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PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, SingaporevsRaffles Hotel Singapore
Both properties are recommended by writers. On balance, Raffles Hotel Singapore ranks slightly better than PARKROYAL on Pickering. Raffles Hotel Singapore has a TripExpert Score of 90 with recommendations from 13 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Rough Guide.
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore
Time Out
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Star Service
Wallpaper
Oyster
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide
Michelin Guide
3 Upper Pickering Street, Singapore 058289, Singapore
From $164/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Time Out "It's a beautiful resort in an urban city, offering sky gardens with picturesque views which makes for a relaxing stay." Full review
Fodor's "The stunning architecture at this hotel integrates environmental principles both inside and out; its lush sky gardens can be seen from the street." Full review
Afar Magazine "The three-towered, blue-and-green glass property is remarkable for its connecting, undulating tiered design inspired by terraced Balinese rice paddies, and the elevated gardens." Full review
Star Service "Guest rooms and suites are similarly nature-inspired, with soft earth-coloured hues. Floor-to-ceiling windows let in the natural sunlight and there is a choice of king or twin beds." Full review
Wallpaper "It's a city with ample green spaces, but even in Singapore you probably wouldn't expect a building to sprout so much greenery from its façade." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"367 spacious, stylish rooms housed in an impressive high-rise inspired by terraced rice fields and teeming with lush sky gardens and green walls." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Rooms are light, crisp and contemporary, with natural wood and soothing green hues, high ceilings and heavenly mattresses." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This “hotel-in-a-garden” is a stylish place to stay, with four floors boasting balconies covered in lush greenery." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide "With four floors of lush greenery and unique, organically shaped terraces, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore certainly stands out among the crowded skyline." Full review
Michelin Guide "The garden-concept design of central Singapore’s Parkroyal Pickering aims to add a unique experience of calm, light, and natural beauty to the ordinary luxury-hotel vision of comfort and convenience" Full review
Raffles Hotel Singapore
Frommer's
Concierge Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide Star Service
Gayot Afar Magazine The Telegraph
Jetsetter 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 Telegraph9.0
"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
