A dream vacation at Raffles Singapore immerses you in the glamour of the colonial era. The historic luxury hotel is named after Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder of Singapore, and is considered one of the most historic and iconic buildings in the city-state. Spend the night in dreamy four-poster beds in glamorous suites, some of which are named after famous guests, shop in the hotel's luxurious shopping arcade, and be sure to try the legendary Singapore Sling at the Long Bar, where it was first mixed over 100 years ago. Other highlights include French and Italian Michelin-starred restaurants, British afternoon tea, a magnificent spa, and a rooftop swimming pool.
Interior designer Alexandra Champalimaud and her team have given the suites of this luxury hotel a new look while remaining true to the original colonial style. The rooms are bright and airy, surrounded by delicate stucco walls and featuring dramatic four-poster beds made of dark wood. The new bathrooms are fitted with ceramic tiles and stylish Victorian-style fixtures. The two Presidential Suites are luxurious apartments offering every conceivable luxury, while the twelve Personality Suites, named after Charlie Chaplin, John Wayne, and Ava Gardner, among others, offer their own unique highlights. Attentive butler service is available at all times in every suite of the hotel.
The new gastronomic concept is backed by the first-class Alain Ducasse and Anne-Sophie Pic. Italian delicacies are served at OSTERIA BBR by Alain Ducasse, while Anne-Sophie Pic, who has been awarded three Michelin stars, spoils her guests with French gourmet cuisine at La Dame de Pic. Other outstanding dining options include the avant-garde Butcher's Block, a magnificent steakhouse, and yì by Jereme Leung, which serves refined Chinese cuisine. As the birthplace of the Singapore Sling, the elegant Long Bar is also a magnet for guests from all over the world. Traditional afternoon tea is celebrated in the Grand Lobby in the British style – with scones and sandwiches on tiered stands, black tea, and champagne.
The Raffles Spa pampers you with hydrothermal baths, saunas, steam baths, vitality pools, beauty treatments, and massages. Special offers include mindfulness meditation and programs for revitalization and restoration of mental balance, as well as special sound and healing therapies. The fitness room, equipped with modern equipment, is open around the clock, and the renovated pool area with its sweeping views of the city is also a highlight. A wealth of first-class shopping opportunities awaits you in the Raffles Arcade, where you will find an elegant mix of new and world-renowned international brands and are guaranteed to find souvenirs for everyone back home.
The Raffles Singapore is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and historic colonial hotels in the world. Originally opened in 1887 by two Armenian brothers as a beach resort with just ten rooms, over the years it has developed into an elegant retreat for discerning travelers and celebrities from all over the world. Today, some 130 years later, Raffles Singapore is considered one of the oldest luxury hotels in the world, offering 115 elegant suites – including twelve Personality Suites named after famous guests of the hotel – and has also been a national monument since 1987. Following extensive renovation, this grande dame of the hotel industry shines in new splendor, yet has lost none of its original classic charm. You will be welcomed by one of the famous Raffles doormen, recognizable by their immaculate white turbans and impressive uniforms, who are rightly among the most photographed staff members.
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