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Raffles Hotel SingaporevsVillage Hotel Albert Court by Far East Hospitality
Raffles Hotel Singapore and Village Hotel Albert Court by Far East Hospitality are both highly recommended by experts. On balance, Raffles Hotel Singapore ranks significantly better than Village Hotel Albert Court by Far East Hospitality. Raffles Hotel Singapore is ranked #5 in Singapore with recommendations from 13 reviewers including Gayot, Afar Magazine and Jetsetter.
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
Village Hotel Albert Court by Far East Hospitality Frommer's Rough Guide
Insight Guides
Time Out
Fodor's Oyster
Lonely Planet
180 Albert Street, Singapore 189971, Singapore
From $172/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "This eight-story boutique hotel has revitalized a block of charming prewar shophouses and given it Western-style comforts." Full review
Rough Guide "This self-styled boutique hotel benefits from preserved shophouse facades and amenities such as a gym, jacuzzi and sauna."
Insight Guides "A boutique hotel adjacent to the Little India district."
Time Out "The building, a refurbished pre-war shophouse complete with a tropical courtyard, has got plenty of character." Full review
Fodor's "The staff is enthusiastic, and this attitude infects the mostly European guests." Full review
Oyster Mid-Range
"The prime location next to popular Little India is the stand-out feature at the mid-range chain hotel Village Hotel Albert Court by Far East Hospitality." Full review
Lonely Planet "A short walk south of Little India is this colonial-era hotel, in a shophouse redevelopment that now shoots up eight storeys." Full review
