£102.09 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in 22 Feb 2013 Check-out 24 Feb 2013

Swissotel Merchant Court, Singapore

5 stars
20 Merchant Road, Singapore, 058281
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.3
out of 5
52 reviews
I want to go back

From the moment I check to the moment I left I felt like I was at home. I do not know how this is... See full review

  • JNK883
  • 28 Nov 2012
Great Hotel Great Location Great Value

I looked at many properties and have stayed in many 5 star properties in Singapore but this was a... See full review

  • welldiduever
  • 20 Dec 2011
Strategically located along the banks of Singapore River and across Clarke Quay, a vibrant dining and entertainment hotspot with Clarke Quay MRT station at its doorsteps, Swisstel Merchant Court provides convenient access to the Raffles Place financial hub and major tourist attractions. The deluxe hotel is well equipped with facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, wellness spa, 24-hour gymnasium, two restaurants and a bar. All 476 contemporary smoke-free guest rooms and suites serve the demands of travellers, offering a comprehensive range of accommodation options. Smoke-Free Policy in All Guest Rooms From 31 March 2012 onwards, Smoking is not permitted in all guest rooms at Swissotel Merchant Court, Singapore. A penalty fee of S$250++ per incident will be charged if guests smoke in the rooms.

Swissotel Merchant Court, Singapore Rooms

Swiss Business Executive Room
If you want a little more luxury from your designer hotel accommodation, Swisstel Merchant Court, Singapore recommends the Swiss Executive room. Exclusively designed with the business traveller in mind, a spacious executive working area, cutting-edge in-room technology and a range of business services provide utmost comfort. You'll also have access to the Swiss Executive Club lounge which offers complimentary gourmet breakfast, as well as evening cocktails, soft drinks and finger food during Happy Hour. Room Amenities: Complimentary newspapers, Complimentary bottled water, Hair dryer and slippers, High-speed Internet access, IDD telephone, In-room ironing facilities, Minibar and personal safe, Nespresso coffee machine, Tea facilities with kettle jug, Television with pay channels
Swiss Business Advantage Room
Enjoy the elegant style and comfort of the luxuriously appointed Advantage room, designed using choice materials and cutting-edge in-room technology for the perfect blend of work and play. You'll appreciate the sophisticated amenities and a spacious bathroom to make your stay refreshing. Room Amenities: Complimentary newspapers, Complimentary bottled water, Hair dryer and slippers, High-speed Internet access, IDD telephone, In-room ironing facilities, Minibar and personal safe, Nespresso coffee machine, Tea facilities with kettle jug, Television with pay channels
Classic Room
Experience luxurious Swiss service with fresh, stylish accommodation complemented by cutting-edge amenities. Swisstel Merchant Court, Singapore has included practical teak furnishings accentuated by an Asian touch, and welcoming bathroom with luxurious amenities, offering the ideal environment for living and working. Room Amenities: Coffee and tea facilities, Complimentary bottled water, Hair dryer and slippers, High-speed Internet access (chargeable), IDD telephone, In-room ironing facilities, Minibar and personal safe, Television with pay channels
Suites
The Executive Suites featuring Asian style furnishings and modern comforts offer luxurious space for those who prefer a private bedroom and a separate living area. Each 113 m Suite has an attached balcony overlooking the scenic Singapore River and Clarke Quay. You'll also have access to the Swiss Executive Club lounge which offers complimentary gourmet breakfast, as well as evening cocktails, soft drinks and finger food during Happy Hour. Room Amenities: Complimentary newspapersm Complimentary mineral water bar, Executive Club lounge access, Hair dryer and slippers, High-speed Internet access, IDD telephone, In-room ironing facilities, Minibar and personal safe, MP3 docking station, Nespresso coffee machine, Pantry with microwave, Private balcony with pool view, Tea facilities with kettle jug, Television with pay channels, Two bathrooms

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Hotel Map

1.2884 103.8457
Area served
Singapore.
Nearby airports
Changi International Airport.
Area description
Swisstel Merchant Court, Singapore is a luxury hotel ideally located close to entertainment and dining hotspots such as Clarke Quay, tourist attractions like Boat Quay and Chinatown. The close proximity of the MRT to the hotel makes Orchard Road, Raffles City, all major tourist attractions and the financial hub at Raffles Place within easy reach.

