Perak HotelvsHilton Singapore Orchard
Both hotels are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Mandarin Orchard Singapore scores significantly better than Perak Hotel. Mandarin Orchard Singapore comes in at #12 in Singapore with approval from 9 reviewers like Afar Magazine, oyster.com and Rough Guide.
Perak Hotel
12 Perak Road, Singapore 208133 , Singapore
From $66/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Frommer's
"This small hotel on the edge of Little India feels like a quaint Bed & Breakfast." Full review
Concierge
"The Perak Hotel (formerly Perak Lodge) is as famous in its own way as Raffles: It has long been Singapore's best little budget hotel."
Lonely Planet
"A long-time favourite, the Perak Hotel... mixes a classy colonial exterior with an oriental interior complete with Buddha statues and quaint sitting and meditation spaces." Full review
Rough Guide
"Set within a nicely restored shophouse and somewhat sedate – probably not a bad thing given the hullaballoo of Little India."
Time Out
"Tucked behind the Little India Arcade, the Perak Hotel is ideal for soaking up local colour, while simultaneously offering a respite from the area’s hectic vibe." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"The Perak Hotel is a tiny, two-pearl hotel with 35 rooms at the edge of Singapore’s bustling Little India district." 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