Mandarin Oriental, SingaporevsConrad Centennial Singapore
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore is the choice of most professionals compared to Conrad Centennial Singapore. Mandarin Oriental, Singapore comes in at #3 in Singapore with accolades from 12 reviewers like Gayot, Condé Nast Traveler and Forbes Travel Guide.
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore Show All Reviews
5 Raffles Ave, Marina Square, Singapore 039797, Singapore
From $297/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The most elegant of the Marina Bay atrium-style hotels... The Mandarin Oriental's restaurants and bars are excellent (though expensive), and its hushed, exotic spa is to die for. Service is superb." Full review
Concierge
"The design places a premium on comfort and function, with pillow-top beds, roomy closets, a sizable work station, and ergonomic desk chairs."
Fodor's
"Inside this pyramid-shape Marina Square hotel, the level of service is second to none. Subdued, modern elegance and personal attention are the hallmarks here." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The sumptuous rooms here have stunning views, either over Marina Bay and the ‘durians’ of the Esplanade theatre, or the city skyline."
Travel + Leisure
"This Lion City mainstay, built on reclaimed land, was renovated in 2005, with all 527 rooms and the dramatic, fan-shaped atrium receiving a facelift." Full review
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For an incomparable dinner, witness an energetic cooking theater at Melt.
Time Out
"With its unusual fan-shaped structure and chic, glossy interiors, the Mandarin Oriental makes a long-lasting impression." Full review
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For a view towards Pulau Ubin, ask for the deluxe ocean view room; the Club Harbour suite overlooks the harbour and the city.
Star Service
"Formerly The Oriental, this property is in the same complex as the Marina Mandarin and Pan Pacific, as well as the Suntec City Exhibition and Convention Center." Full review
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The hotel will arrange barbecues around the fifth-floor pool on request.
Gayot
"Even when Formula 1 is not in town, views from the Marina Bay-facing suites encompass the Moshe Safdie-designed Marina Bay Sands."
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Contemporary Asian style and a stunning outdoor pool make Mandarin Oriental, Singapore stand out among the city’s Marina Bay hotels." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Luxuriously-appointed rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows framing postcard-perfect views of the ocean, the bay or the city." Full review
Conrad Centennial Singapore
2 Temasek Blvd, Singapore 038982, Singapore
From $174/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Convenience is key here—nearby are the Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Suntec City, three national museums, and the CBD." Full review
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Guest rooms have lots of little extras, such as a pillow menu (you can choose a pillow to suit your needs), a Conrad teddy bear, and bath salts.
Jetsetter
"Grand, business-friendly sleep with a splurge-worthy spa, hopping bistro and sturnning city views." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Squeezed in among other soaring buildings next to the mall-scape of Suntec City is this classy high-rise, where there's little to disturb you during your stay."
Travel + Leisure
"A 31-story business hotel near the Fountain of Wealth (the world’s largest fountain). ." Full review
Time Out
"The 31-storey exterior is sleek and futuristic; the striking, tree-filled lobby is centred around a curved marble staircase and a postmodern sculpture." Full review
Star Service
"This 31-story hotel focuses on the convention market, but tourists will enjoy the nearby shopping opportunities, and the historical neighborhoods of Chinatown and the colonial city center." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Those looking for a full-service hotel that caters to business travelers need look no further than the contemporary, 507-room Conrad Centennial Singapore." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"This business hotel differentiates itself from competitors with a 24-hour international buffet restaurant that's become a local institution." Full review
Gayot
"This Marina Bay hotel boasts tasteful urban style and a relaxing resort vibe."
Time Out
"Cosy up in a plush armchair or sofa in this warmly decorated setting that transports its patrons to a bygone era. Sumptuous marble pillars paired with a 24-carat gold-leaf ceiling evoke decadence" Full review