Raffles Hotel Singapore vs JEN Singapore Tanglin by Shangri-La
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Raffles Hotel Singapore scores significantly higher than Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore. Raffles Hotel Singapore ranks #5 in Singapore with positive reviews from 13 reviews such as Condé Nast Traveler, Rough Guide and The Telegraph.
Raffles Hotel Singapore
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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."
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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."
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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)."
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Rough Guide
"The modern extension is a mixed bag, but the Raffles remains refreshingly low-rise and still has colonial-era charm in spades."
JEN Singapore Tanglin by Shangri-La
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1A Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249716, Singapore
From $188 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Traders doesn't look like a value-for-money hotel... but that's how it advertises itself -- and it's certainly a bargain for leisure travelers in Singapore."
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Fodor's
"Connected to the Tanglin Mall, this hotel has all the necessary comforts—including those for travelers with disabilities."
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Star Service
"Located next to The Regent, this value-oriented offshoot from Shangri-La operates along the lines of Marriott’s Courtyard brand: friendly, efficient and well-priced."
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Oyster
Upscale
"An outdoor pool (which is fairly uncommon in Singapore), a spa and 24-hour gym, a Club Lounge, and a handful of dining spots."
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Star Service
"This is a fine midrange hotel, but Westerners may find the relatively small rooms constricting—but this is common for Singapore hotel rooms in this price range."
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