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Orchard Hotel SingaporevsInterContinental Singapore, an IHG Hotel
Both properties are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, InterContinental Singapore is the choice of most professionals compared to Orchard Hotel Singapore. InterContinental Singapore comes in at 88 with approval from 11 reviews including Fodor's, Rough Guide and The Telegraph.
Orchard Hotel Singapore
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Oyster
442 Orchard Road, Singapore 238879, Singapore
From $113/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "There's a pleasant buzz about the Orchard Hotel. Perhaps it's the giant wrought-iron clock in the center of the lobby, ticking away the time in London, Tokyo, Singapore, and New York,..." Full review
Fodor's "Its proximity to the activity on Orchard Road, several embassies, and the Botanic Gardens has no doubt contributed to this hotel's popularity." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Orchard has a much lower profile than its big-brand neighbours on Orchard Rd and can't claim the same levels of luxury that most of these offer."
Star Service "The hotel is composed of two towers; the accommodations in the Orchard Wing have received much-needed makeovers, while the rooms in the Claymore Wing remain in good shape." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"The 656-room Orchard Hotel Singapore is an upscale property next to the infamous Orchard Towers and near Orchard Road's major shopping areas." Full review
InterContinental Singapore, an IHG Hotel Frommer's Fodor's
Jetsetter Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Time Out Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide Oyster
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
80 Middle Rd, Singapore 188966, Singapore
From $210/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "While the hotel remains unmistakably modern and efficient, it's been admirably successful in infusing signatures of the local Peranakan style." Full review
Fodor's "With its Chinese paintings, wooden paneling, British colonial furnishings, elegant chandeliers, and little foyers, this Bugis Junction hotel exudes old Singapore." Full review
Jetsetter "Old World elegance in Marina Bay with Peranakan artistry, a rooftop garden and three restaurants." Full review
Lonely Planet "A top-class hotel with impeccable Singaporean style."
Rough Guide "The hotel is luxurious and has all the amenities you could want, and rates can fall by a quarter at weekends."
Time Out "Situated in a clutch of restored 1920s shophouses, the InterContinental is a luxurious nostalgia kick." Full review
Star Service "Offers easy access to both retail pleasures and public transportation, as it sits directly on top of Bugis MRT station and within the huge Bugis Junction shopping complex." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"In the hotel’s 403 rooms and 19 suites, you’ll see a unique design throughout that incorporates a Western sensibility with a distinct Peranakan culture." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"InterContinental Singapore is a large, centrally located luxury hotel, with 403 spacious guest rooms and suites." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The atmospheric Straits Chinese-inspired lobby — complete with recently revamped Shophouse rooms and suites — is a huge draw." Full review
