PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, SingaporevsFairmont Singapore
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Fairmont Singapore is the choice of most writers compared to Marina Mandarin Singapore. Fairmont Singapore comes in at 84 with positive reviews from 8 publications including Frommer's, Gayot and Travel + Leisure.
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore
6 Raffles Boulevard,Marina Square, Singapore 039594, Singapore
From $195/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"The atrium of the Marina Mandarin is a colossal 21-story space, but it is peaceful and serene for its size and busy location due to the natural light that streams through skylights." Full review
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Each room has a balcony -- ask for a harborview room.
Fodor's
"The relatively peaceful lobby here has a John Portman–designed atrium that narrows as it ascends 21 floors to a tinted skylight." Full review
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Pastel guest rooms are modern and smart; for the best view, request a room overlooking the harbor.
Time Out
"Rooms at the Marina Mandarin are crisp and elegant – done up in creams, beiges and browns – and all have balconies; some suites even have views of the harbour." Full review
Star Service
"While not as efficient and elegant as the Ritz-Carlton next door, it is certainly on par with the towering adjacent Pan Pacific's fine facilities." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The Marina Mandarin Hotel in Singapore has a marvelous atrium within its triangular walls. This shot was taken from about 15 floors up and shows the hotel lobby with its amazing design...." Full review
Jetsetter
"A five-star stay with an iconic 21-story atrium, elegant rooms, city views, and easy access to the Marina Bay area's exciting shopping options, breakfast included." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
"Passing through the doors of PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore is like stepping through a portal to an enchanting tropical retreat." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Locations in Singapore don’t get much more central than Marina Square, the mixed-use development that’s home to the 583-room Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, which contains, among other attractions, the largest sky-lit atrium in Southeast Asia, an improbably verdant indoor space that does much to soothe travelers as they arrive" Full review
Fairmont Singapore
80 Bras Basah Rd, Singapore 189560, Singapore
From $202/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Ask for a harbor view in the South Tower to enjoy the best views of the financial district skyscrapers overlooking Marina Bay." Full review
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Ask for a harbor view in the South Tower to enjoy the best views of the financial district skyscrapers overlooking Marina Bay.
Concierge
"Want the luxury of the legendary Raffles Hotel at a slightly more reasonable price? Join the other value-conscious types across the street at the Fairmont."
Star Service
"The revamped lobby is an oasis of serenity, with soothing lighting, modern sculpture, and the sounds of trickling fountains and ambient music." Full review
Gayot
"This 769-room hotel's sweet spot may be its location above the sprawling Raffles City shopping mall."
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Part of the Raffles City center in Singapore’s downtown core, Fairmont Singapore’s location is ideal for business travelers or vacationers looking to be in the middle of the action." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Situated in the central business district, the Fairmont Singapore hotel is an enormous complex with 769 guest rooms and 16 restaurants and bars." Full review
Jetsetter
"A contemporary hotel at the crossroads of Singapore’s business and shopping districts." Full review
Michelin Guide
"It may be located in Raffles City but The Fairmont offers nothing but tranquillity, whether you’re by the pool, having a snack at Alligator Pear or sitting on a balcony overlooking the Marina" Full review