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Hilton Singapore OrchardvsRaffles Hotel Singapore
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Raffles Hotel Singapore is preferred by most reviewers compared to Mandarin Orchard Singapore. Raffles Hotel Singapore comes in at 90 with accolades from 13 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, Gayot and Jetsetter.
Hilton Singapore Orchard
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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 Telegraph8.0
"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
Raffles Hotel Singapore Frommer's
Concierge Oyster Travel + Leisure Rough Guide Star Service
Gayot Afar Magazine The Telegraph
Jetsetter 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 Telegraph9.0
"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
