Raffles HotelvsShangri-La Singapore
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Raffles Hotel Singapore scores slightly higher than Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore. Raffles Hotel Singapore comes in at #5 in Singapore with recommendations from 13 sources including Jetsetter, Concierge and Travel + Leisure.
Raffles Hotel
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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." 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
Tablet19.5
"Raffles hotel in Singapore is the stuff of legends. Since opening in 1886, the last Singapore tiger was shot underneath the Bar and Billiards room (1902), the first Singapore sling was..." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"If you have the budget for just one indulgence, make it a stay at Raffles Singapore." Full review
Shangri-La Singapore Frommer's Concierge
Fodor's
Jetsetter Oyster Travel + Leisure Rough Guide
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22 Orange Grove Rd, Singapore 258350, Singapore
From $246/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Spread out and framed in lots of cooling green foliage and colorful splashes of bougainvillea, the hotel is a favorite for heads of states (President Obama has stayed here)." Full review
Concierge "The Shangri-La's magnificent 750-room property, centered around 15 acres of lush tropical gardens, is the closest thing to a resort hotel in Singapore."
Fodor's "For 30 years the Shangri-La has been one of Singapore's top hotels. Presidents have stayed here, but all travelers are treated to the same excellent service." Full review
Jetsetter "A stay at Shangri-La Hotel Singapore places you in the heart of Singapore, minutes from Tanglin Shopping Centre and close to National Orchid Garden. This 5-star hotel is within close..." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"The 747-room Shangri-La Hotel Singapore is a luxury chain hotel with spacious rooms spread across three separate wings." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Three wings consisting of unusually shaped rooms (imagine odd angles and curves) on 15 landscaped acres a few blocks from pedestrian-friendly Orchard Road. ." Full review
Rough Guide "This old faithful still epitomizes elegance, with seven-hundred-plus rooms set in oodles of landscaped greenery."
Time Out "Sprawled out across 15 acres of greenery in the heart of the city, Shangri- La opened in 1971 but remains one of the best hotels in town." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Its timeless, sophisticated vibe resonates throughout, from the grand dual lobbies to bougainvillea-filled balconies." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"After decades in business as Shangri-La's maiden property, this gorgeous grand dame of luxury continues to deliver." Full review
