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- Singapore
- Raffles Hotel
Raffles Hotel
The Raffles Hotel is a grand Victorian edifice rising from the
pavements of the colonial district. Its elegant charm has enticed
writers and entertainers such as Somerset Maugham, Rudyard Kipling,
Joseph Conrad and Charlie Chaplin. Singapore Slings have become the
hallmark of the Long Bar. Here ceiling fans whirr above the heads
of expatriates and tourists as they sip smart cocktails in superb
comfort. The Tiffin Room is best known for its afternoon teas and
sumptuous Saturday night buffets. Gin and tonics alongside the odd
game of snooker can be enjoyed at the Bar & Billiard. Other
distractions include an upper-level museum containing vignettes and
photographs on the lives of Charlie Chaplin, Elizabeth Taylor,
Richard Burton and Noel Coward, as well as a Victorian-style
playhouse and numerous specialty shops and restaurants.
Information & Facts
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Language
Singapores official languages are English, Mandarin,
Malay and Tamil. A patois called Singlish, or Singaporean English
is widely spoken. It is the by-product of mixing English, Chinese
and Malay syntax and idiom.
Money
Singapore's currency is the Singapore Dollar (SGD), which is
divided into 100 cents. The US and Australian Dollars, Yen and
British Pound are also accepted in the larger shopping centres.
Major credit cards are accepted in hotels, shops and restaurants.
ATMs are widely distributed and banks advance cash against the
major credit cards. Travellers cheques can be cashed at banks or
licensed moneychangers and at selected hotels. Banks are open
daily, but some do not do foreign exchange on Saturdays.
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