About the HotelLocal Guide
Local Time
10.56pm
(GMT+8)
Local Weather
High: 33C/91F
Low: 23C/73F
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Facts for the Traveller
Singapore is a dynamic city-state that possesses an intriguing blend of cuisines, arts and architecture. A cultural bridge between the East and the West, Singapore brims with unbridled energy and exciting events.Plug TypeLanguageEnglish, Mandarin, Malay and TamilPopulation5.18 millionTime ZoneGMT + 8 hoursMeasuresMetricVoltage220/240 voltsMobile PhonesGSM 900/1800Foreigners holding travel documents issued by certain countries require either a Business or Social Visit visa. For more information, please visit the Singapore Immigration Web site.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 travelers 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)
GST is applied at the rate of 7% of value of almost all goods and services consumed in Singapore. Generally, there is a 10% service charge added to the bill. If this charge is not included, then you may tip the waiter 10% or whatever you feel is appropriate. Tipping taxi drivers is not customary, and it is, in fact, discouraged.Bank Hours8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday through Friday
8:30am to 1pm, SaturdayOffice Hours9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday
9 am to 12pm , SaturdayShop HoursShops are generally open from 10 am to 9 pm Monday through 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
Low: 73F
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Sunny, Thunder Showers
Partly sunny with a t-storm in spots
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Low: 24C
High: 90F
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Sunny, Thunder Showers
Some sun with a couple of thundershowers
High: 31C
Low: 24C
High: 88F
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Thunderstorms
Mostly cloudy with a couple of t-storms
High: 31C
Low: 23C
High: 88F
Low: 73F
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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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