Nearby points of interest

  • Clarke Quay Restaurant Precinct: 0.2 mi
  • Boat Quay: 0.3 mi
  • Havelock: 0.3 mi
  • Singapore Chinatown Heritage Centre: 0.3 mi
  • Raffles Place: 0.3 mi
  • The Olde Cuban: 0.4 mi
  • Arts House at the Old Parliament: 0.4 mi
  • Supreme Court: 0.4 mi
  • Statue of Raffles: 0.4 mi
  • Asian Civilisations Museum: 0.4 mi
  • Armenian Church: 0.4 mi
  • Sri Mariamman Temple: 0.4 mi
  • Robertson Quay Restaurant Precinct: 0.4 mi
  • Robertson Quay: 0.4 mi
  • Fort Canning Park: 0.5 mi
  • Clarke Quay Restaurant Precinct: 0.2 mi
  • Boat Quay: 0.3 mi
  • Havelock: 0.3 mi
  • Singapore Chinatown Heritage Centre: 0.3 mi
  • Raffles Place: 0.3 mi
  • The Olde Cuban: 0.4 mi
  • Arts House at the Old Parliament: 0.4 mi
  • Supreme Court: 0.4 mi
  • Statue of Raffles: 0.4 mi
  • Asian Civilisations Museum: 0.4 mi
  • Armenian Church: 0.4 mi
  • Sri Mariamman Temple: 0.4 mi
  • Robertson Quay Restaurant Precinct: 0.4 mi
  • Robertson Quay: 0.4 mi
  • Fort Canning Park: 0.5 mi
  • St Andrew's Cathedral: 0.5 mi
  • Thian Hock Keng Temple: 0.5 mi
  • Peranakan Museum: 0.5 mi
  • Merlion Statue: 0.5 mi
  • Outram: 0.6 mi
  • Battle Box: 0.6 mi
  • City Gallery: 0.6 mi
  • City Hall: 0.6 mi
  • National Museum of Singapore: 0.6 mi
  • Espalande Park: 0.6 mi
  • Chijmes: 0.6 mi
  • Lau Pa Sat Festival Pavilion: 0.6 mi
  • Bras Basah: 0.6 mi
  • Esplanade Theatres on the Bay: 0.7 mi
  • Esplanade Theatres: 0.7 mi
  • Singapore Art Museum: 0.7 mi
  • Zouk: 0.7 mi
  • Dhoby Ghaut: 0.8 mi
  • Raffles Hotel: 0.8 mi
  • Suntec City: 0.8 mi
  • National Library: 0.9 mi
  • Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple: 0.9 mi
  • Tanjong Pagar: 0.9 mi
  • Singapore Flyer: 1 mi
  • Suntec City Mall: 1 mi
  • Bugis Food Village: 1.1 mi
  • Bencoolen: 1.1 mi
  • Bugi's Village: 1.1 mi
  • Rochor: 1.2 mi
  • Arab Street: 1.3 mi

Amenities

  • 24 hour room service
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business centre
  • Concierge
  • Conference facilities
  • Currency exchange
  • Elevators
  • Fitness centre or spa
  • Fitness room
  • Gift shop
  • Health club
  • High speed internet
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Safe deposit box
  • Service dogs allowed
  • Spa services
  • Wireless internet

Dining

Ellenborough Market Cafe
Delight in local delicacies and international cuisine at the Ellenborough Market Cafe. Enjoy Straits Chinese flavours in the elegant restaurant or outdoors along the banks of the Singapore River. A delicious buffet is available daily for lunch or dinner, as is high tea on weekends. Themed food promotions are also featured throughout the year, promising to spice up your dining experience.
Blue Potato
The Blue Potato restaurant has a Western a la Carte menu with a good selection of fine wines and beverages. It features an open grill kitchen by the pool deck on the second floor. Surrounded by a lush landscape, the restaurant provides an outdoor setting with a picturesque view of Clarke Quay and the Singapore River.
Crossroads Bar
Crossroads Bar in the lobby is the perfect place to lounge and unwind with a selection of fine teas and coffees, as well as wines, mixed drinks and brand liquors. Complement your drinks with light snacks, available all day; catch a major international sports event on screen and over a drink with friends.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers

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Guest Reviews (52)

Ratings and reviews for Swissotel Merchant Court, Singapore

Overall score

4.3 / 5
52 out of 52
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.7
Value:
3.7

94% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
GMCIBC
Uk & Australia
20 Dec 2012

Fantastic location & wonderful staff

Location is great, right on Clarke Quay & near Metro station &. Bus stops. Also shopping centre over road for breakfast etc. We were upgraded for free & the free Internet in our room was wonderful as our first Grandson had just been born! All the staff were extremely attentive ,helpful & friendly & couldn't do enough for you. As we had a late flight the use of all amenities & especially the shower s near the gym were most welcome. I would really recommend this hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

The Open Top bus ride gives you a good overall view of Singapore.

