Q Loft Hotel 1929 @ ChinatownvsJEN Singapore Tanglin by Shangri-La
Both properties are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore scores slightly higher than Hotel 1929. Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore is ranked #27 in Singapore with approval from 9 reviews including Time Out, Wallpaper and Oyster.
Q Loft Hotel 1929 @ Chinatown
50 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089154, Singapore
From $95/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This trendy, inexpensive little place is a real gem in Chinatown, operated by the same people behind the swish New Majestic." Full review
Fodor's
"Comprising five converted shophouses, built in 1929, this hotel successfully blends old-style architecture with a modern interior." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Owned by the same people behind nearby New Majestic, 1929 is also pretty slick, although not in the same class as its big brother." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Hotel 1929 is a hip boutique located in a historic building just outside Chinatown." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Housed inside five refurbished 1929 shophouses, this retro-inspired Chinatown hotel is decorated with vintage designer furniture from hotelier Loh Lik Peng’s private collection." Full review
Rough Guide
"The interior has been renovated to look like a twenty-first-century version of the early 1960s, all very retro chic."
Insight Guides
"Ultra-hip boutique hotel in the heart of Chinatown that has made headlines in numerous design magazines."
Time Out
"In 2002, owner Peng Loh (who also owns the New Majestic) turned five colonial shophouses into this 32-room boutique property." Full review
JEN Singapore Tanglin by Shangri-La
1A Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249716, Singapore
From $188/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Traders doesn't look like a value-for-money hotel... but that's how it advertises itself -- and it's certainly a bargain for leisure travelers in Singapore." Full review
Fodor's
"Connected to the Tanglin Mall, this hotel has all the necessary comforts—including those for travelers with disabilities." Full review
Star Service
"Located next to The Regent, this value-oriented offshoot from Shangri-La operates along the lines of Marriott’s Courtyard brand: friendly, efficient and well-priced." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"An outdoor pool (which is fairly uncommon in Singapore), a spa and 24-hour gym, a Club Lounge, and a handful of dining spots." Full review
Star Service
"This is a fine midrange hotel, but Westerners may find the relatively small rooms constricting—but this is common for Singapore hotel rooms in this price range." Full review
Jetsetter
"Traders Singapore has embraced the best attributes of its nearby sibling: top-notch facilities, a prime city location and flawless service." Full review
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The hotel has five on-site restaurants and bars to choose from.
Wallpaper
"Called Jen Tanglin, the 565-key property’s bold, vibrant interiors are thanks to Hong Kong-based firm BTR, who graced the guest rooms with feature walls painted with local references." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Hipster chic underscores Jen's 565 rooms, from the sculptural furniture pieces and funky wallpaper to the mood lighting that makes the ridiculously comfortable beds appear to levitate." Full review
Time Out
"The more common amenities include a jacuzzi, sauna, steam and treatment rooms, 24-hour gym, and – unexpectedly, judging from Hotel Jen’s façade – a 30-metre-long swimming pool. " Full review