SO/ Singapore Hotelvsibis Singapore on Bencoolen Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, SO Sofitel Singapore scores marginally higher than Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen. SO Sofitel Singapore comes in at 80 with praise from 6 publications including Star Service, Jetsetter and Condé Nast Traveler.
SO/ Singapore Hotel
35 Robinson Road, Singapore, Singapore
From $156/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Star Service
"Just blocks away from Raffles Place and the Singapore stock exchange, Sofitel So Singapore artfully marries architectural and artistic styles in a spirited fusion that its host city is known for." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The Sofitel So doesn't take itself too seriously, displaying a kind of Ian Schrager-meets-Philippe Starck postmodern whimsy and flair." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Singapore’s first Sofitel brings 19th century French flourishes with a dash of designer flamboyance to the heart of the Central Business District." Full review
Jetsetter
"Hip heritage hotel in Singapore's business district with a rooftop pool and interiors designed by Karl Lagerfeld." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Smart, stylish and swish, with plenty of plus points for those who aren't on business too." Full review
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If more mini-bar items are requested, a droid butler delivers them to you - that's what I'd kidnap!
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