Raffles Singapore

Raffles Singapore is a historic luxury hotel in a Colonial-style building dating to 1887, set in landscaped gardens in the Bras Basah area, about 2 km from Marina Bay Sands. Declared a National Monument, the property was restored in a 2019 renovation overseen by New York-based Champalimaud with heritage consultants.

All 115 accommodations are suites, ranging from 58 sq m Courtyard and Personality Suites to 150 sq m two-bedroom Residences, each with marble bathrooms, living rooms and 24-hour butler and room service. Dining spans nine outlets, including French, Chinese and North Indian restaurants, a wood-fire concept, and the Long Bar, birthplace of the Singapore Sling in 1915.

Raffles Spa offers a steam bath, ice fountain and hydrothermal treatments, alongside a third-floor outdoor pool surrounded by greenery. It suits travelers who want a landmark address with dedicated butler service and historic architecture over a high-rise view.