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Raffles Hotel Singapore vs SO/ Singapore Hotel

Raffles Hotel Singapore and SO Sofitel Singapore are both endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Raffles Hotel Singapore scores significantly higher than SO Sofitel Singapore. Raffles Hotel Singapore is ranked #5 in Singapore with endorsements from 13 reviewers like Afar Magazine, Oyster and Hideaway Report.

Raffles Hotel Singapore
Raffles Hotel Singapore
8 / 10
1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673, Singapore
From $725 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Frommer's 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 Concierge
"This legendary property, built in 1887, is probably Singapore's most famous tourist attraction."
Oyster 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 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 Rough Guide
"The modern extension is a mixed bag, but the Raffles remains refreshingly low-rise and still has colonial-era charm in spades."
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SO/ Singapore Hotel
SO/ Singapore Hotel
7 / 10
35 Robinson Road, Singapore, Singapore
From $156 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Star Service Star Service
"Just blocks away from Raffles Place and the Singapore stock exchange, Sofitel So Singapore artfully marries architectural and artistic styles in a spirited fusion that its host city is known for." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The Sofitel So doesn't take itself too seriously, displaying a kind of Ian Schrager-meets-Philippe Starck postmodern whimsy and flair." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Singapore’s first Sofitel brings 19th century French flourishes with a dash of designer flamboyance to the heart of the Central Business District." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Hip heritage hotel in Singapore's business district with a rooftop pool and interiors designed by Karl Lagerfeld." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Smart, stylish and swish, with plenty of plus points for those who aren't on business too." Full review
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