Fairmont SingaporevsWink Capsule Hostel @ Chinatown
Both Fairmont Singapore and Wink Hostel are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Fairmont Singapore scores significantly better than Wink Hostel. Fairmont Singapore comes in at #19 in Singapore with praise from 7 reviewers such as oyster.com, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
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
Wink Capsule Hostel @ Chinatown
8A Mosque Street, Singapore 059488, Singapore
From $246/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"Caters to a new breed of young-at-heart backpack style travelers...those who can afford something more high-end but prefer the camaraderie and communal environment of a hostel." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"The Wink Hostel caters to tech-loving backpackers, and it gets a few budget travelers who have more disposable income than the traditional hosteler." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Located in a restored shophouse in the heart of Chinatown, flashbacker favourite Wink merges hostel and capsule-hotel concepts." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Located in a restored shophouse in the heart of Chinatown, flashbacker favourite Wink merges hostel and capsule-hotel concepts. Instead of bunks, dorms feature private, soundproof 'pods',..." Full review