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Fairmont SingaporevsRaffles Hotel Singapore
Fairmont Singapore and Raffles Hotel Singapore are both rated highly by experts. On balance, Raffles Hotel Singapore scores significantly higher than Fairmont Singapore. Raffles Hotel Singapore comes in at 90 with praise from 13 sources such as Frommer's, Rough Guide and Oyster.
Fairmont Singapore
Frommer's
Concierge
Star Service
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
Michelin Guide
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
Raffles Hotel Singapore Frommer's Concierge
Oyster Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide Star Service Gayot
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph Jetsetter Show All Reviews
1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673, Singapore
From $725/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "If price is no object, then Raffles will deliver a blend of luxury, history, and colonial ambiance no other hotel can match." Full review
Concierge "This legendary property, built in 1887, is probably Singapore's most famous tourist attraction."
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"This hotel is a solid luxury choice for business and leisure travelers, and anyone who appreciates history and old-fashioned charm." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Though celebrating its 125th birthday in 2012, the hotel is still a magnet for A-listers (Elizabeth Taylor, Diane von Furstenberg, and Barry Diller have all stayed here)." Full review
Rough Guide "The modern extension is a mixed bag, but the Raffles remains refreshingly low-rise and still has colonial-era charm in spades."
Star Service "The spirit of this old dame manages to shine through, and she deserves all the pleasantries bestowed upon her." Full review
Gayot "This 103-room colonial grand dame dating to 1887 offers an equally impressive list of modern business facilities."
Afar Magazine "A hotel whose name is instantly recognizable, the Raffles Singapore is pure colonial confection, a landmark maintained in its original style, with liveried Sikh doormen greeting guests." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"If you have the budget for just one indulgence, make it a stay at Raffles Singapore." Full review
Jetsetter "One of the world’s most famous hotels, operating since 1887 in high colonial style." Full review
