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Raffles Hotel SingaporevsSleepy Sam's Bed & Breakfast
Sleepy Sam's Bed & Breakfast and Raffles Hotel Singapore are both recommended by writers. On balance, Raffles Hotel Singapore scores significantly higher than Sleepy Sam's Bed & Breakfast. Raffles Hotel Singapore has a TripExpert Score of 87 with positive reviews from 11 reviews like Travel + Leisure, oyster.com and The Telegraph.
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
Sleepy Sam's Bed & Breakfast
Lonely Planet Rough Guide
Time Out Frommer's
54 Bussorah Street, Singapore, Singapore
From $0/night
- Free Internet
Lonely Planet "Sleepy Sam's – located in the heart of Kampong Glam – continues to hover near the top of Singapore's best-hostel rankings thanks to its laidback ambience."
Rough Guide Star
"Brilliantly placed in the heart of the Arab St area, with a few private rooms plus mixed and women-only dorms."
Time Out "Situated just a stone’s throw from the Sultan Mosque, in what used to be the Sultan’s palace grounds – not bad for $25 a night – Sleepy Sam’s has character by the bucketload." Full review
Frommer's "One of the island’s most beloved back-packer options is set in lovely row of restored houses in the Malay heritage area, Kampong Glam." Full review
