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This photograph, taken from Swissotel The Stamford (previously known as The Westin Stamford) at Raffles City shows two freeform outdoor swimming pools and six tennis courts. These hotel facilities are shared between sister hotels, Fairmont Singapore (previously known as The Westin Plaza or Raffles The Plaza) and Swissotel The Stamford. Other buildings in Raffles City surround the place. Title devised by Library staff.
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