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Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay vs SO/ Singapore Hotel

Both Swissotel Merchant Court Singapore and SO Sofitel Singapore are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Swissotel Merchant Court Singapore scores marginally higher than SO Sofitel Singapore. Swissotel Merchant Court Singapore is ranked #31 in Singapore with approval from 6 reviews including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.

Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay
Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay
7 / 10
20 Merchant Road, Singapore 058281, Singapore
From $192 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Merchant Court is beautifully located in the city center, within easy walking distance of Chinatown and the historic and financial districts." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The trend toward developing no-frills hotels for business travelers led the Raffles Group to open Merchant Court, in the Boat Quay district."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Rising up like a mini-city beside the Singapore River are the expansive terraces of the Merchant Court."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"One of downtown’s best located hotels, well placed for Clarke and Boat quays and with part of its Ellenborough Market Café encroaching on the riverside promenade itself."
Star Service Star Service
"On the banks of the Singapore River, opposite Clarke Quay, this serves as the flagship of Raffles International's moderately priced Merchant Court brand." Full review
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Wheelchair-accessible units are available upon request.
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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If more mini-bar items are requested, a droid butler delivers them to you - that's what I'd kidnap!