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Q Loft Hotel 1929 @ ChinatownvsRaffles Hotel Singapore
Both properties are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Raffles Hotel Singapore ranks significantly better than Hotel 1929. Raffles Hotel Singapore has a TripExpert Score of 90 with praise from 13 sources such as Hideaway Report, Jetsetter and Concierge.
Q Loft Hotel 1929 @ Chinatown
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Insight Guides
Time Out
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
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
