Peninsula Excelsior Singapore, A Wyndham HotelvsThe Scarlet Singapore
Both hotels are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, The Scarlet Singapore is the choice of most reviewers compared to Peninsula Excelsior Hotel. The Scarlet Singapore scores 76 with positive reviews from 8 sources like Condé Nast Traveler, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
Peninsula Excelsior Singapore, A Wyndham Hotel
No.5 Coleman Street, Singapore 179 805, Singapore
From $351/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"The location really is excellent, in the Historic District within walking distance to Chinatown and Boat Quay, with some fantastic views over the city, the Singapore River, and the marina." Full review
Fodor's
"The hotel is easily accessible from the financial, shopping, and entertainment districts." Full review
Rough Guide
"Really two hotels merged together – as hinted at by the presence of swimming pools at either end, one of which abuts the lobby – and nicely modernized."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Located in the Central Business District, the three-and-half-pearl Peninsula Excelsior Hotel is a massive 600-room high-rise property." Full review
The Scarlet Singapore
33 Erskine Road, Singapore 069333, Singapore
From $160/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"Glamour drips from every chandelier onto the polished black marble floors of this groovy little boutique hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Billed as Singapore’s first luxury boutique hotel, this 80-room property is located in Chinatown, surrounded by eclectic shops and late-19th-century buildings." Full review
Rough Guide
"Housed in an impressive shophouse refurbishment, this boutique hotel has an exceptionally extravagant lobby."
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"To be openly sexy in Singapore is unusual, but the 80-room Scarlet is just that, thanks to smoked-mirror ceilings, gilt wallpaper, black-marble floors, and red-velvet banquettes." Full review
Star Service
"Raffles may have the history, and The Stamford the height, but The Scarlet holds its own among the city's limited number of boutique-hotels." Full review
Jetsetter
"A decadent boutique property in Singapore's atmospheric Chinatown." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Dark, luscious Scarlet offers great service and svelte rooms just around the corner from drinking hot spots Ann Siang Rd and Club Street." Full review
Michelin Guide
"With more emphasis on decadent creature comforts than immediate visual shocks...there’s a private gym, called Flaunt, as well as an outdoor jacuzzi and a meeting room called Sanctum." Full review