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Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke QuayvsThe Fullerton Hotel Singapore
Both properties are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore is the choice of most writers compared to Swissotel Merchant Court Singapore. The Fullerton Hotel Singapore scores 90 with praise from 13 publications such as Forbes Travel Guide, Jetsetter and Concierge.
Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay
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Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Star Service
20 Merchant Road, Singapore 058281, Singapore
From $192/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "Merchant Court is beautifully located in the city center, within easy walking distance of Chinatown and the historic and financial districts." Full review
Fodor's "The trend toward developing no-frills hotels for business travelers led the Raffles Group to open Merchant Court, in the Boat Quay district."
Lonely Planet "Rising up like a mini-city beside the Singapore River are the expansive terraces of the Merchant Court."
Rough Guide "One of downtown’s best located hotels, well placed for Clarke and Boat quays and with part of its Ellenborough Market Café encroaching on the riverside promenade itself."
Star Service "On the banks of the Singapore River, opposite Clarke Quay, this serves as the flagship of Raffles International's moderately priced Merchant Court brand." Full review
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Wheelchair-accessible units are available upon request.
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore Frommer's
Concierge Lonely Planet
Oyster Rough Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178, Singapore
From $149/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "One of Asia's top hotels... Rooms are oases of comfort, stylish and contemporary." Full review
Concierge "Still imposing today... it's been a hotel for high-end travelers (especially business types) since 2001."
Lonely Planet "Occupying what was once Singapore's magnficent, Palladian-style general post office, the marble-lavished Fullerton offers comfortable, elegant, conservative rooms."
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"Once home to the General Post Office, the Fullerton is one of Singapore’s grand dames." Full review
Rough Guide "As impressive as the Raffles, its stunning atrium propped up on massive columns like an Egyptian temple."
Condé Nast Traveler91.3
"This "lovely remodeled old post office building is in a perfect location," across from the city-state's iconic Merlion statue and near the Asian Civilisations Museum and Esplanade Theatres on the Bay." Full review
Time Out "Only some of the award-winning hotel’s 400 rooms offer unobstructed views of the city, so be sure to request for one when booking." Full review
Star Service "This classic-made-modern luxury hotel stands in the heart of the Civic district, within walking distance of Raffles Place MRT station and the Esplanade." Full review
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Sadly, staffers are sometimes hard to reach in the event of special requests or advance questions.
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Stepping into The Fullerton Hotel Singapore in the heart of the city is like taking a trip through time." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "How did it strike you on arrival?This Neo-classical grand dame is stately yet buzzy. There's constant traffic in the lobby area - it's a popular meeting venue for execs from the..." Full review
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Just make sure you book weeks in advance to get a table.
