Located in the South-eastern region of the Asian continent, Singapore is a very important center for trade and tourism. Singapore is connected with Malaysia through a set of bridges, while ferries provide access to the neighboring islands of the Indonesian archipelago. Singapore also has an extended and modern network of airlines, that bring in tourists from all over the world.

Although it is known for its shopping, when you stay at the Fairmont Hotel Singapore you’ll quickly learn that this diamond-shaped island has more to offer than stores and boutiques.

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Although it is the smallest country in Southeast Asia, Singapore is one of the most beautiful places in the world. The combination of dream-like, exotic landscapes, imposing ancient temples and worship sites give the island a mysterious, almost unreal atmosphere, leaving travellers to the Fairmont Hotel Singapore fascinated by this unique oriental culture.

As soon as you arrive in Singapore, you’ll be overwhelmed by the magnificent sites and ancient architectural structures, rising from a landscape that seems to be untouched by man. The multitude of parks, botanical gardens and the beauty of the beaches found in Singapore make this tiny diamond-shaped island a marvellous destination for tourists from all over the world.

Contrasting with the exotic landscapes, vast parks and ancient archeological remains, the imposing sky-scrapers, wide boulevards and endless shopping centers characteristic of modern-day Singapore represent the constant struggle between old and new that is so typical on this island. Rising above its troubled history of political conflicts, today Singapore brings together people of different ethnical groups and various religious beliefs in soothing harmony.

Due to the wide range of Singapore attractions, the best thing to do

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When you stay at the Fairmont Hotel Singapore, you’ll quickly learn that the Singapore healthcare industry has achieved worldwide fame with a series of breakthrough medical procedures. In 1995, Singapore doctors carried out the world’s first successful peripheral blood stem cell transplant from an unrelated donor.

In 2001, Singapore doctors carried out Southeast Asia’s first heart transplant using an Electronic Heart Assist on a 36-year-old patient suffering from severely impaired heart function.
That same year Singapore doctors successfully separated a pair of craniopagus conjoined (joined at the head) twins from Nepal in a milestone operation that lasted more than 90 hours.
And the world’s first successful cord blood transplant from an unrelated donor on a patient with Thalassaemia Major was also performed in 2001.

In 2002, Singapore doctors performed Southeast Asia’s first Adult Living Donor Liver Transplant.
Singapore doctors successfully separated conjoined twins at the stomach in 2005. And that year Singapore performed Asia’s first kidney cum bone marrow transplant.

Not surprisingly, Singapore has the most

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Singapore’s strategic position in southeast Asia has helped it grow into a major center for trade, communications and tourism over the past century. This tiny island, with its airport served by more than 69 airlines, is very much the gateway to Southeast Asia. When you stay at the Fairmont Hotel Singapore, you’ll find that you can take a bus or train ride or even walk across one of the two causeway bridges to Malaysia. Not only that, it is just a quick
ferry trip to the key islands of the Riau archipelago of Indonesia. And Thailand and the Philippines are a short plane journey away.

Singapore has a population of about 4 million, which includes 77% Chinese, 14% Malays, 8% Indians and 1% Eurasians and people of other descent. Known as the Garden City, Singapore certainly is a dynamic city rich in contrast and color and you’ll find a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture here.

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If you’re going to Southeast Asia, you’ll certainly find that a stay at the Fairmont Hotel Singapore is a refreshing change from the crowded, polluted and chaotic large cities of Hong Kong or Bangkok. Singapore is an island, country and city all rolled into one.

Compared to other destinations in southeast Asia, Singapore is ultra clean thanks to its somewhat restrictive government. There are heavy fines for littering, spitting in the streets and jaywalking. It’s even illegal to bring in chewing gum into the country!

Drug offences can result in death penalties so travelers definitely should not take the risk by bringing any illegal narcotics into Singapore. But the result of all the tough laws is a place in the region that is quite low in crime rates. It is one of the safest destinations for female travelers.

With its gleaming high rise buildings, Singapore is one of the most modern cities in Asia due to

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Attractions you won’t want to miss during your stay at the Fairmont Hotel Singapore

The elegant Fairmont Hotel Singapore is the perfect place to stay if you want to enjoy the best that Singapore has to offer. If you’re interested in art, the Singapore Art Museum is a must-see destination! Located in what was once a Catholic boys’ school, the Singapore Art Museum has the largest public collection of modern and contemporary Asian art in the world.

If you’re interested in more modern art and collectibles, you definitely won’t want to miss MINT (Moment of Imagination and Nostalgia with Toys). This impressive collection was amassed by Chang Ya Fa who started collecting at the age of 6. Today his collection of toys and related ephemera like comics and posters amounts to more than 50,000 items, of which only about 3% is actually displayed at any given time in this custom-built 5 story structure. You’ll see everything from pre-war Japanese toys to a teddy bear collection, Chinese comic covers from the 1920s, Tintin collectibles, Disneyana, Betty Boop collectibles and an amazing collection of other items from over 25 countries.

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Why the Fairmont Hotel Singapore?

The Fairmont Hotel Singapore is part of the Fairmont group which is a leader in the international hospitality industry. All Fairmont hotels have a well-earned reputation for excellence, and the Fairmont Hotel Singapore certainly lives up to this high standard.

Located at the crossroads of Singapore’s thriving commercial, cultural, and shopping districts, this elegant complex features 769 luxurious guestrooms and suites, over a dozen restaurants to cater to every taste, first-class business services, and top-notch staff dedicated to the highest standards of service and quality.

Not surprisingly, the Fairmont Hotel Singapore has won many prestigious awards, including:

• Voted One of the world’s Top 20 Best Overseas Business Hotels by  readers of Condé Nast Traveller magazine in 2010

• Received ASEAN Green Hotel Standard for 2010 – 2011

• Named Best Convention Hotel by International Hotel Awards 2011

• And the Fairmont Hotel Singapore received a prestigious Four Star Rating from Forbes Travel Guide 2011

The exceptional amenities available to guests at the Fairmont Hotel Singapore include the exclusive Executive Club. Rooms in this private “hotel within a hotel” are equipped with a large working desk, dual-line phones and High Speed Internet Access. There is even a complimentary boardroom and an elegant lounge that offers a free daily breakfast and evening cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres.

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