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Singapore · head to head
Raffles Singapore vs Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-25: Four Seasons Hotel Singapore is $885 a night less. They are 3.0 km apart.
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The honest take
Raffles Singapore is the one to book if the colonial-era icon and 24-hour butler service matter more than the bill; at $1,585 a night it costs roughly three times what Four Seasons Singapore charges. Four Seasons, at $515, has more reviews (1,953 versus 590) and a nearly identical guest rating (9.4 vs 9.6), plus Michelin-starred Jiang-Nan Chun and a Nobu outpost. They sit about 3km apart, so the choice is really Beach Road's old-world Singapore against Orchard Boulevard's shopping-district polish. For most travellers, Four Seasons delivers comparable satisfaction at a third of the price.
The look and the feel
Raffles Singapore
Raffles occupies its 1887 building on Beach Road, all white stucco, palm court and creaking verandahs, the sort of place Somerset Maugham used as shorthand for the East. Suites run to teak flooring and oriental carpets, high ceilings, ceiling fans turning slowly over rattan furniture. The Long Bar still serves Singapore Slings with peanut shells crunching underfoot, a ritual as much as a drink. Butlers in white uniforms attend each suite, and the whole hotel functions as a kind of living museum of empire-era hospitality, popular with guests who want the story as much as the stay.
Raffles suits travellers who want to stay inside a piece of Singapore's colonial history and are happy to pay for the theatre of it.
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Four Seasons sits on Orchard Boulevard in the thick of Singapore's retail spine, a modern tower with rooms built around high ceilings and large bay windows that pull in daylight rather than nostalgia. The public rooms lean clean and contemporary rather than ornamented, and the food does the talking - Jiang-Nan Chun's Cantonese cooking has held a Michelin star, and Nobu Matsuhisa's Japanese-Peruvian menu draws its own crowd separate from hotel guests. It reads as a serious business and dining hotel with resort touches, tennis courts and spa included, rather than a monument to be photographed.
Four Seasons suits travellers who want five-star food, service and comfort in the Orchard Road shopping district without paying heritage prices.
On the facility lists neither hotel is shown lacking anything the other has; the gap is address, scale and story - Four Seasons is a large modern tower among 1,953 reviewers, Raffles a small historic property trading on butler service and a 19th-century building that Four Seasons cannot replicate at any price.
Raffles is the more beautiful and characterful place to actually stand in, with its verandahs, palm court and Long Bar carrying real architectural and historical weight that a contemporary tower, however polished, cannot match.
The numbers
| Raffles Singapore | Four Seasons Hotel Singapore | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,282 | $397 |
| Guest rating | 9.6/10 | 9.4/10 |
| Reviews | 590 | 1953 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 8 | 8 |
| Distance apart | 3.0 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Raffles Singapore has
Nothing on our list that Four Seasons Hotel Singapore lacks.
Only Four Seasons Hotel Singapore has
Nothing on our list that Raffles Singapore lacks.
What guests actually say
Raffles Singapore
- butlers go above and beyond
- stunning hotel and service
- great location and dining options
- check out process disaster
“Unfortunately, after a wonderful stay, I was left disappointed by the check out process - they allowed a later check out by 1 hour but when I arrived to process then check out the team were not ready”
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
- service and facilities
- near shopping area and quiet
Four Seasons guests come away happier overall, as their reviews show consistently high scores with no recurring complaints, while Raffles guests report one serious check-out billing issue despite otherwise glowing praise.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-25
Raffles Singapore
- Run of HouseRoom Only$1,275
- Run of HouseBreakfast Included$1,275
- Run of HouseRoom Only · free cancellation$1,278
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
- Deluxe, King Bed, Pool or BathtubRoom Only$397
- Deluxe Room King BedRoom Only$405
- King BedRoom Only$408
In guests' own words
Raffles Singapore
4/10
“Stunning hotel and service but check out disaster!”
This is a stunning hotel, the staff are all amazing, especially the butlers that go above and beyond. The locations and facilities could not be better and the dining options delicious.
Unfortunately, after a wonderful stay, I was left disappointed by the check out process - they allowed a later check out by 1 hour but when I arrived to process then check out the team were not ready - they had not updated all my incidentals that I highlighted on the statement. I had to leave so they said they would em
About each
Raffles Singapore
Luxurious Suites with Oriental Touches Experience the elegance of spacious suites at Raffles Singapore, featuring fine oriental carpets and teak wood flooring. Enjoy modern amenities like free WiFi, verandah, and a separate dining area for a comfortable stay. Wellness and Butler Service Indulge in a range of wellness activities including a spa, fitness…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Luxurious Accommodations Indulge in the elegant guestrooms at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore with high ceilings and large bay windows, offering complimentary WiFi and modern amenities for a comfortable stay. Culinary Delights Savor a culinary journey at the hotel's dining venues - from Asian brasserie One-Ninety serving international delights to…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
Facilities, in full
Raffles Singapore
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Business center
- Terrace
- Garden
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Lift / Elevator
Where they are
1 Beach Road190 Orchard Boulevard
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