InterContinental Singapore Named Four-star Rating Winner in the 2014 Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards
Singapore - January 27, 2014 - Forbes Travel Guide unveiled its annual list of top rated hospitality establishments worldwide, and InterContinental Singapore is one of the seven properties in Singapore to be awarded the Four-Star rating, as well as being amongst the top 296 luxury hotels in the world to have gained this recognition.
Founded in 1958 as Mobil Travel Guide, Forbes Travel Guide's ratings are the gold standards for global hospitality excellence, based on high standards of judging by a team of verified travel experts and evaluated against the most exacting criteria standards in the industry.
Shantha de Silva, General Manager of InterContinental Singapore said, “We are thrilled to be the recipient of this prestigious award that recognizes the exceptional service and authentic local experiences we deliver to our guests every day. This is a great achievement for us and we look forward to bringing our service presentation to even greater heights to provide the best in class in luxury hospitality.”
"We are delighted to recognize the outstanding commitment to service and guest experience exemplified by our 2014 Star Rating recipients," said Michael Cascone, President of Forbes Travel Guide. "At the core of what we do is recognizing and advocating for properties delivering the best in guest service."
The honorees also included 97 Five-Star hotels, 296 Four-Star hotels, as well as 82 Recommended hotels in the United States, Canada, London, Beijing, Hong Kong, Macau, Shanghai and Singapore.
InterContinental Singapore is a unique luxury hotel, enviably located in the Arts and Heritage precinct of the city, within the historic Bugis district, offering guests an insight into early Singapore life. Peranakan heritage inspired design reflects the authentic ambience of a welcoming Peranakan home whilst the hotel's service presentation combines Singapore's renowned efficiency with warm personal engagement and gracious style. Adjoining the hotel is Bugis Junction shopping mall and Bugis train station, which provide convenient access to various attractions around Singapore. With over 400 luxurious guest rooms, the hotel is an oasis in the city, featuring a rooftop garden, outdoor pool and a range of signature dining options.
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About InterContinental Singapore
A unique landmark set in the heart of historic Bugis and located close to the Central Business District and Marina Bay, InterContinental Singapore is Singapore's only Peranakan-inspired luxury hotel. Situated next to Bugis Junction within the Bras Basah district, it is in Singapore's budding arts and culture precinct, home to numerous museums, arts institutions and monuments. The hotel decor reflects its distinctive Peranakan (Straits Chinese) architecture, ornate art and tapestry. There are 403 guestrooms including Deluxe rooms, the signature Peranakan-inspired Shophouse rooms, Premier rooms, Club InterContinental rooms and a range of luxury suites. Since opening its doors in 1995, InterContinental Singapore has earned and maintained a strong reputation for outstanding service, with prestigious accolades including the 2014 Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Hotel Award; Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor; Top 25, Luxury & Best Service Hotel by TripAdvisor in its 2013 Travelers' Choice® Awards; Best Luxury Hotel by Business Destinations 2012 Travel Awards; Singapore's Leading Meetings & Conference Hotel in the World Travel Awards 2012; and Signature Business Hotel by Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards 2011-2013, Regional Series. Services and facilities include a Peranakan-inspired Club InterContinental Lounge, a lobby lounge, a bar, three restaurants serving Chinese, Japanese and International cuisines; a swimming pool and 24-hour fitness, room service, business center, laundry and valet.
For more information, visit www.intercontinental.com/singapore, https://twitter.com/InterConSin, http://www.facebook.com/ICSingapore or www.instagram.com/InterConSin.
About InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts
The InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand has 170 hotels located in more than 60 countries with local insight that comes from over 60 years of experience. As a brand, we believe that superior, understated service and outstanding facilities are important, but what makes us truly different is the genuine interest we show in our guests. Our desire is to help guests make the most of their time. We connect our well-traveled guests to what's special about a destination, by sharing our knowledge, so they enjoy authentic experiences that will enrich their lives and broaden their outlook. For more information, visit www.intercontinental.com, https://twitter.com/InterConHotels or http://www.facebook.com/intercontinental.
About IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group)
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