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Reader Weighs in on a Tale of Two Mandarins

Earlier this week, we let you know about the Mandarin Oriental sister properties located right next door to each other in Singapore. We found the Oriental Singapore (pictured above) to be a better hotel than the Marina Mandarin and a reader agreed. So we thought would share his perspective and his tips with you.

As for the Oriental in Singapore, it is definitely way better than the Marina Mandarin. I haven't seen the renovation, but the building (especially the towering atrium) is quite nice. The Oriental has the benefit of being one of the first buildings that went up in the Marina area, giving it waterfront location and as said, the great views over the city. Marina is a nice area to stay, and it's easy to get around Singapore with the public transportation.

The Marina Mandarin is nothing really to write home about (although I will say I have only been inside, not as a guest). A great suggestion close by is the Conrad Centennial - nice, modern building, also some great views to be had, nicely furnished, neutral colors, blond woods, etc. It has made Conde Nast's best business hotel list a few times. Something I would be eager to check out though is The Fullerton, a former post office, which is supposedly very very nice.

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