10/10
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Singapore · head to head
Raffles Singapore vs The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-25: The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore is $783 a night less. They are 821 metres apart.
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
$492/ night, 2026-10-25
+ $41 taxes & fees
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The honest take
Book the Ritz-Carlton if you want a modern five-star with harbour views and a strong guest score at under a third of the price. Book Raffles if the point of the trip is the hotel: colonial architecture, butler service, the Long Bar, at $1,573 a night. Both sit within 0.8km of each other near Marina Bay, so location isn't the deciding factor here - character and budget are. The Ritz-Carlton has more reviews and a slightly lower but still excellent score, suggesting consistent large-scale service rather than the smaller, more theatrical experience at Raffles.
The look and the feel
Raffles Singapore
Raffles is the 1887 colonial hotel that gave Singapore its most enduring image: white stucco arcades, palm-lined courtyards, ceiling fans turning slowly over rattan chairs. The suites keep teak flooring and oriental carpets, and every guest gets a 24-hour butler, a throwback to an era when that was simply how a grand hotel ran. The Long Bar still serves Singapore Slings under the same slow fans, and the whole property reads as a stage set for a particular kind of history, not a hushed museum but a working hotel that trades on it.
Raffles is for travellers who want to stay inside a piece of colonial history and don't mind paying for the atmosphere.
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
The Ritz-Carlton Millenia is a glass tower on Marina Bay with a serious contemporary art collection running through its public spaces, and every room has a skyline or harbour view through the famously oversized windows designed by Kevin Roche. It's a modern luxury machine rather than a period piece: a level-32 Club Lounge with limousine transfers and daily culinary spreads, marble and clean lines rather than teak and rattan. The crowd is business travellers and design-conscious visitors who want the view and the service without the theatre.
The Ritz-Carlton is for travellers who want five-star service, skyline views, and value, without needing period character.
The Ritz-Carlton, at less than a third of the price, gives up the rooftop that Raffles has, along with the colonial architecture and butler service that come with it; what you gain is scale, view, and a stronger club-level offering.
Raffles is the more beautiful and characterful place to actually stand in, because its architecture and history can't be replicated by any amount of glass and marble.
The numbers
| Raffles Singapore | The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,275 | $492 |
| Guest rating | 9.6/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Reviews | 590 | 2767 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 8 | 8 |
| Distance apart | 821 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Raffles Singapore has
- Rooftop
Only The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore has
- Golf
What guests actually say
Raffles Singapore
- attentive butlers and staff
- stunning hotel and facilities
- excellent dining options
- check-out process problems
“I had to leave so they said they would email me and instead they charged the full room charge again (which had been paid”
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
- spectacular views of Marina Bay
- excellent, attentive service
- great club lounge
- breakfast room hard to find seating
- rooms need refurbishing
- high price relative to value
“The views from my room. Breakfast and LOCATION!”
Raffles guests come away happier overall thanks to consistently glowing praise for staff and stunning presentation, whereas Ritz-Carlton guests, while impressed by views and service, note recurring gripes about breakfast crowding, dated rooms and price.
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 Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
- Deluxe Kallang RoomBreakfast Included$492
- Deluxe Kallang RoomBreakfast Included · free cancellation$494
- Double Room - Bed and Breakfast - DeluxeBreakfast Included · free cancellation$495
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 Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
8/10
“Bella struttura in una posizione perfetta a due passi da garden bay e da marina bay. Migliorabili alcuni servizi in part”
Vista spettacolare su Marina bay e sulla baia di Singapore
La sala della colazione, difficile trovare posto, organizzata non in modo eccellente
10/10
“Highly recommend.💯”
The views from my room. Breakfast and LOCATION!
Rooms need to be refurbished a bit.
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 Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
Luxurious Contemporary Decor The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore in Marina Bay boasts a stunning contemporary art collection, offering a luxurious and artistic ambiance throughout the property. Panoramic Skyline Views Enjoy breathtaking views of the city's skyline from all rooms and suites, providing a picturesque backdrop to your stay at the hotel.…
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 Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Hiking
- Lift / Elevator
Where they are
1 Beach Road7 Raffles Avenue
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