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Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay vs Fairmont Singapore

Both Swissotel Merchant Court Singapore and Fairmont Singapore are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Fairmont Singapore is preferred by most writers compared to Swissotel Merchant Court Singapore. Fairmont Singapore comes in at #19 in Singapore with praise from 8 sources including Oyster, Forbes Travel Guide and Gayot.

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.
Fairmont Singapore
Fairmont Singapore
8 / 10
80 Bras Basah Rd, Singapore 189560, Singapore
From $202 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Ask for a harbor view in the South Tower to enjoy the best views of the financial district skyscrapers overlooking Marina Bay." Full review
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Ask for a harbor view in the South Tower to enjoy the best views of the financial district skyscrapers overlooking Marina Bay.
Concierge Concierge
"Want the luxury of the legendary Raffles Hotel at a slightly more reasonable price? Join the other value-conscious types across the street at the Fairmont."
Star Service Star Service
"The revamped lobby is an oasis of serenity, with soothing lighting, modern sculpture, and the sounds of trickling fountains and ambient music." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This 769-room hotel's sweet spot may be its location above the sprawling Raffles City shopping mall."
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Part of the Raffles City center in Singapore’s downtown core, Fairmont Singapore’s location is ideal for business travelers or vacationers looking to be in the middle of the action." Full review
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