Swissotel The Stamford SingaporevsThe Fullerton Hotel Singapore
Both Swissotel The Stamford Singapore and The Fullerton Hotel Singapore are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore is preferred by most writers compared to Swissotel The Stamford Singapore. The Fullerton Hotel Singapore is ranked #7 in Singapore with recommendations from 13 reviews like Rough Guide, Star Service and Jetsetter.
Swissotel The Stamford Singapore
2 Stamford Road, Singapore 178882, Singapore
From $225/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"With more than a thousand rooms and 73 floors, this immense tower is the tallest hotel in Southeast Asia." Full review
Fodor's
"Catering to business executives, the 70-story twin towers of the Stamford and the Plaza are among the tallest hotels in the world." Full review
Rough Guide
"The views are as splendid as you’d expect from one of the tallest hotels in the world, with over a thousand rooms."
Insight Guides
"Formerly the world’s tallest hotel until it was supplanted in mid 1999, this hotel is practically part of the large shopping complex Raffles City."
Time Out
"A popular choice with flight crews and big tour groups, it has an air of hustle and bustle." Full review
Star Service
"Set atop City Hall MRT interchange, only two blocks from the British-colonial enclave, Civic District, one of Singapore's most historic neighborhoods, Swissotel The Stamford is superbly situated." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Remains one of the city's most desirable addresses for its panoramic views, excellent facilities and unrivalled access to Singapore’s shops and restaurants." Full review
Jetsetter
"A five-star stay in the heart of fast-paced Singapore, with breakfast, dining discounts and bicyle hire." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Everyone raves about IM Pei's iconic Swissôtel, the tallest hotel in Southeast Asia." Full review
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore 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 Traveler
91.3
"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.