About the HotelLocal Guide
Local Time
4.48am
(GMT+8)
Local Weather
High: 32C/90F
Low: 24C/75F
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Facts for the Traveller
Singapore is a dynamic city-state that possesses a harmonious blend of cuisine, arts and architecture. A cultural bridge between the East and the West, Singapore brims with unbridled energy and exciting events.Plug TypeLanguageEnglish, Mandarin, Malay, TamilPopulation5.18 millionTime ZoneGMT +8 hoursMeasuresMetric SystemVoltage220/440 voltsMobile PhonesGSM 900/1800For stays of less than 90 days, a visa is not required for most travellers from Commonwealth countries, the European Union, and North America. Some travellers holding travel documents issued by certain countries may require a visa to enter Singapore; you may use the link below to learn more.Visa Requirements from the Singapore Immigration Web siteThe Singapore dollar is the unit of money. Like the US dollar, it is divided into 100 cents. It is normally abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or alternatively S$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies. The Singapore dollar is available in 2, 5, 10, 50, 100, 1,000 and 10,000 denomination banknotes.
Credit cards are accepted in major hotels as well as shopping malls. Cash and travellers cheques can be exchanged in licensed exchange offices and international hotels.
Here are the most recent exchange rates for some common currencies.SGD 1.00 equals:
.79 US Dollar (USD) .75 Australian Dollar (AUD) .61 Euro (EUR) .51 British Pound (GBP) 6.16 Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) 39.80 Indian Rupee (INR) 61.77 Japanese Yen (JPY) .97 New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
A 17% surcharge, including government tax, is applicable in most hotels and some private restaurants.Generally, there is a 10% service charge added to the bill. If this charge is not included, then it is appropriate to tip the waiter 10% or whatever you feel is appropriate. Tipping taxi drivers is not customary, and it is, in fact, discouraged.Bank Hours9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday
9.30am to 11.30am, Saturday
Office Hours9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
9am to 1pm, Saturday
Shop Hours10am to 9pm Monday to Saturday. Most shops are open on Sundays.Medical facilities in Singapore are of high standard. Tap water in the hotel is potable and if desired, may be boiled prior to consumption using the facilities provided in-room. Bottled water is also provided, compliments of the hotel.Given Singapore’s tropical climate, lightweight summer clothing is generally sufficient. A suit is appropriate when conducting business. Some restaurants may require a jacket, otherwise smart, casual clothing will suffice.Located just north of the equator, Singapore enjoys warm to hot temperatures all year.
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Intermittent Clouds
Times of sun and clouds
High: 33C
Low: 23C
High: 91F
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Sunny, Thunder Showers
Partly sunny with a t-storm in spots
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Sunny, Thunder Showers
Some sun with a couple of thundershowers
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Thunderstorms
Mostly cloudy with a couple of t-storms
High: 31C
Low: 23C
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Sunny, Thunder Showers
Clouds and sun with a couple of t-storms
High: 31C
Low: 23C
High: 88F
Low: 73F
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