Raffles Hotel Singapore

A Singapore legend
2026 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star
VERIFIED LUXURY

The epitome of Singaporean luxury, Raffles Hotel Singapore sports a classic, colonial-style look with a stately white façade. Established in 1887 and painstakingly preserved in a 2019 renovation from NYC-based Champalimaud, it’s one of the world’s ...

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Our Inspector's Highlights

  • Unwind in the seven-treatment-room Raffles Spa, which includes a steam bath, an ice fountain and luxurious hydrothermal services.
  • The Grand Lobby presents an indulgent and unforgettable afternoon tea. It’s been a Raffles tradition since the 1890s.
  • Raffles’ Long Bar created the city state’s most famous cocktail, the Singapore Sling, in 1915. Go there to try the fruity pink libation, made with gin, pineapple juice, lime juice, curaçao, Bénédictine, grenadine and cherry liqueur.
  • This is a dining destination. Celebrity chef Jereme Leung crafts fine contemporary cuisine from various parts of China at Yi, and the Tiffin Room is an institution that has served northern Indian fare since 1892. 
  • The luxury hotel is known for its service. It was the first property to offer private butler service, a perk that all guests can still experience today.

Things to Know

  • The 2019 renovation was conducted under the supervision of heritage consultants and the result is that the hotel is looking more as it was in the early 1900s.
  • The third-floor outdoor pool is surrounded by tropical greenery and city views.
  • Pop into the gift shop to purchase the room fragrance, Raffles’ own fine china collection and other exclusive gifts and souvenirs.
  • Raffles has a team of resident historians who lead history tours on the grounds. One of the standout historians is Leslie Danker, who has written a book on the Singapore hotel and is the property’s longest-serving employee.

Amenities
Amenity 24-hour room service
Amenity Babysitting services
Amenity Bar
Amenity Fitness classes
Amenity Gym
Amenity House car
Amenity Meeting rooms
Amenity Outdoor pool
Amenity Restaurants
Amenity Spa
Getting There
1 Beach Road, Singapore, Singapore 189673
TEL65-6337-1886
NEARBY AIRPORT(S)
SIN (16-26 min)  
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