ibis Singapore on Bencoolen HotelvsRaffles Hotel Singapore
Both properties are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Raffles Hotel Singapore ranks significantly higher than Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen. Raffles Hotel Singapore ranks #5 in Singapore with endorsements from 13 publications like The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Oyster.
ibis Singapore on Bencoolen Hotel
170 Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189657, Singapore
From $134/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Frommer's
"This new hotel is an okay value for leisure travelers." Full review
Lonely Planet
"With clean rooms decked out in pine and orangey hues... the Ibis group probably hopes visitors extend their stay to match the length of the hotel's name." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"If you’ve stayed in other hotels run by this no-frills chain, you’d probably describe them as functional, modern and a little dull – a perfect match for Singapore, then."
Time Out
"The ibis hotel on Bencoolen Street is Singapore’s first internationally branded economy hotel." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The three-pearl Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen is a clean, budget-friendly choice for business and tourist travelers who want to be in a central location near a major metro stop." Full review
Raffles Hotel Singapore 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 Telegraph
9.0
"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