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Raffles Hotel SingaporevsSofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa
Both Raffles Hotel Singapore and Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Raffles Hotel Singapore is preferred by most professionals compared to Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa. Raffles Hotel Singapore has a TripExpert Score of 87 with recommendations from 11 sources like The Telegraph, oyster.com and concierge.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
Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Time Out Frommer's Jetsetter The Telegraph Oyster
Michelin Guide
2 Bukit Manis Road, Sentosa Island 99891, Singapore
From $205/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "The remote location of this resort is ideal for business seminars and leisure visitors who wish to escape." Full review
Insight Guides "This resort-style hotel on a forested hill is so stunning, you might be tempted to park yourself here and not venture into the city."
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Be sure to book a massage at its Spa Botanica.
Time Out "Perched on a cliff overlooking the South China Sea, the Sentosa Resort & Spa is tailor-made for honeymoons." Full review
Frommer's "A nice alternative to the newer and gimmicky hotels on Sentosa, such as the Hard Rock and the expensive Capella, Sentosa Resort and Spa is quiet, classy, and lush." Full review
Jetsetter "An urban garden oasis on Singapore’s purpose-built resort island of Sentosa." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This property, built in the 1930s and located in lush Sentosa, still sports its original colonial charm, but a renovation and re-branding as Sofitel Sentosa has given it an artsy, French-inspired design spin." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa is a massive luxury resort located on the quieter side of Sentosa Island, overlooking the South China Sea." Full review
Michelin Guide "It’s a luxury resort, villas and low buildings scattered across 27 acres of tropical greenery opposite the Sentosa Golf Course. Clean-lined, contemporary rooms and suites look out into courtyards" Full review
