Hilton Singapore OrchardvsSwissotel The Stamford Singapore
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Mandarin Orchard Singapore is the choice of most professionals compared to Swissotel The Stamford Singapore. Mandarin Orchard Singapore comes in at 87 with endorsements from 10 publications such as Time Out, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
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
Swissotel The Stamford Singapore
2 Stamford Road, Singapore 178882, Singapore
From $225/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"With more than a thousand rooms and 73 floors, this immense tower is the tallest hotel in Southeast Asia." Full review
Fodor's
"Catering to business executives, the 70-story twin towers of the Stamford and the Plaza are among the tallest hotels in the world." Full review
Rough Guide
"The views are as splendid as you’d expect from one of the tallest hotels in the world, with over a thousand rooms."
Insight Guides
"Formerly the world’s tallest hotel until it was supplanted in mid 1999, this hotel is practically part of the large shopping complex Raffles City."
Time Out
"A popular choice with flight crews and big tour groups, it has an air of hustle and bustle." Full review
Star Service
"Set atop City Hall MRT interchange, only two blocks from the British-colonial enclave, Civic District, one of Singapore's most historic neighborhoods, Swissotel The Stamford is superbly situated." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Remains one of the city's most desirable addresses for its panoramic views, excellent facilities and unrivalled access to Singapore’s shops and restaurants." Full review
Jetsetter
"A five-star stay in the heart of fast-paced Singapore, with breakfast, dining discounts and bicyle hire." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Everyone raves about IM Pei's iconic Swissôtel, the tallest hotel in Southeast Asia." Full review