Peninsula Excelsior Singapore, A Wyndham HotelvsWink Capsule Hostel @ Chinatown
Both properties are praised by professional travelers. Overall, Wink Hostel is preferred by most writers compared to Peninsula Excelsior Hotel. Wink Hostel ranks #54 in Singapore with accolades from 3 sources including Frommer's, oyster.com and Lonely Planet.
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
Wink Capsule Hostel @ Chinatown
8A Mosque Street, Singapore 059488, Singapore
From $246/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"Caters to a new breed of young-at-heart backpack style travelers...those who can afford something more high-end but prefer the camaraderie and communal environment of a hostel." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"The Wink Hostel caters to tech-loving backpackers, and it gets a few budget travelers who have more disposable income than the traditional hosteler." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Located in a restored shophouse in the heart of Chinatown, flashbacker favourite Wink merges hostel and capsule-hotel concepts." Full review