Raffles Hotel SingaporevsMarina Bay Sands
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Marina Bay Sands ranks marginally higher than Raffles Hotel Singapore. Marina Bay Sands is ranked #4 in Singapore with accolades from 13 reviewers including Star Service, Lonely Planet and Condé Nast Traveler.
Raffles Hotel Singapore Show All Reviews
1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673, Singapore
From $725/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"If price is no object, then Raffles will deliver a blend of luxury, history, and colonial ambiance no other hotel can match." Full review
Concierge
"This legendary property, built in 1887, is probably Singapore's most famous tourist attraction."
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"This hotel is a solid luxury choice for business and leisure travelers, and anyone who appreciates history and old-fashioned charm." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Though celebrating its 125th birthday in 2012, the hotel is still a magnet for A-listers (Elizabeth Taylor, Diane von Furstenberg, and Barry Diller have all stayed here)." Full review
Rough Guide
"The modern extension is a mixed bag, but the Raffles remains refreshingly low-rise and still has colonial-era charm in spades."
Star Service
"The spirit of this old dame manages to shine through, and she deserves all the pleasantries bestowed upon her." Full review
Gayot
"This 103-room colonial grand dame dating to 1887 offers an equally impressive list of modern business facilities."
Afar Magazine
"A hotel whose name is instantly recognizable, the Raffles Singapore is pure colonial confection, a landmark maintained in its original style, with liveried Sikh doormen greeting guests." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"If you have the budget for just one indulgence, make it a stay at Raffles Singapore." Full review
Jetsetter
"One of the world’s most famous hotels, operating since 1887 in high colonial style." Full review
Marina Bay Sands Show All Reviews
10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956, Singapore
From $311/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Hotel guests have access to the rooftop SkyPark... here you'll find Singapore's coolest pool, with an infinity edge that appears to drop right into Singapore's downtown skyline." Full review
Fodor's
"This hotel has already become a Singaporean icon. The resort has drawn oohs and ahs for its dazzling architecture, and its stunning array of dining, shopping, and entertainment options." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Part of the ambitious Marina Bay Sands casino/retail complex, the Sands hotel is famed for its amazing rooftop infinity pool, which straddles across the roofs of the three hotel buildings." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The casino hotel is a mini-city that has 2,560 guest rooms and seven restaurants helmed by such renowned chefs as Daniel Boulud, Guy Savoy, and Tetsuya Wakuda." Full review
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At night, head to the two floating nightclubs—the perfect end to a day in Asia's eye-popping new playground.
Rough Guide
"At a stroke Marina Bay Sands has become the largest hotel in Singapore, with an astonishing 2500 rooms."
Star Service
"Rooms facing the city and Marina Bay do not have balconies but offer great city views. " Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"At 57 stories, Marina Bay Sands towers above Singapore. It seems fitting, then, that the massive hotel’s amenities rise to the occasion as well." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"You'll lack for nothing as your stay becomes an experience." Full review
Gayot
"This casino-resort extravaganza wows travelers with its spectacular architecture and endless array of offerings."
Afar Magazine
"See the top floor for great view. Remarkable architecture." Full review