LOCATION, location, location – on this front, Swissôtel Merchant Court trumps the competition hands down.

SITUATED behind Raffles Hotel at Seah Street, Naumi Hotel rises prominently above the neighbouring old shophouses. With a façade of grey steel and crawling vines, you would not suspect it is a luxury boutique hotel targeted at business travellers.

IF your idea of a holiday in an unfamiliar destination involves immersing yourself in what the locals see, hear, taste and feel, then the Link Hotel will be your cup of tea.

It is hard not to gush about Four Seasons Singapore’s service. Sure the PR team knew in advance a travel writer would be dropping off her bags early in the morning on the way to the office. Still, I was prepared to explain my purpose more than once to the staff, or at worse, wade through a mini drama...

Sentosa island's most established five-star resort and spa, The Sentosa, is looking ever more peaceful, serene and green.

What do you call a person who spends hours and hours on the computer? A nerd? A geek? Here’s a new word to add to your vocabulary – otaku. A unique brand of “geek”, otakus live the real life – online...

 YOU may be in sunny Singapore but if you’re craving for some rustic, classic French flavours in a casual setting, you’ll find it at L’Entrepot Bistrot (#01-02 Block E, Clarke Quay).

 THERE’S more to Swiss cuisine than fondue. To tuck into a variety of traditional Swiss gourmet delicacies along with some European specialties and bistro-style delights, make your way down to the laidback Café Swiss (Level 2, Swissôtel The Stamford).

il Lido Italian Restaurant + Lounge Bar has everything right. The staff attitude is great, the Italian food is heavenly, and the view and ambience incredible.

UPMARKET North Indian restaurants in the heart of the city can be counted on the fingers of one hand. There is the traditional Rang Mahal at The Pan Pacific Hotel Singapore and the slightly snobbish The Song of India along Scotts Road.