The Pool at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore

"Even the central elevator lobby is surrounded by softly trickling pools"

"View the entire 2011 Gold List of the world's best places to stay › Also appeared in the Gold List in 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 Amenities: Pool, Spa, Tennis"

"Restaurants include acclaimed steakhouse Morton’s – with potent Martinis in the adjoining bar Morton's Atrium Bar – and poolside Dolce Vita for scrumptious Italian cuisine"

"On-site facilities also include a small but serene spa and sprawling resort-like swimming pool"

"After you work up an appetite doing laps in the lovely pool, head to the hotel’s ornate Cherry Garden restaurant, which serves authentic Cantonese cuisine, or Dolce Vita, which offers authentic Italian specialties with contemporary indoors or alfresco dining"