Mandarin Oriental, SingaporevsPerak Hotel
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore and Perak Hotel are both endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore is the choice of most professionals compared to Perak Hotel. Mandarin Oriental, Singapore has a TripExpert Score of 87 with praise from 10 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Time Out.
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore Show All Reviews
5 Raffles Ave, Marina Square, Singapore 039797, Singapore
From $297/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The most elegant of the Marina Bay atrium-style hotels... The Mandarin Oriental's restaurants and bars are excellent (though expensive), and its hushed, exotic spa is to die for. Service is superb." Full review
Concierge
"The design places a premium on comfort and function, with pillow-top beds, roomy closets, a sizable work station, and ergonomic desk chairs."
Fodor's
"Inside this pyramid-shape Marina Square hotel, the level of service is second to none. Subdued, modern elegance and personal attention are the hallmarks here." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The sumptuous rooms here have stunning views, either over Marina Bay and the ‘durians’ of the Esplanade theatre, or the city skyline."
Travel + Leisure
"This Lion City mainstay, built on reclaimed land, was renovated in 2005, with all 527 rooms and the dramatic, fan-shaped atrium receiving a facelift." Full review
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For an incomparable dinner, witness an energetic cooking theater at Melt.
Time Out
"With its unusual fan-shaped structure and chic, glossy interiors, the Mandarin Oriental makes a long-lasting impression." Full review
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For a view towards Pulau Ubin, ask for the deluxe ocean view room; the Club Harbour suite overlooks the harbour and the city.
Star Service
"Formerly The Oriental, this property is in the same complex as the Marina Mandarin and Pan Pacific, as well as the Suntec City Exhibition and Convention Center." Full review
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The hotel will arrange barbecues around the fifth-floor pool on request.
Gayot
"Even when Formula 1 is not in town, views from the Marina Bay-facing suites encompass the Moshe Safdie-designed Marina Bay Sands."
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Contemporary Asian style and a stunning outdoor pool make Mandarin Oriental, Singapore stand out among the city’s Marina Bay hotels." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Luxuriously-appointed rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows framing postcard-perfect views of the ocean, the bay or the city." Full review
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