Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa, Singapore vs Raffles Hotel Singapore
Both hotels are endorsed by writers. On balance, Raffles Hotel Singapore is preferred by most professionals compared to Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa. Raffles Hotel Singapore has a TripExpert Score of 87 with approval from 11 reviewers such as Gayot, concierge.com and Rough Guide.
Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa, Singapore
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No.101 Siloso Road, Sentosa Island 098970, Singapore
From $280 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"Set on an immaculate white-sand beach fringed with coconut palms, this is Singapore's only true beachfront hotel."
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Fodor's
"It's a vast, arc-shape building facing the sea that's popular with both conventions and Singaporean families escaping to the beach for the weekend."
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Ask for a room facing the water, or else your view will be of a grassy knoll.
Jetsetter
"With Singapore’s throbbing mainland just a 20-minute drive away, the Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa Resort offers the best of both worlds: tropical relaxation and easy access to one of Southeast..."
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Rough Guide
"Swanky affair, in secluded grounds above Tanjong Beach, with a spa featuring outdoor pools and imported mud from New Zealand."
Time Out
"The only beachside property in all of Singapore... the Shangri-La Rasa on Sentosa allows guest to walk right out past the pool and onto a private beach area on the western end of Siloso Beach."
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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."
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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."