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Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa, SingaporevsRaffles Hotel Singapore

Both hotels are endorsed by writers. On balance, Raffles Hotel Singapore is preferred by most professionals compared to Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa. Raffles Hotel Singapore has a TripExpert Score of 87 with approval from 11 reviewers such as Gayot, concierge.com and Rough Guide.

Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa, Singapore
7/10
No.101 Siloso Road, Sentosa Island 098970, Singapore
From $280/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Set on an immaculate white-sand beach fringed with coconut palms, this is Singapore's only true beachfront hotel." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"It's a vast, arc-shape building facing the sea that's popular with both conventions and Singaporean families escaping to the beach for the weekend." Full review
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Ask for a room facing the water, or else your view will be of a grassy knoll.
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"With Singapore’s throbbing mainland just a 20-minute drive away, the Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa Resort offers the best of both worlds: tropical relaxation and easy access to one of Southeast..." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Swanky affair, in secluded grounds above Tanjong Beach, with a spa featuring outdoor pools and imported mud from New Zealand."
Time Out Time Out
"The only beachside property in all of Singapore... the Shangri-La Rasa on Sentosa allows guest to walk right out past the pool and onto a private beach area on the western end of Siloso Beach." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Singapore's only true beachfront resort is ideal for a short family break." Full review
Raffles Hotel Singapore
8/10
1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673, Singapore
From $725/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Frommer's 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 Concierge
"This legendary property, built in 1887, is probably Singapore's most famous tourist attraction."
Oyster 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 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 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 Star Service
"The spirit of this old dame manages to shine through, and she deserves all the pleasantries bestowed upon her." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This 103-room colonial grand dame dating to 1887 offers an equally impressive list of modern business facilities."
Afar Magazine 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 Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"If you have the budget for just one indulgence, make it a stay at Raffles Singapore." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"One of the world’s most famous hotels, operating since 1887 in high colonial style." Full review
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