Raffles Hotel, Singapore

rooms

Every room is a suite, with beautifully large spaces and gloriously high ceilings and all with a tranquil view of the tropical gardens from a common veranda. If you are hoping for a taste of colonial-era ambience your expectations will surely be exceeded. Every suite is furnished with colonial elegance and finery against a palate of white washed wall and dark teak wood. The wonderfully spacious marble tiled bathroom is adorned with a separate bathtub and walk-in shower, designer toiletries and luxurious robes. All your modern creature comforts are attended to with individually controlled air-conditioning, over 25 channels on cable TV, hairdryer, overhead fan, hypoallergenic pillows, a fast internet connection (wire and wireless), DVD player, 24 hour in-room dining, express laundry service, daily newspaper delivery, daily turndown service and complementary welcome fruits.

The 2 Presidential Suites are the most exquisite of the hotel, are located in the main building and hold a view of the grand driveway. They have a parlour, dining room, 2 bedrooms, dressing area, en-suite bathroom with separate walk-in shower and bathtub, a pantry with Nespresso machine and a private veranda.

There are 5 Grand Hotel suites with a romance and travel theme. Each have a parlour, 2 bedrooms, a pantry with Nespresso coffee machine and a private balcony. Sizes 1432-1679 Sqft/ 133-156 Sqm.

Raffles Inc. State-room Suites are in the historic Bras Basah Wing, built in 1904. The separate bedroom and office are designed for the corporate executive. The office may function as a small meeting space or as a workstation. There are two separate entrances, one from the room and the other from the parlour. Extra telephone lines and lines with data-ports are fitted, Broadband Internet access and Nespresso coffee machine is provided.

Palm Court Suites border one side of the hotel’s main building alongside the hotels lush and exclusive gardens. There is a parlour and dining area, bedroom, dressing area and en-suite bathroom. Size 646-850 Sqft/60-79 Sqm.

Personality Suites are named after personalities from the hotels rich past, hincluding Rudyard Kipling, Charlie Chaplin and Ava Gardner among many. There is a parlour, dining area, bedroom, dressing area and en-suite bathroom. Size 646-850 Sqft/ 60-79 Sqm.

Courtyard Suites are closest to the gardens and exude a sense of calm. They are furnished with the finest Oriental carpets on teakwood flooring. Each Courtyard suite is divided into four areas: a parlour and dining area which leads into the bedroom, dressing area and en-suite bathroom, large working desk and refrigerated private bar. Size 624 Sqft/58 Sqm.

The legendary Butlers are on hand to fulfil your requests.

facilities & activities

Raffles is resplendent with romantic courtyards, a boutique shopping arcade with beautiful and luxury wares, a Victorian-style theatre and Jubilee Hall for in-house film-screenings and performances. There is a resident historian on hand should you wish to delve deeper into this revered hotels past.

After a morning of exploring the city, unwind in the Jacuzzi and take a dip in the refreshing waters of the outdoor swimming pool amid lush tropical foliage and frangipani trees.

Rejuvenate within the oasis of Raffles Spa, luxuriating in the exclusive to Raffles Spa products and treatments, inspired by Asian, Middle Eastern and European traditions. There are seven treatment rooms including a VIP suite for couples to share, a Jacuzzi, a steam shower and a lounge area to complete your ultimate pampering experience.

dining

You will be enticed into the various dining rooms from local Asian, Indian curry buffet and classical English fare. No trip to Singapore would be complete without sipping a famous Singapore Sling in the Long Bar, the home of its creation. Enjoy an exquisite afternoon tea in the Tiffin Room or a divine Champagne Brunch in the Bar and Billiard Room.

family

Children can also enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool after a day of sight-seeing, although do note the depth is 1.5 meters and there is no shallow end. They may also use the Jacuzzi pool.

The hotel’s flexible approach to dining allows for effortless family meals and a welcome extensive choice for children. Children may order individual a- la-carte items or order from the Children’s menu from the In-Room Dining service to be delivered to any of the restaurants in the hotel.

The one bedroom suites have a maximum occupancy of either 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children below the age of 12. For guests who have more than 2 adults in the suite, the hotel will provide 2 Queen sized beds. Cribs are available in the suites for children below the age of 3 and a babysitting service is available on request.

location

Situated in the heart of the business and civic district surrounded by colonial gems and modern architecture, the hotel is a 20 - 30 minute taxi ride from Changi Airport, a 5-minute walk to City Hall MRT, 10 minutes by train to the famous shopping belt of Orchard Road and within walking distance to an array of restaurants, shops, landmarks and sight-seeing opportunities.