Raffles Hotel SingaporevsWink Capsule Hostel @ Chinatown
Both properties are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Raffles Hotel Singapore is the choice of most writers compared to Wink Hostel. Raffles Hotel Singapore comes in at 87 with positive reviews from 11 reviewers like Fodor's, oyster.com and Afar Magazine.
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
Wink Capsule Hostel @ Chinatown
8A Mosque Street, Singapore 059488, Singapore
From $246/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"Caters to a new breed of young-at-heart backpack style travelers...those who can afford something more high-end but prefer the camaraderie and communal environment of a hostel." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"The Wink Hostel caters to tech-loving backpackers, and it gets a few budget travelers who have more disposable income than the traditional hosteler." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Located in a restored shophouse in the heart of Chinatown, flashbacker favourite Wink merges hostel and capsule-hotel concepts." Full review