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The Parkroyal Hotel Doubles as Urban Jungle

Five-star destination maximizes green space

By Matthew Reitman
April 28, 2016 5:10 am EDT

The Parkroyal Hotel stands out among the office buildings on the Singapore city skyline because of its 984-foot wrap-around garden. The hotel also features an infinity pool overlooking the historic shophouse district and Singapore river. Rooms start at $211 per night.

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