The colonial palace that invented the Singapore Sling in 1915 and continues to embody old-school hospitality.
Raffles Singapore
From
1,060.807 €
“All-suites (no standard rooms), all with 24/7 personal butler and stocked private bar.”
Raffles Singapore reopens in 2019 after two years of complete renovation, and we find intact the white palace of 1887 that saw Somerset Maugham and Rudyard Kipling pass through. The 115 suites (from 52 to 390 m²) deploy Burmese teak parquet, bespoke colonial furniture, Carrara marble bathrooms with freestanding bathtubs. Nine restaurants and bars including the Long Bar (birthplace of the Singapore Sling), Alain Ducasse’s French table, the BBR by Alain Ducasse for patisserie. Service remains ceremonial without being stuffy, the butlers know your preferences from the second day. Two pools (one at garden level, one on the roof), 1 700 m² spa with hammam and teak treatment cabins. Rates from 1 061 € per night, consistent with the offering (all-suites, butler included, historic location). We sleep in a piece of functioning Singaporean history ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend Raffles to travellers seeking the full historic palace experience, not just a night of luxury. It’s an address for couples on anniversary trips, colonial history buffs, loyal clients of grande maisons (Mandarin Oriental, Peninsula) who want butler service without ostentation. Families are welcome (spacious suites, pools), but the clientele remains mostly adult, fortysomethings and up.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The Raffles Singapore occupies an ensemble of white colonial buildings erected in 1887 by the Armenian Sarkies brothers, classified as a national monument in 1987. Tropical neo-Renaissance architecture: arcaded colonnades, verandas, interior courtyards planted with frangipani and palms. 2017-2019 renovation by Aedas and Champalimaud Design: restored Burmese teak parquets, redesigned bespoke colonial furniture, crystal chandeliers, original mouldings preserved. The suites are organised around three garden courtyards, 3.60 m ceilings, wooden shutters, bladed fans.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
Nine addresses at Raffles: the Long Bar (Singapore Sling, peanut shells on the floor, tradition since 1915), BBR by Alain Ducasse for patisserie and breakfast, La Dame de Pic (Anne-Sophie Pic, contemporary French cuisine), Yi by Jereme Leung (Cantonese), Butcher's Block (grillades), Writers Bar (signature cocktails). The Tiffin Room serves northern Indian cuisine in a room with colonial wood panelling. 24/7 room service with full menu. Book La Dame de Pic two weeks ahead, the other tables remain accessible.
Highlights
- 115 suites only, from 52 to 390 m², all with 24/7 personal butler
- Historic Long Bar where the Singapore Sling was created in 1915, peanut shells on the floor
- Nine dining addresses including BBR by Alain Ducasse and La Dame de Pic
- 1 700 m² spa with Ottoman hammam, teak treatment cabins, heated indoor pool
- Building classified as national monument, fully renovated between 2017 and 2019
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Singapore
The Raffles stands on Beach Road, between the colonial district (Padang, Saint Andrew’s Cathedral) and Bugis, ten minutes’ walk from Marina Bay. Esplanade metro station 400 metres away (Circle and Downtown lines), Changi airport 25 minutes by taxi. The neighbourhood mixes office towers, shopping centres (Bugis Junction, Suntec City) and historic buildings. Orchard Road fifteen minutes by car, Gardens by the Bay ten. Dense urban vibe but the hotel remains shielded behind its interior gardens.
Good to know
Before you book
- Pets
- Not accepted.
- Children
- Welcome, rollaway beds and kids’ menus available on request.
- Pools
- Two outdoor pools, open 7am-10pm, one in the garden, one on the roof.
- Spa
- Open 10am-10pm, book signature treatments 48 hours ahead.
- Wi-Fi
- Free in all suites and communal areas, high-speed.
- Parking
- Free private parking, valet included, limited spaces reserve ahead.
Facilities
2 pools
Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Fitness centre
Room service
Facilities for disabled guests
Wi-Fi available throughout
Free parking
Private parking
Spa and wellness centre
Location
Where Raffles Singapore is located
Exact address
Raffles Singapore
Address
1 Beach Road
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