There was a recent survey carried out by the American-owned Travel and Leisure magazine to find out the best hotels in the world. The results for the Top 100 best hotels were released in its August 2007 issue.
Surprisingly, the top spot was taken by a hotel from Asia - Oberoi Udaivilas, from India!
Accordinding to the magazine, hotels in Asia have consistently scored high marks in past years, but this is the first time an Asian property has grabbed the No.1 spot.
Besides India doing its continent proud, Thailand also smiles its way to the top. Perennial favourite The Oriental Bangkok secures the No. 3 spot, trailing behind only Oberoi Udaivilas and Singita Sabi Sand of South Africa.
Being a proud citiizen of Singapore, always striving to improve and add more feathers to its cap, I naturally started to zoom in to find out where the country stands amidst the world's best.
The verdict?
Our country's best hotels stand at No. 33, 40, 77, and 91. They are Ritz-Carlton Millenia, Raffles Hotel, Fullerton Hotel, and Four Seasons Hotel respectively.
Compare that with how the other countries in Asia fare with their nation's best.
Our traditional competitor Hong Kong trailed 4 spots behind, with The Peninsula taking the No. 37 spot. Taipei's Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel stands at No. 79. Shanghai's Four Seasons Hotel stands at No. 97.
So, ok lah, it's really not too bad for a little red dot, right?
P.S. By the way, there is a Top 10 list for the World's Best International Airlines. Guess which airline maintains its No. 1 spot? No prizes for guessing it right :)
Always a great way to fly.
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