10/10
“Exceptional in every aspect”
Gorgeous welcoming and superbly presented
Singapore · head to head
Raffles Singapore vs The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-25: The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore is $655 a night less. They are 1.4 km apart.
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The honest take
Book Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore if budget matters: $660 against Raffles' $1585 for the same guest rating of 9.6, and it has more reviews behind that score (1,229 versus 590). Raffles' only listed edge is breakfast included, which is a thin justification for over double the price. If the Raffles name and its suites are the point of the trip, book it anyway; otherwise Fullerton Bay gives you the same rating, a rooftop pool, and a different, more contemporary slice of Singapore for a fraction of the cost.
The look and the feel
Raffles Singapore
Raffles is the 1887 colonial hotel that gave the world the Singapore Sling, all white stucco, black-shuttered verandahs and a courtyard of frangipani trees around the Long Bar. Rooms are suites only, teak floors underfoot, oriental carpets, ceiling fans turning slowly over four-poster beds, and a butler assigned to your corridor. The Palm Court and the Writers Bar trade on the ghosts of Kipling and Maugham, and the whole place moves at the pace of a hotel that has nothing to prove.
Guests who want the historic set piece: colonial architecture, suite living, and the weight of Raffles' name and rituals.
The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore
Fullerton Bay sits right on Marina Bay in a low glass-and-steel building beside the older Fullerton Hotel, all curved bay windows looking straight across the water to the Marina Bay Sands and the Singapore Flyer. Interiors are cool and modern, dark timber and brass against water views, a rooftop pool and bar (Lantern) that catches the skyline lit up at night. It draws a younger, more finance-district crowd than Raffles, people here for the view and the bar as much as the room.
Guests who want a contemporary waterfront stay with skyline views and a rooftop pool, at roughly 40 percent of the Raffles rate.
Fullerton Bay drops breakfast from the rate, the one facility Raffles includes; everything else, including pool, spa-adjacent wellness and 24-hour service, is present at both.
Raffles is the more beautiful and characterful building, a genuine piece of colonial-era architecture with a real history behind the Sling and the Long Bar, against which Fullerton Bay's glass-and-view formula, however handsome, is simply a newer kind of luxury.
The numbers
| Raffles Singapore | The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,282 | $627 |
| Guest rating | 9.6/10 | 9.6/10 |
| Reviews | 590 | 1229 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 8 | 7 |
| Distance apart | 1.4 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Raffles Singapore has
- Breakfast
Only The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore has
Nothing on our list that Raffles Singapore lacks.
What guests actually say
Raffles Singapore
- gorgeous, welcoming presentation
- attentive butlers and staff
- excellent dining options
- check-out process issues
The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore
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
The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore
- Deluxe RoomBreakfast Included$627
- Premier Room TwinBreakfast Included$653
- Premier RoomBreakfast Included$653
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
The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore
10/10
“Great location, comfortable and great service”
staff were very helpful and responsive
10/10
“I love Lantern”
View is good 💛 Liv 💛sooooooo kind 🫶🏻 I will come again ✨
10/10
“Happy and good”
So good Lantern was excellent place to hang out with fruends. Especually Loges and Lune were so kind!
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
The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore
Luxurious Accommodation and Prime Location The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore offers luxurious accommodation just a 10-minute walk from Raffles Place MRT Station. Situated conveniently in the heart of the city, guests can easily access key attractions and transportation hubs. Rooftop Landscaped Pool and Bar Enjoy the breathtaking views of the city skyline…
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
The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Fax/photocopying
- Facilities for disabled guests
Where they are
1 Beach Road80 Collyer Quay
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