Hotel Fort CanningvsRaffles Hotel Singapore
Hotel Fort Canning and Raffles Hotel Singapore are both praised by travel writers. Overall, Raffles Hotel Singapore is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Fort Canning. Raffles Hotel Singapore scores 87 with recommendations from 11 reviews including oyster.com, Afar Magazine and Jetsetter.
Hotel Fort Canning
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Rough Guide
Time Out
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
11 Canning Walk, Singapore 178881, Singapore
From $188/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "Absolutely drop-dead gorgeous refit of a colonial complex at the top of Fort Canning Park." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The Hotel Fort Canning is a modern boutique in a beautifully restored historic military building." Full review
Rough Guide "Rooms are spacious, immaculately decorated, and boast a bathtub that’s curiously often either smack in the middle of the room or out towards the window, with blinds for privacy."
Time Out "There are three restaurants in the property – one offering Asian cuisine, one specialising in Italian food and the third being a lounge serving drinks and tapas – two outdoor pools and a spa." Full review
Afar Magazine "Tour the spice garden at Fort Canning Park with a botanist to see and smell chilies of all types as well as lemongrass, galangal, turmeric, curry leaves, limes, ginger, nutmeg, and..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "You don't just get a comfortable stay for your money here — you're also supporting a hotel that's big on sustainability." Full review
Raffles Hotel Singapore
Frommer's
Concierge Oyster
Travel + Leisure Rough Guide
Star Service
Gayot Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Jetsetter 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 Telegraph9.0
"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
