Swissotel The Stamford SingaporevsPerak Hotel
Swissotel The Stamford Singapore and Perak Hotel are both endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Swissotel The Stamford Singapore ranks significantly better than Perak Hotel. Swissotel The Stamford Singapore comes in at 81 with recommendations from 9 sources like oyster.com, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Swissotel The Stamford Singapore
2 Stamford Road, Singapore 178882, Singapore
From $225/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"With more than a thousand rooms and 73 floors, this immense tower is the tallest hotel in Southeast Asia." Full review
Fodor's
"Catering to business executives, the 70-story twin towers of the Stamford and the Plaza are among the tallest hotels in the world." Full review
Rough Guide
"The views are as splendid as you’d expect from one of the tallest hotels in the world, with over a thousand rooms."
Insight Guides
"Formerly the world’s tallest hotel until it was supplanted in mid 1999, this hotel is practically part of the large shopping complex Raffles City."
Time Out
"A popular choice with flight crews and big tour groups, it has an air of hustle and bustle." Full review
Star Service
"Set atop City Hall MRT interchange, only two blocks from the British-colonial enclave, Civic District, one of Singapore's most historic neighborhoods, Swissotel The Stamford is superbly situated." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Remains one of the city's most desirable addresses for its panoramic views, excellent facilities and unrivalled access to Singapore’s shops and restaurants." Full review
Jetsetter
"A five-star stay in the heart of fast-paced Singapore, with breakfast, dining discounts and bicyle hire." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Everyone raves about IM Pei's iconic Swissôtel, the tallest hotel in Southeast Asia." Full review
Perak Hotel
12 Perak Road, Singapore 208133 , Singapore
From $66/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Frommer's
"This small hotel on the edge of Little India feels like a quaint Bed & Breakfast." Full review
Concierge
"The Perak Hotel (formerly Perak Lodge) is as famous in its own way as Raffles: It has long been Singapore's best little budget hotel."
Lonely Planet
"A long-time favourite, the Perak Hotel... mixes a classy colonial exterior with an oriental interior complete with Buddha statues and quaint sitting and meditation spaces." Full review
Rough Guide
"Set within a nicely restored shophouse and somewhat sedate – probably not a bad thing given the hullaballoo of Little India."
Time Out
"Tucked behind the Little India Arcade, the Perak Hotel is ideal for soaking up local colour, while simultaneously offering a respite from the area’s hectic vibe." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"The Perak Hotel is a tiny, two-pearl hotel with 35 rooms at the edge of Singapore’s bustling Little India district." Full review