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Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay vs Amara Singapore

Both properties are endorsed by professionals. On balance, Swissotel Merchant Court Singapore scores slightly higher than Amara Singapore. Swissotel Merchant Court Singapore has a TripExpert Score of 80 with recommendations from 6 reviewers including Fodor's, Frommer's and Star Service.

Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay
Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay
7 / 10
20 Merchant Road, Singapore 058281, Singapore
From $192 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Frommer's 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 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 Lonely Planet
"Rising up like a mini-city beside the Singapore River are the expansive terraces of the Merchant Court."
Rough Guide 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 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.
Amara Singapore
Amara Singapore
7 / 10
165 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088539, Singapore
From $168 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Amara, located in the Shenton Way financial district, attracts primarily business travelers, so if your vacation includes a little business, too, this hotel puts you closer to the action." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This classy business hotel is a little too far south to have much appeal to anyone except corporate travellers and those who want to devote themselves to the district of Chinatown."
Star Service Star Service
"Sandwiched between residential and commercial buildings, this modest midrange hotel is just a three-minute walk from Tangjong Pagar MRT station." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This 18-story hotel is part of a vibrant entertainment and shopping complex that's at the business district's south end, and convenient to the MRT station and the commercial and port facilities." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"With a location in the business district, the three-and-a-half-pearl Amara is favored by corporate guests but has a lot to offer leisure travelers too." Full review