In September, Singapore will host the first round of the 2008 FIA Formula One World Championship. As a first for Formula One the event will be run as an evening event.

The timing of course is to benefit the TV-networks and prime-time TV viewing in Europe: but it will certainly make for a spectacular face against the Singapore skyline. The race is a street circuit which will extend around the downtown and financial districts of Singapore’s compact centre. The track is a total of 5.1-kilometres (3.15-miles) which should offer specatcular backdrops of Marina Bay.
Although Singapore has no shortage of 5-star luxury hotels it would seem silly to not take advantage of the prime location of the hotels which are actually on the circuit. Don’t complain about traffic noise to management though!

Fullerton Hotel Transformed from the Fullerton Building which was built in 1928, this luxury hotel features views of the sunlit atrium, city, river or sea. Its also on the one of the hairpin bends of the Formula One race so this is an ideal spot to see all the action.

Marina Mandarin Choose one of the award-winning club level floors here which include free drinks and canapes every evening. Dark wood panelling off-sets the personal in-house coffee maker, power shower and broadband internet access. Located at the Marina and with direct access to the exclusive Suntec shopping centre this hotel couldn’t be better positioned for all your sightseeing after the big race is finished.

Pan Pacific Singapore Also in Marina Bay, the Pan Pacific Singapore Hotel is adjacent to three shopping malls including Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre and suites offer magnificent views of the city and harbour.

Now be warned: although 5-star rated, these hotels have received mixed reviews from recent guests.
Swissotel, The Stamford The Stamford boasts seventy-three-story Tower Hotel, the tallest hotel in Asia and with 1261 rooms this is not a initmate hotel. Located on Marina Bay too so central to Suntec City and the business district. Unfortunately The Stamford appears to have some issues with poor-sound proofing in the rooms and minimalist decoration not to everyone’s taste. Currently undergoing a refurbishment program, but you’d expect better from a luxury hotel.

Peninsula Excelsior Another central business district hotel: if you stay request a renovated room we have reports of carpet stains and so-so bathrooms in the older rooms