Hilton Singapore OrchardvsThe Fullerton Hotel Singapore
Both properties are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore is preferred by most professionals compared to Mandarin Orchard Singapore. The Fullerton Hotel Singapore ranks #7 in Singapore with recommendations from 13 publications like Travel + Leisure, Concierge and Lonely Planet.
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
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore Show All Reviews
1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178, Singapore
From $149/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"One of Asia's top hotels... Rooms are oases of comfort, stylish and contemporary." Full review
Concierge
"Still imposing today... it's been a hotel for high-end travelers (especially business types) since 2001."
Lonely Planet
"Occupying what was once Singapore's magnficent, Palladian-style general post office, the marble-lavished Fullerton offers comfortable, elegant, conservative rooms."
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Once home to the General Post Office, the Fullerton is one of Singapore’s grand dames." Full review
Rough Guide
"As impressive as the Raffles, its stunning atrium propped up on massive columns like an Egyptian temple."
Condé Nast Traveler
91.3
"This "lovely remodeled old post office building is in a perfect location," across from the city-state's iconic Merlion statue and near the Asian Civilisations Museum and Esplanade Theatres on the Bay." Full review
Time Out
"Only some of the award-winning hotel’s 400 rooms offer unobstructed views of the city, so be sure to request for one when booking." Full review
Star Service
"This classic-made-modern luxury hotel stands in the heart of the Civic district, within walking distance of Raffles Place MRT station and the Esplanade." Full review
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Sadly, staffers are sometimes hard to reach in the event of special requests or advance questions.
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Stepping into The Fullerton Hotel Singapore in the heart of the city is like taking a trip through time." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"How did it strike you on arrival?This Neo-classical grand dame is stately yet buzzy. There's constant traffic in the lobby area - it's a popular meeting venue for execs from the..." Full review
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Just make sure you book weeks in advance to get a table.