SO/ Singapore HotelvsGrand Copthorne Waterfront
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel and SO Sofitel Singapore are both rated highly by expert writers. On balance, SO Sofitel Singapore scores slightly better than Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel. SO Sofitel Singapore comes in at 80 with recommendations from 6 reviewers such as Oyster, The Telegraph and Jetsetter.
SO/ Singapore Hotel
35 Robinson Road, Singapore, Singapore
From $156/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Star Service
"Just blocks away from Raffles Place and the Singapore stock exchange, Sofitel So Singapore artfully marries architectural and artistic styles in a spirited fusion that its host city is known for." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The Sofitel So doesn't take itself too seriously, displaying a kind of Ian Schrager-meets-Philippe Starck postmodern whimsy and flair." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Singapore’s first Sofitel brings 19th century French flourishes with a dash of designer flamboyance to the heart of the Central Business District." Full review
Jetsetter
"Hip heritage hotel in Singapore's business district with a rooftop pool and interiors designed by Karl Lagerfeld." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Smart, stylish and swish, with plenty of plus points for those who aren't on business too." Full review
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If more mini-bar items are requested, a droid butler delivers them to you - that's what I'd kidnap!
Grand Copthorne Waterfront
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