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Sleepy Sam's Bed & BreakfastvsMandarin Oriental, Singapore
Both hotels are recommended by professionals. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore scores significantly better than Sleepy Sam's Bed & Breakfast. Mandarin Oriental, Singapore scores 87 with endorsements from 10 reviews including Frommer's, Condé Nast Traveler and concierge.com.
Sleepy Sam's Bed & Breakfast
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Time Out
Frommer's
54 Bussorah Street, Singapore, Singapore
From $0/night
- Free Internet
Lonely Planet "Sleepy Sam's – located in the heart of Kampong Glam – continues to hover near the top of Singapore's best-hostel rankings thanks to its laidback ambience."
Rough Guide Star
"Brilliantly placed in the heart of the Arab St area, with a few private rooms plus mixed and women-only dorms."
Time Out "Situated just a stone’s throw from the Sultan Mosque, in what used to be the Sultan’s palace grounds – not bad for $25 a night – Sleepy Sam’s has character by the bucketload." Full review
Frommer's "One of the island’s most beloved back-packer options is set in lovely row of restored houses in the Malay heritage area, Kampong Glam." Full review
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure Time Out
Star Service
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
The Telegraph 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 Telegraph9.0
"Luxuriously-appointed rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows framing postcard-perfect views of the ocean, the bay or the city." Full review
