About Singapore

Transportation
Public transportation, including buses and the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) system provides access for visitors to most areas of the island. You can buy a Transit-Link card, which can be used on the MRT and buses.

Taxis can be hired from the taxi stands, roadside or booking by telephone. A booking fee is usually charged when hired by telephone. There is also a surcharge for trips starting from Changi Airport; however, you can take the Airport Shuttle to most hotels within the city.

Climate
Singapore has a mild tropical climate throughout the year. Temperatures reach a maximum of 32-33°C during the day, falling to a pleasant 23-25°C during evening hours.

Population and languages
In Singapore, you will find Chinese, Indian, Malay and Eurasian Communities. There are four official languages: English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil. English is spoken everywhere and it is the common business language of all.

Tourist information
For more information, please visit the Singapore On-Line Guide: http://www.travel.com.sg/sog

Or the Singapore Tourism Board:
http://www.stb.com.sg/

Hotel Information:

Swissotel the Stamford Singapore
2 Stamford Road, Singapore 178882
Tel: +65 6338 8585
http://www.swissotel.com

Grand Plaza Park Hotel
10 Coleman Street, Singapore 179809
Tel: +65 6336 3456
http://www.parkhotelgroup.com

Novotel Clarke Quay
177A River Valley Road, Singapore 179031
Tel: (65) 6338 3333
http://www.novotel.com/

Riverview Hotel
382 Havelock Road, Singapore 169629
Tel: +65 6732 9922
http://www.riverview.com.sg/

Peninsular.Excelsior Hotel
5 Coleman Street Singapore 179805.
Tel: +65 6337 2200
http://www.ytchotels.com.sg

Bayview Hotel Singapore
30 Bencoolen Street Singapore 189621
Tel: +65 6337 2882
http://www.bayviewhotels.com/singapore/

Summerview Hotel
173 Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189642
Tel: +65 6338 1122
http://www.summerviewhotel.com.sg/

YMCA International House
No. 1, Orchard Road, Singapore 238824.
Tel: +65 6336 6000
http://www.ymcaih.com.sg/

Additional accommodation information is available at www.findmeahotel.com