Shangri-La SingaporevsWink Capsule Hostel @ Chinatown
Both Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore and Wink Hostel are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore ranks significantly better than Wink Hostel. Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore is ranked #14 in Singapore with recommendations from 10 sources including Fodor's, concierge.com and Time Out.
Shangri-La Singapore
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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 "This elegant and airy hotel is just far enough off the main drag of Orchard Road (a 10-minute walk) to have its own sense of remote peacefulness. Spread out and framed in lots of cooling..." 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
Wink Capsule Hostel @ Chinatown Frommer's Oyster
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
8A Mosque Street, Singapore 059488, Singapore
From $246/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "Caters to a new breed of young-at-heart backpack style travelers...those who can afford something more high-end but prefer the camaraderie and communal environment of a hostel." Full review
OysterBudget
"The Wink Hostel caters to tech-loving backpackers, and it gets a few budget travelers who have more disposable income than the traditional hosteler." Full review
Lonely Planet "Located in a restored shophouse in the heart of Chinatown, flashbacker favourite Wink merges hostel and capsule-hotel concepts." Full review
Lonely Planet "Located in a restored shophouse in the heart of Chinatown, flashbacker favourite Wink merges hostel and capsule-hotel concepts. Instead of bunks, dorms feature private, soundproof 'pods',..." Full review
