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InterContinental Singapore, an IHG HotelvsGrand Copthorne Waterfront
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, InterContinental Singapore is the choice of most professionals compared to Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel. InterContinental Singapore is ranked #8 in Singapore with accolades from 11 sources such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
InterContinental Singapore, an IHG Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Time Out
Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide
Oyster
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
80 Middle Rd, Singapore 188966, Singapore
From $210/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "While the hotel remains unmistakably modern and efficient, it's been admirably successful in infusing signatures of the local Peranakan style." Full review
Fodor's "With its Chinese paintings, wooden paneling, British colonial furnishings, elegant chandeliers, and little foyers, this Bugis Junction hotel exudes old Singapore." Full review
Jetsetter "Old World elegance in Marina Bay with Peranakan artistry, a rooftop garden and three restaurants." Full review
Lonely Planet "A top-class hotel with impeccable Singaporean style."
Rough Guide "The hotel is luxurious and has all the amenities you could want, and rates can fall by a quarter at weekends."
Time Out "Situated in a clutch of restored 1920s shophouses, the InterContinental is a luxurious nostalgia kick." Full review
Star Service "Offers easy access to both retail pleasures and public transportation, as it sits directly on top of Bugis MRT station and within the huge Bugis Junction shopping complex." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"In the hotel’s 403 rooms and 19 suites, you’ll see a unique design throughout that incorporates a Western sensibility with a distinct Peranakan culture." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"InterContinental Singapore is a large, centrally located luxury hotel, with 403 spacious guest rooms and suites." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The atmospheric Straits Chinese-inspired lobby — complete with recently revamped Shophouse rooms and suites — is a huge draw." Full review
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Fodor's Lonely Planet Time Out Oyster Star Service
392 Havelock Road, Singapore 169663, Singapore
From $184/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Large windows throughout this hotel give full focus to the Singapore River. Standard rooms have a resort feel with their parquet floors and rattan furniture." Full review
Lonely Planet "Of the several hotels clustered at the Robertson Quay end of the river (the closest MRT is Tiong Bahru, but it’s not within walking distance), the fanciest is this imposing place."
Time Out "Though located at the end of Robertson Quay, this riverside hotel is more suited to corporate travellers than tourists." Full review
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"The 574-room Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel is an upper-middle-range property by the river, offering views of the city and its surroundings." Full review
Star Service "Along Singapore River but far removed from the heart of the action, this bland place seems far past its prime, through low prices ensure its popularity among Asian travelers and tour groups." Full review
