The Scarlet SingaporevsJEN Singapore Tanglin by Shangri-La
Both properties are praised by professional travelers. Overall, The Scarlet Singapore scores marginally better than Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore. The Scarlet Singapore has a TripExpert Score of 81 with approval from 8 reviews like Lonely Planet, Oyster and Star Service.
The Scarlet Singapore
33 Erskine Road, Singapore 069333, Singapore
From $160/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"Glamour drips from every chandelier onto the polished black marble floors of this groovy little boutique hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Billed as Singapore’s first luxury boutique hotel, this 80-room property is located in Chinatown, surrounded by eclectic shops and late-19th-century buildings." Full review
Rough Guide
"Housed in an impressive shophouse refurbishment, this boutique hotel has an exceptionally extravagant lobby."
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"To be openly sexy in Singapore is unusual, but the 80-room Scarlet is just that, thanks to smoked-mirror ceilings, gilt wallpaper, black-marble floors, and red-velvet banquettes." Full review
Star Service
"Raffles may have the history, and The Stamford the height, but The Scarlet holds its own among the city's limited number of boutique-hotels." Full review
Jetsetter
"A decadent boutique property in Singapore's atmospheric Chinatown." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Dark, luscious Scarlet offers great service and svelte rooms just around the corner from drinking hot spots Ann Siang Rd and Club Street." Full review
Michelin Guide
"With more emphasis on decadent creature comforts than immediate visual shocks...there’s a private gym, called Flaunt, as well as an outdoor jacuzzi and a meeting room called Sanctum." 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