The 1887 colonial-era Singapore flagship — 115 suites across heritage buildings, reopened in 2019 after a two-year restoration.
BrandRaffles Hotels & Resorts
DestinationSingapore
RegionAsia
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingHistoric luxury hotel
Best ForHeritage-hotel collectors, repeat Singapore visitors seeking the flagship property, couples on milestone trips who want butler service and suite-only accommodation.
PrivacyHigh
ServiceLegendary Raffles butler service
ButlerPersonalized butler service
Private PoolNo
Built1887
Renovated2019
Raffles Singapore opened in 1887 as one of colonial Asia's grand hotels, the property that gave the brand its name and launched the Singapore Sling. The hotel closed in 2017 for a two-year restoration, reopening in 2019 with 115 suites across the original heritage buildings and palm-shaded courtyard
Key Features
Heritage building with colonial architecture
Signature restaurants and bars
including the famous Long Bar
Raffles Spa and wellness facilities
Exceptional service and personalized experiences
Beautifully landscaped gardens
Dining
La Dame de Pic
BBR by Alain Ducasse
Tiffin Room
Butchers Block
Signature Experience
Walking the palm-shaded courtyards between heritage buildings — the spatial layout and colonial architecture remain structurally unchanged from the 1887 original.
The original 1887 property that defined the Raffles brand, with colonial-era architecture and palm gardens intact after the 2019 restoration. All-suite configuration with butler service as standard, in a city where most luxury competitors run conventional room-and-suite splits.
Signature Suite: Courtyard Suites
Views: Garden views, Furnishings: Antique furnishings, Services: Legendary Raffles Butler Service, Access: Direct and easy access to the Main Building and iconic facilities
Accolades
Worlds Leading Landmark Hotel 2020 (World Travel Awards 2020), Global Recognition Award for heritage suites, palm gardens, and personalized butler service, Conde Nast Hot List award in 2021
