InterContinental Singapore, the only world class hotel in Singapore to preserve Peranakan artistry in a shophouse-style setting, is located next to Bugis Junction shopping complex, Singapore's first glass-covered, air-conditioned shopping street. Descendants of the Chinese traders and local Malay women from as early as the 17th century, the Peranakans blend Chinese art and Malay style harmoniously to create a unique architectural look. This Singapore hotel, served by an efficient subway network known as the Mass Rapit Transport (MRT), is also located close to the Central Business District, Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Marina Bay, Orchard Road shopping and entertainment district as well as the Chinatown Heritage Centre. ... [+] More The Sentosa Island resort is only a short 10 minutes drive away.