ASIA SING RIGHT: The view
from LeVeL33 CENTRE:
Kampong Glam
FAR RIGHT:
Skyline Luge, Sentosa
Where to stay
MARINA BAY The iconic Marina Bay Sands Hotel is a well-established landmark. Its infinity pool offers arguably the best view of the city and with 2,560 rooms (and 18 room categories) it’s easily the biggest hotel in Singapore. There’s also a club and bars at the top of the 55-floor hotel, and an observation deck open to the public (£11 for adults).
marinabaysands.com
LITTLE INDIA Boutique hotel Wanderlust has just 29 rooms, but each is unique with a fun and distinct design. Each floor of the former 1920s school building has a different theme, with some based on colours or song titles. Other rooms have weird and wonderful themes such as origami, pop art, typewriters, bling, trees and space. Rooms from £152.
wanderlusthotel.com
SENTOSA ISLAND The low-key but luxurious Capella Sentosa Hotel is probably one of Singapore’s best-kept secrets. The colonial-style property has 112 rooms, including 11 suites, 38 villas and two manors, and offers free shuttle buses around the island. Rates from £531.
capellahotels.com
newer and more aesthetically pleasing parts of the city, and that’s what makes it so special. What to do? Little India is a shoppers’ paradise – it even has a 24-hour mall – and each street is heaving with tiny shops stacked high with gold jewellery, bold-print saris and much more. The colourful and intricate design of Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple secures its place as the showstopper of Little India. Its
The cultural enclave of Little India beautifully evokes a Singapore of days gone by
unique architecture makes it one of the city’s most-photographed buildings.
RIGHT:
Supertree Grove,
Gardens by the Bay
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