Marina Bay SandsvsHilton Singapore Orchard
Both Marina Bay Sands and Mandarin Orchard Singapore are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Marina Bay Sands scores slightly better than Mandarin Orchard Singapore. Marina Bay Sands comes in at #4 in Singapore with endorsements from 13 reviews such as Condé Nast Traveler, Star Service and The Telegraph.
Marina Bay Sands Show All Reviews
10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956, Singapore
From $311/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Hotel guests have access to the rooftop SkyPark... here you'll find Singapore's coolest pool, with an infinity edge that appears to drop right into Singapore's downtown skyline." Full review
Fodor's
"This hotel has already become a Singaporean icon. The resort has drawn oohs and ahs for its dazzling architecture, and its stunning array of dining, shopping, and entertainment options." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Part of the ambitious Marina Bay Sands casino/retail complex, the Sands hotel is famed for its amazing rooftop infinity pool, which straddles across the roofs of the three hotel buildings." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The casino hotel is a mini-city that has 2,560 guest rooms and seven restaurants helmed by such renowned chefs as Daniel Boulud, Guy Savoy, and Tetsuya Wakuda." Full review
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At night, head to the two floating nightclubs—the perfect end to a day in Asia's eye-popping new playground.
Rough Guide
"At a stroke Marina Bay Sands has become the largest hotel in Singapore, with an astonishing 2500 rooms."
Star Service
"Rooms facing the city and Marina Bay do not have balconies but offer great city views. " Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"At 57 stories, Marina Bay Sands towers above Singapore. It seems fitting, then, that the massive hotel’s amenities rise to the occasion as well." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"You'll lack for nothing as your stay becomes an experience." Full review
Gayot
"This casino-resort extravaganza wows travelers with its spectacular architecture and endless array of offerings."
Afar Magazine
"See the top floor for great view. Remarkable architecture." Full review
Hilton Singapore Orchard
333 Orchard Road, Singapore 238867, Singapore
From $111/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This tour group favorite is brilliantly located in the center of Orchard Road." Full review
Fodor's
"The grand main lobby has black-and-white Italian marble and a huge mural, 87 Taoist Immortals, which is based on an 8th-century Chinese scroll." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located in the Orchard Road shopping district, this 1,051-room hotel is popular with both business travelers and tour groups." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"The hotel is still at the top of its game, luxurious to a fault, well placed right in the middle of Orchard Rd, and has its own high-end mini-mall, too."
Time Out
"The rooms, decorated in soothing neutral colours, marry elegance with comfort; and there are recreational facilities galore, including tennis and squash courts." Full review
Star Service
" Slightly higher standards are available at the nearby Hilton, but this place has a welcome local flavor that will suit frugal travelers in search of good value." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale Mandarin Orchard Singapore is a massive 1,077-room hotel with a prime location next to the large Mandarin Gallery shopping mall." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Hansel by Jo Soh is a great local brand with pretty and quirky fashion for ladies. Named for her pet dog, the store's past season themes have included inspiration from puffins, kueh lapis..." Full review
Lonely Planet
"An elegant yet informal place." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This 45-year-old Meritus property has everything going for it: a prime location in the heart of Orchard Road, access to dining outlets and retail therapy on its doorstep and, best of all, affordable rates." Full review