This hotel is rich with the history of Singapore, a stay at the hotel is the highlight of a visit to Singapore. An extensive array of facilities including 24 hours business center. sg 03/09 Location The hotel is ideally situated in the bustling financial district of Singapore, yet it surrounds its guests with surprisingly refreshing peace and ambience. The hotel is just across the road from Colleyer Quay, the historical port for Singapore, and on the east side of the hotel is the Singapore River and Boat Quay with teeming night life. Esplanade , Theatres on the Bay is within walking distance and Raffles City shopping mall, Marina Square shopping mall, Suntec Convention Center and mall are about 5 mins away. Distance 1 kms to city centre 22 kms to the nearest airport (changi) 5 minute walk to the nearest metro station (raffles place) 5 km to the nearest station (tanjong pagar) 2 minute walk to the nearest bus stop 1 km to the nearest fair site (suntec convention centre) Rooms Extreme luxury is present in every detail and the stylish and chic accommodation offers guests a fresh and contemporary decor that exudes a sense of warmth and comfort. The Courtyard room is about 42 square meters with pastel yellow wall and a full length window with views of the sunlit atrium lobby. The double room has a king size bed while the twin has 2 single beds. The oval sharp writing table and the comfortable arm chair fit nicely into the room. A small box within the full length wardrobe allows guest to leave their shoes there for the staff to pick up from outside the room for shoe shine service. Rooms are equipped with slippers, bathrobes, coffee/tea making facilities, 2 bottles of drinking water and a laptop size safe with a power point that allow charging of laptop at the same time. The bathroom is spacious with black granite vanity top and yellow tone flooring. It has a full size bath tub, a separate standing shower and a sliding door separating the toilet and the bath area. Restaurant Town Restaurant is a vibrant, smart-casual restaurant serving international flavours. Guest could enjoy English Afternoon tea, Indian Curry buffet for lunch on weekday and Chocolate Buffet in the evening over the weekend at The Courtyard. Modern Chinese specialities are served at Jade. Sitting at the apex is San Marco at The Lighthouse, the Italian fine-dining restaurant. Exterior Occupying the original colonial General Post Office, the hotel has been built in and restored into one of Singapore's landmark hotels. With its distinguished Doric columns and statuesque architecture, the hotel represents the height of Palladian architecture. Lobby Decorated in soothing shades of champagne and wood, the lobby accentuates the stately colonial facade.The hotel is a masterpiece of simplicity, comfort and elegance. Japanese bamboo trees soften the look. The spa is currently undergoing renovation work and will open on 01/08/12. During this time the hotel will still provide some spa services to in-house guests. A spa menu is available in all guestrooms.