Since 1887, Raffles has been Singapore's most legendary address, where turbaned doormen still greet you beneath pristine white colonnades and afternoon tea comes with a side of history. Following an ambitious two-year restoration, this national monument now seamlessly blends its colonial bones with exquisite modern touches. Spread across six tropical acres – you could spend hours wandering the gardens – in the heart of the CBD, you're perfectly placed to explore the Lion City's kaleidoscope of cultures. But with 115 individually designed suites, multiple Michelin-starred restaurants, and that famous Long Bar serving Singapore Slings, you might just struggle to leave.
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Each of the 115 suites tells its own story through carefully curated antiques and artworks – no two are identical. The tripartite layout separates a parlour area and the bedroom and bathroom spaces, with four-poster beds beneath whirring ceiling fans and dark timber floors that gleam like ship decks. iPads control everything from the curtains to entertainment, while marble bathrooms feature deep soaking tubs, perfect for post-exploration recovery. The Personality Suites honour famous past guests with relevant memorabilia (Kipling's is adorned with vintage travel trunks).
Order the original Singapore Sling where it was invented in 1915 and channel your inner literary legend. Oh and throwing peanut shells on the floor at the Long Bar isn't just allowed – it's tradition.
Book a Heritage Tour with resident historian Leslie Danker. He'll unlock areas usually off-limits and share tales of when Somerset Maugham held court here (ask about the secret passages).
Those gorgeous teak floors mean you'll hear footsteps from suites above – charming by day, less so at 2am. Request a top-floor suite if you're a light sleeper.
Raffles Hotel can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Singapore trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Singapore trips featuring Raffles Hotel or get advice and suggestions from one of our Singapore specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Raffles Hotel start from around $810, or US$810, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
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