The Fullerton Bay Hotel SingaporevsRaffles Hotel Singapore
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore ranks slightly better than Raffles Hotel Singapore. The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore comes in at 94 with approval from 15 sources including Travel + Leisure, Jetsetter and Wallpaper.
The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore Show All Reviews
80 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049326, Singapore
From $339/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Travel + Leisure
"The Premier Bay View Rooms with Jacuzzis—there are only two in the hotel—have 12-foot ceilings, Marina Bay views, and a whirlpool tub." Full review
Time Out
"You couldn’t ask for a perfect positioning than that of the Fullerton Hotel and Fullerton Bay Hotel – both of which are perched right on the banks of the Singapore River." Full review
Star Service
"Its exciting and glamorous modern design, exemplary service, fine dining, and devilishly stylish accommodations are calling cards that keep savvy travelers coming back again and again." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"From the stunning views of the bay to the interior design, the waterfront Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore is the definition of chic." Full review
Frommer's
"Nearing a century old, this historic building was once the General Post office." Full review
Fodor's
"Set along a historic pier, the Fullerton Bay Hotel is built completely over water." Full review
Wallpaper
"The newest spot at Fullerton Bay can be found within the protected confines of Clifford Pier." Full review
Afar Magazine
"A gleaming glass box floating in the Marina, the Fullerton Bay is a sleek and sophisticated choice in the heart of modern Singapore." Full review
Jetsetter
"A modern showplace that winks at the city-state’s colonial heritage while celebrating its boomtown present." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Occupying what was once Singapore's magnificent, Palladian-style general post office, the grand old Fullerton offers classically elegant rooms in muted tones." Full review
Raffles Hotel Singapore 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 Telegraph
9.0
"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