Sleepy Sam's Bed & Breakfast vs Raffles Hotel Singapore
Sleepy Sam's Bed & Breakfast and Raffles Hotel Singapore are both recommended by writers. On balance, Raffles Hotel Singapore scores significantly higher than Sleepy Sam's Bed & Breakfast. Raffles Hotel Singapore has a TripExpert Score of 87 with positive reviews from 11 reviews like Travel + Leisure, oyster.com and The Telegraph.
Sleepy Sam's Bed & Breakfast
54 Bussorah Street, Singapore, Singapore
From $0 /night
- Free Internet
Lonely Planet
"Sleepy Sam's – located in the heart of Kampong Glam – continues to hover near the top of Singapore's best-hostel rankings thanks to its laidback ambience."
Rough Guide
Star
"Brilliantly placed in the heart of the Arab St area, with a few private rooms plus mixed and women-only dorms."
Time Out
"Situated just a stone’s throw from the Sultan Mosque, in what used to be the Sultan’s palace grounds – not bad for $25 a night – Sleepy Sam’s has character by the bucketload."
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Frommer's
"One of the island’s most beloved back-packer options is set in lovely row of restored houses in the Malay heritage area, Kampong Glam."
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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."
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."