Raffles · LuxuryR
Raffles Singapore
Singapore · Bras Basah / Civic District
The flagship all-suite Raffles hotel, open since 1887, with 115 suites, 24-hour butler service, and the original Long Bar birthplace of the Singapore Sling.
Fairmont · Luxury
Fairmont Singapore
Bras Basah / City Hall
82
Guest sentiment
A 778-room hotel in the I.M. Pei-designed Raffles City complex, directly above City Hall MRT, with a rooftop aquaponics farm supplying its restaurants.
Last updated August 8, 2026
Fairmont Singapore occupies part of the I.M. Pei-designed Raffles City complex, sitting directly above City Hall MRT station at the crossroads of Singapore's business, cultural, and shopping districts. The 778-room hotel's rooftop aquaponics farm supplies fresh produce and herbs to its 13 restaurants and bars, and rooms carry Peranakan and gentlemen's-club-inspired design touches. Guests consistently praise the prime location, spacious rooms with balcony views, and the extensive breakfast spread at Prego, while the shared gym and spa facilities -- split with the adjacent Swissotel The Stamford -- and a business-oriented design aesthetic are the main watchouts noted in reviews.
How guests rate it
- Location94
- Service84
- Rooms84
- Food & breakfast86
- Value72
| Address | 80 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189560 |
|---|---|
| Brand Sub Brand | Fairmont |
| Neighborhood | Bras Basah / City Hall |
What ALL – Accor Live Limitless status gets you here
- Complimentary breakfast or lounge access for ALL Diamond members at participating hotels, per ALL - Accor Live Limitless program terms
- Room upgrades for Platinum and Diamond members, subject to availability
- Late check-out until 4pm for Diamond members, subject to availability
Pros
- Directly above City Hall MRT station, at the crossroads of Singapore's business, cultural, and shopping districts
- 778 guestrooms and suites, many with two balconies and Marina Bay or skyline views
- Rooftop aquaponics farm supplies fresh produce and herbs to the hotel's 13 restaurants and bars
- Extensive breakfast spread at Prego, with strong reviews for variety
- 108,000 square feet of meeting space and the large Willow Stream Spa
Cons
- Gym facilities are shared with the adjacent Swissotel The Stamford rather than exclusive to Fairmont guests
- The overall design leans business-oriented, which some guests find less personal than boutique alternatives
- No bathrobes or slippers provided to take back to guest rooms after a spa visit
The research view
What the research keeps finding
Themes that came up again and again across independent reviews — not a single opinion, but the patterns that repeat.
Consistently praised
- The City Hall MRT location and Raffles City connectivity draw consistent, strong praise
- Guests repeatedly call out spacious rooms with balconies and skyline views
- The breakfast spread at Prego and attentive service are recurring highlights
Worth knowing before you book
- Shared gym access with Swissotel The Stamford surprises some guests expecting an exclusive facility
- A few reviews note the hotel's business-hotel aesthetic feels less intimate than boutique properties
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How we researched this
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fairmont Singapore connected to the MRT?
Yes -- it sits directly above City Hall MRT station within the Raffles City complex, putting Marina Bay, Suntec Convention Centre, and Singapore's Civic District within easy reach without needing a taxi.
Does Fairmont Singapore have its own gym?
The gym and spa facilities on the sixth floor are shared with the adjacent Swissotel The Stamford rather than being exclusive to Fairmont guests -- worth knowing if an in-hotel-only fitness facility matters to your stay.
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