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Mandarin Oriental, SingaporevsThe Fullerton Hotel Singapore
Both hotels are recommended by professionals. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore scores slightly better than The Fullerton Hotel Singapore. Mandarin Oriental, Singapore comes in at #3 in Singapore with approval from 12 publications including Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore Frommer's Concierge Lonely Planet
Oyster
Rough Guide
Condé Nast Traveler Time Out Star Service Forbes Travel Guide Condé Nast Traveler 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 Traveler91.3
"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.
