InterContinental Singapore, an IHG HotelvsJEN Singapore Tanglin by Shangri-La
Both InterContinental Singapore and Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, InterContinental Singapore is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore. InterContinental Singapore scores 88 with praise from 11 sources like The Telegraph, Fodor's and Frommer's.
InterContinental Singapore, an IHG Hotel 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 Telegraph
8.0
"The atmospheric Straits Chinese-inspired lobby — complete with recently revamped Shophouse rooms and suites — is a huge draw." 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