suites, Deluxe Suites and Presidential Suites.
The rooms are all designed in contemporary and art deco style
and are tastefully appointed with modern conveniences and
technological comforts, such as air-conditioning, in-room high
speed Internet connection, color TV, IDD telephone with bathroom
extension and voice mail, hair dryer, mini-bar and coffee/tea
making facilities.
The Carlton Hotel Singapore's new Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant
is an opulent dining paradise. The spacious eight new private
function rooms are ideal venues to hold your private business
lunches or dinners.
The Carlton Hotel Singapore's Business Center offers
personalized services ranging from faxing, typing, or
photocopying, to the printing of business cards.
With other amenities, like a comfortable workstation and a
laptop safe, business guests are assured of a productive and
pleasant stay.
Other luxury business hotels that are popular among discerning
business travelers include Swissotel The Stamford, the Grand
Copthorne Waterfront Hotel and the Oriental Singapore.
Located in the heart of Singapore, the 72-story Swissotel The
Stamford Singapore boasts a prime location amid the diversions of
the Raffles City Shopping Complex.
The hotel's meeting facilities are outstanding, including the
technologically advanced Executive Conference Center and the
award-winning Raffles City Convention Center.
Swissotel The Stamford features 29 luxurious suites, each
equipped with a hi-fi system.
Its Equinox Complex on level 68 through 72 of Raffles City
Complex provides spectacular views of Singapore as well as
Malaysia and Indonesia.
Meanwhile, the Oriental Singapore, situated along Marina Bay,
has magnificent panoramic views of the harbor and parklands
around Marina Square, Singapore's largest shopping and
entertainment area.
The hotel is also close to the central business district, and
is only a short distance from the city's financial center. The
Oriental Singapore offers 467 deluxe guestrooms and 60 luxurious
suites. All rooms and suites are equipped with first class
amenities.
At the Oriental Singapore, guests can choose from a range of
distinctive restaurants and bars, specializing in Chinese cuisine
from several different provinces.
A spa offering Western and Oriental treatments, a 25-meter
outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center with state-of-the-art
equipment are part of the Oriental's facilities -- all designed
to ensure guests enjoy their stay in Singapore.
Several hotels in Singapore are situated on the banks of the
historic Singapore River. One of them is the Grand Copthorne
Waterfront Hotel.
The five-star Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel features 538
guest rooms and suites, including rooms for the physically
challenged. Room categories include Deluxe, Premier, Executive
Club Rooms and Suites and a Presidential Suite. With the growing
demand for non-smoking rooms, the Hotel has recently converted
six additional levels totaling 14 floors of rooms appointed for
non-smoking guests.
Guest facilities include the gymnasium, tennis courts, out-
door swimming pool and Jacuzzi. The Hotel also offers ample
secured underground parking bays.
Many service apartments in Singapore also offer short-term
stay, providing business travelers another accommodation option.
One week is commonly the minimum length of stay allowable at
most apartments. However, some apartments, like Orchard
Parksuites, allow guests to stay less than a week provided that
they are regular customers.
Orchard Parksuites are strategically located on famous Orchard
Road. The apartments are within walking distance of numerous
shopping centers, department stores, banks, restaurants,
supermarkets, discotheques, sporting and recreational facilities.
The apartments offers a wide choice of 225 luxuriously
furnished residences comprising lofts, apartments and penthouses
ranging from 650 to 3,000 square feet.
The apartments also feature a fully equipped Business Center
that will allow you to complete urgent projects and conduct
business communication without leaving the comfort of your home-
away-from-home.