Shangri-La SingaporevsOrchard Hotel Singapore
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore ranks significantly better than Orchard Hotel Singapore. Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore comes in at #12 in Singapore with recommendations from 11 publications like Fodor's, Rough Guide and Forbes Travel Guide.
Shangri-La Singapore Show All Reviews
22 Orange Grove Rd, Singapore 258350, Singapore
From $246/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This elegant and airy hotel is just far enough off the main drag of Orchard Road (a 10-minute walk) to have its own sense of remote peacefulness. Spread out and framed in lots of cooling..." Full review
Concierge
"The Shangri-La's magnificent 750-room property, centered around 15 acres of lush tropical gardens, is the closest thing to a resort hotel in Singapore."
Fodor's
"For 30 years the Shangri-La has been one of Singapore's top hotels. Presidents have stayed here, but all travelers are treated to the same excellent service." Full review
Jetsetter
"A stay at Shangri-La Hotel Singapore places you in the heart of Singapore, minutes from Tanglin Shopping Centre and close to National Orchid Garden. This 5-star hotel is within close..." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 747-room Shangri-La Hotel Singapore is a luxury chain hotel with spacious rooms spread across three separate wings." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Three wings consisting of unusually shaped rooms (imagine odd angles and curves) on 15 landscaped acres a few blocks from pedestrian-friendly Orchard Road. ." Full review
Rough Guide
"This old faithful still epitomizes elegance, with seven-hundred-plus rooms set in oodles of landscaped greenery."
Time Out
"Sprawled out across 15 acres of greenery in the heart of the city, Shangri- La opened in 1971 but remains one of the best hotels in town." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Its timeless, sophisticated vibe resonates throughout, from the grand dual lobbies to bougainvillea-filled balconies." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"After decades in business as Shangri-La's maiden property, this gorgeous grand dame of luxury continues to deliver." Full review
Orchard Hotel Singapore
442 Orchard Road, Singapore 238879, Singapore
From $113/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"There's a pleasant buzz about the Orchard Hotel. Perhaps it's the giant wrought-iron clock in the center of the lobby, ticking away the time in London, Tokyo, Singapore, and New York,..." Full review
Fodor's
"Its proximity to the activity on Orchard Road, several embassies, and the Botanic Gardens has no doubt contributed to this hotel's popularity." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Orchard has a much lower profile than its big-brand neighbours on Orchard Rd and can't claim the same levels of luxury that most of these offer."
Star Service
"The hotel is composed of two towers; the accommodations in the Orchard Wing have received much-needed makeovers, while the rooms in the Claymore Wing remain in good shape." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 656-room Orchard Hotel Singapore is an upscale property next to the infamous Orchard Towers and near Orchard Road's major shopping areas." Full review