With a legacy that dates back to 1887, this hotel is among the very few remaining 19th century hotels in the world. The property has been under renovation since 2017 that is being carried out in three phases.
The refurbished Raffles Singapore has an expanded suite count of 115. In addition to the luxurious suite accommodations, the hotel will feature a range of social spaces and lifestyle experiences — Raffles Boutique that will house a History Gallery highlighting the heritage of Raffles Singapore.
The culinary offerings will include BBR by Alain Ducasse and La Dame de Pic by Michelin starred-chef Anne-Sophie Pic. Then, there is the long bar wherein you can relax and enjoy your Singapore Sling.
A brand new Raffles Spa will be available for guests to indulge in exclusive wellness services and treatments. Located within the Raffles Arcade, the spa will feature separate lounge areas for men and women and a private area with its own treatment room and facilities that will cater to special celebrations.
A brief about the property
Raffles Singapore is now fully closed with a planned reopening in August 2019. Long Bar has since returned to its original location, serving the iconic Singapore Sling daily. Raffles Gift Shop has also made its return to Raffles Arcade as the new Raffles Boutique, located at 1 Seah Street.
This restoration is designed to ensure that we retain what is so special about Raffles – the ambience, the service, the charm and the heritage of the hotel. It is also intended to provide the facilities, spaces and experiences that the well-travelled expect. The newly restored Raffles will breathe new life into our beautiful building. With a planned reopening in the second half of 2019, you can expect to experience Raffles’ charming ambiance and legendary service and enjoy newly opened bars, restaurants, courtyards, and social areas; spaces designed to make Raffles the place to meet, spend time, shop and celebrate.
Raffles has begun writing a new chapter, as an extensive restoration, sensitive to the heritage buildings’ striking façades and features, breathes new life into the storied hotel. Immerse yourself in its one-of-a-kind ambience. Savour the carefully restored splendour and enhanced comforts. Experience Raffles’ legendary service as you enjoy newly opened bars, restaurants and boutiques. Explore graceful courtyards and relax in cosy social spaces.
No stay in the Lion City would be complete without a visit to this iconic hotel. Shortly following its opening in 1887, Raffles was seen as a beacon and haven for world travellers, arriving from all shores to experience its exquisite combination of grandeur and charm. Staying here became a rite of passage among adventurers, with “See you at Raffles” their signature parting shot.
Today, the hotel continues to embody regal elegance and Old World appeal. In a city where modern buildings compete to touch the sky, this beautifully preserved colonial-style treasure – declared a National Monument in 1987– takes pride of place in the vibrant civic and business district.
Named after Sir Stamford Raffles, founder of Singapore, the hotel has welcomed countless legendary names throughout its history. Writers, movie stars, dignitaries, journalists… They all found inspiration and conviviality here. Among the many luminaries were Rudyard Kipling, Elizabeth Taylor, Somerset Maugham, Ava Gardner and Noel Coward. At a time when global travel was a luxury available to only a select few, the stories these personalities shared – both facts and fables – contributed to Raffles’ renown. Thanks to them and myriad other guests over the decades, the Long Bar’s Singapore Sling gained international fame, along with exciting tales – such as the one involving a tiger in the Bar & Billiard Room.
Intricately woven into the hotel are lush tropical gardens. Occupying more than a quarter of the entire estate, they provide soothing contrast to the urban hustle and bustle. It is not uncommon to hear the delightful melodies of singing birds beyond the verandahs, and the rustle of palm leaves in the breeze. You are in an oasis of exquisite tranquility.
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