Raffles Hotel

Raffles Hotel is one of the most notable hotels in Singapore. The hotel has created its niche in the hospitality industry of Singapore. The hotel has not only earned fame from millions of satisfied tourists who stayed in the hotel but also for other reasons. The hotel building has been declared as a National Monument in the year 1987. Since then the hotel has grown from strength to strength. The hotel has undergone some restoration and after that it has reopened in the year 1991. The hotel is often termed as a jewel in the crown of the hospitality industry of Singapore. The hotel is well known and appreciated for its unique style and unmatched excellence in service and facilities.

Raffles Hotel was inaugurated in the year 1887 in a rather somber looking old bungalow. The bungalow was known as the Beach House. The Bungalow was named after Sir Stamford Raffles who was the founder of modern Singapore. Tropical suites bentwood tables and rattan chairs give this hotel an old worldly charm and add the grace to its beauty. Over the decades the hotel has developed into one of the world's most favorite grand hotels. The hotel has welcomed innumerable celebrities, writers as well as royalty.

Raffles Hotel is one of the most graceful landmarks in Singapore. The facilities of the hotel now include a shopping mall, a museum, some romantic courtyards as well as a Victorian-style theatre named Jubilee Hall. This hall is a popular venue for film screenings as well as performances. You can savor a Singapore Sling at the famous Long Bar.
Raffles Hotel is situated in the heart of Singapore's business as well as civic district. It is just 20 minutes from Changi Airport and a two minute ride on the Mass Rapid Transit from the busy Orchard Road shopping area.