Review of Swissotel Merchant Court, Singapore

Reviewer score

5
JNK883
Business
Cork
28 Nov 2012

I want to go back

From the moment I check to the moment I left I felt like I was at home. I do not know how this is not 5 star. Everyone was so friendly and the service was excellent. The room was so comfortable and great views of Singapore. I couldn't find fault with anything and I will definitely be back there next time I stay in Singapore. Every member of staff I dealt with were so friendly and anything I asked they went out of their way to help. Location was great and everything you could walk to. Thanks for a great stay and my 2 great night sleep.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Swissotel Merchant Court, Singapore

Reviewer score

4
super patty
Canada
23 Sep 2012

Great tourists location

hotel check in pretty slow as the receptionist does not seen to be well experienced . Depends where the rooms are located otherwise noises from the Clark quay area outside can be heard inside the room. Amenities in the room is satisfactory except there are no sets of large drawers to place personal items and only 1 bedside table for a king size bedroom.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

just a 2 minutes walk to all fantastic food stalls and entertainment along the Singapore River

Review of Swissotel Merchant Court, Singapore

Reviewer score

4
Kawik a
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
8 Feb 2012

SE Asia tour

Good hotel, great location, will go back. We tired of each meal being primarily buffet style, but regular menues were to be had and restaurants abound in the neighborhood.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Swissotel Merchant Court, Singapore

Reviewer score

4
GLFJ
Business
Chicago, IL, USA
2 Feb 2012

Location is great for business

Well done and well located for business. I checked out, but because my flight was late, I used the business centre for five hours after check out. They also provided a "hospitality room" (in the spa) to freshen up befor going to the airport-at no charge

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Swissotel Merchant Court, Singapore

Reviewer score

4
L.A. Bubu
Los Angeles, CA, USA
29 Jan 2012

Great rooms and location

The Swissotel Merchant Court is in a perfect location to just walk to the Singapore Harbor area, in fact, Taxis can't even get you any further past of where the hotel is located, which is right at the beginning of the pedestrian only area. The rooms are fairly large and luxurious. The hotel lobby needs a bit improvement to create a more cozy feeling. Overall, this hotel is not inexpensive, but offers a great value.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Swissotel Merchant Court, Singapore

Reviewer score

4
vmvm
Singapore
23 Dec 2011

Great Experience!

From check-in to check-out, staff were very responsive to all requests, above & beyond what's normally expected given past experiences in hotels in singapore.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Swissotel Merchant Court, Singapore

Reviewer score

4
vmvm
Singapore
23 Dec 2011

Above Average Experience

Honestly - from the start of the visit until the end, I was quite happy with the service. Especially in comparison to hotels in Singapore, this one really stood out. I will definitely recommend this hotel to my friends.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Swissotel Merchant Court, Singapore

Reviewer score

5
welldiduever
Hollywood, California
20 Dec 2011

Great Hotel Great Location Great Value

I looked at many properties and have stayed in many 5 star properties in Singapore but this was a real deal, excellent service, fair prices and the best location on the Quay. Even when it was raining one could still walk under covered areas and enjoy all the shops and restaurants. It is also right adjacent to China town where bargins and street food abound. I only had one challenge and that was my room was above some construction. However, when I called the Manager he quickly moved me to a quite room and even upgraded me to a newly refurbished room with flat screen TV, the new decor, and the new amenities which included a brew a cup coffee machine. I have always liked Swiss Hotel properties and this is one of the best. You won't go wrong. Oh yes, forgot to mention the 24 hour fitness and the large beautiful pool. It is one of the best facilities ever and the Blue Potato restaurant by the pool is an award winning restaurant that should not be thought of as just a place to have a bite by the pool. It is one of the few places I have ever seen with a full onsight open grill kitchen with 2 chefs preparing fresh asian and American dishes.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

I found a great Dim Sum restaurant in the shopping mall just 5 minutes from the hotel on the 3rd floor. Of course if you really want a fun and cheep way to eat go to China Town. There are food stalls everywhere and you can graze from stand to stand and have all you could possibly eat for a few dollars. Night life abounds on the Quay. You can literally find every thing from burgers and tacos to Italian, Seafood, French, Indian and everything inbetween. One place I found right outside the hotel offered 2 for 1 beers and set lunch and dinner prices. I had a complete 1/2 rost chicken and 2 pints of German beer for a very fair price. The owners are locals and visit every table to make sure everthing is ok. Oye yes, I forgot, for years Singapore has been know to be unfriendly to the LGBT community but that is no more. In fact, at this hotel I thought, gosh there seem to be a fair number of LGBT people here, both staying and working. Then I googled LGBT Singapore and found that this hotel was listed as one of the best LGBT friendly hotels. Oh yes, there are many LGBT places very close. Don't be afraid to ask. Singapore has opened itself to the pink dollar.

Review of Swissotel Merchant Court, Singapore

Reviewer score

4
N and J
Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia
21 Oct 2011

Stopover/Short Break

Loved the location of this hotel .. out the door and Clarke Quay was there and China Town and Marine Bay a short walk. Would have liked to been allowed to stay late in room as had a midnight flight but they did provide luggage storage and shower facilities if needed.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Go to Liang Shopping Centre and eat in the food hall for good value and decent food. Wine is very expensive in Singapore take some with you.

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