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Raffles Hotel SingaporevsRoyal Plaza on Scotts
Both Raffles Hotel Singapore and Royal Plaza on Scotts are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Raffles Hotel Singapore ranks significantly better than Royal Plaza on Scotts. Raffles Hotel Singapore comes in at 87 with approval from 11 sources such as The Telegraph, Jetsetter and oyster.com.
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
Royal Plaza on Scotts
Fodor's
Time Out
Forbes Travel Guide Oyster
25 Scotts Rd, Singapore 228220, Singapore
From $279/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's "The lobby here makes a statement with Italian marble floors, two grand staircases, Burmese teak paneling, stained-glass skylights, and tapestries." Full review
Time Out "One of a few of Singapore's round-the-clock art spaces, this hotel venue is host to invited galleries showing a wide range of contemporary and more traditional art." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel is a 511 room hotel ideally situated in the heart of the Orchard Road shopping district in Singapore." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"The 511-room Royal Plaza on Scotts is an older upscale hotel located in the heart of the action on Orchard Road, surrounded by shopping malls and dining spots." Full review
