Expert reviews
“The grand old dame of Singapore has seen many a famous visitor in her time, from Somerset Maugham to Michael Jackson. It’s a beautiful place of white colonial architecture, lush pockets of green, and historic bars.”
“In late 1991 Raffles reopened as the republic’s most expensive hotel and is now a glistening showpiece, especially from the outside; inside, antique furniture blends with modern conveniences.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Singapore.
“The epitome of Singaporean luxury, Raffles Hotel Singapore sports a classic, colonial-style look with a stately white façade. Established in 1887 and painstakingly preserved in a 2019 renovation from NYC-based Champalimaud, it’s one of the world’s last-remaining grand 19th-century hotels.”
“Singapore’s grand dame recently emerged from a two-year facelift. She’s looking sharper and spiffier than before, while still retaining the colonial-era splendour that she’s known for. The 1887 property is one of the city-state’s most historic and iconic, as it’s named after Sir Stamford Raffles, founder of Singapore.”
What guests liked
- Beautiful hotel
- Great atmosphere
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
The Raffles Hotel is a colonial-style luxury hotel that offers comfort and satisfaction to visitors in Singapore. Established in 1887, it was named after the founder of Singapore, Thomas Stamford Raffles. The hotel has seen several renovations that have made it an architectural beauty.
Currently in a three-phase restoration program that has seen it close for some months now. The hotel will be reopened in the second half of 2018 which will see it even offer more quality to tourists and travelers in Singapore.
The hotel is the ideal place for visitors in the city looking for excitement and adventure while its proximity to several major transport stations makes it the perfect resting place for tourists.
The Raffles Hotel has a popular shopping arcade with about 40 specialty boutiques. This arcade offers guests several shopping options at a short distance while the hotel’s restaurants are housed in this arcade.
The hotel has 103 rooms that are fitted with modern amenities and facilities while the rooms also feature elegant and warm colors. The suites in the hotel number up to 103, and are equipped with needed luxury amenities and facilities.
The hotel has a total of 8 restaurants serving a wide variety of local, continental and international cuisines in a stylish setting.
The Raffles Hotel rooms are fitted with standard amenities such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a desk, air conditioning, a lush bed for a good night’s rest and a comfy sofa.
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Recent guest reviews
22 April 2024
Beautiful hotel and staff
A beautiful building full of character and charm run by a very dedicated team of staff
We had lower terrace suite 116. Unfortunately our two night stay we had a gentlemen in the room next door who smoked his cigars morning, noon and night outside his room and held meetings on his computer so we couldn’t use our outside space due to the constant smell. So surprised as Everywhere in Singapore shows no smoking signs and sadly at the price of the hotel we didn’t expect this at raffles. We got unlucky with cigar man as you can apparently smoke outside your room at raffles. We think the hotel should rethink this and have designated areas away from bedrooms. It disappointed us as our terrace looking over the garden looked so beautiful and yet we couldn’t sit and use it.
15 April 2024
A truly wonderful experience like no other. A memory that will last a lifetime.
Everything was truly exceptional. From the moment the taxi arrives outside the hotel, you are treated like a VIP. Nothing you could fault. Staff super friendly and helpful. It’s a wonderful, magical experience.
Having to leave!
5 April 2024
Perfect in every way
The building, the rooms, outside areas, shopping and restaurants. The staff were so friendly and nothing was too much trouble. This hotel deserves the reputation it has for its high standards.
Nothing
31 March 2024
Magical!!
The charm, staff, decor!
Quite expensive but a wonderfully memorable time.😊
30 March 2024
Exceptional
Everything. The staff are fantastic, nothing is too much trouble. Breakfast was great with a great choice. Its truly a magical place.
That we couldn't stay longer.
5 March 2024
A dream of a visit, an amzing experience
Atmosphere, spaciously designed suite, quality of food, history surrounding building
Nothing
28 February 2024
A great hotel experience
Great breakfast and room.
Need to book several days in advance for high tea
26 February 2024
Unique, personalised and a real experience.
From the moment that we arrived the staff made us feel so welcome. The history of Raffles makes it so unique and our afternoon tea was incredible. The long bar is a must and having a reservation was wonderful as we skipped the queues.
Loved it all.
22 February 2024
Just the most perfect hotel
Amazing hotel and amazing service.
All perfect, liked everything
16 February 2024
Truly it deserves it’s title the Grand Dame.
Everything
Na
13 February 2024
Exceptional
every thing is perfect!
the bracketfast don't have Chinese menu
1 February 2024
Memorable
The whole ambience of the hotel and the lovely staff, especially the doormen
17 January 2024
Epitomy of old world luxury and charm with top notch service from staff.
Great staff, check in, room facilities with excellent high end breakfast experience. Walking through the property gives you a great historical old world charming experience. Service from staff is top notch.
A creaky floor board inside the entrance to the room but couldn't fault anything else.
12 January 2024
It was perfect. We would definitely stay again.
Staff were perfect. Everyone we met in the hallway and everyone who served us from the staff at the entrance to the cleaners and butlers were absolutely fantastic. So polite, so friendly and always willing to help.
The shower door wouldn't close properly and so there was always water leaking out of the cubicle and making the area wet.
11 January 2024
Exceptional
Everything, location, staff, facilties and ambiance.
We preferred the original location, fitments and fittings of the long bar.The new bar isn't even long!
9 January 2024
Excellent
Excellent colonial still hotel
For a large property the direction signage could be a little better
6 January 2024
Excellent
Location, Rooms, Valet serice and Ambiance
The service at the breakfast needs to be improved upon, it took over 20 minutes for coffee to be delivered and hot breakfast takes 30 minutes to be served. Hotel should increase the number of chefs and staff during breakfast.
3 December 2023
Amazing!
Everything
Limited choice of breakfast menu if delivered to the room.
30 November 2023
Perfect.
Beautiful room, spacious areas everywhere, lovely breakfast patio. Spent three nights here and was very sad to leave.
Everything was perfect. Service was incredible. Special thank you to Allen at the front desk who helped with luggage and was excellent.
29 November 2023
a legend!
One of the most beautiful grand hotels I have seen! Wonderful rooms, perfect service, very nice breakfast.
The Hotel is a legend and therefore lots of tourist are around who try to have a drink or just want to make some fotos, a bid annoying. The hotel do not have a view. Its sourrounded by higher buildings. E.g. behind the pool on the third floor are three big office buildings. Not all rooms are nicely located, some are quite close to the streets.
24 November 2023
We will stay here again when we visit Singapore again in the future.
The room, service, and ambiance was excellent. we loved the little gifts they left in our rooms, it's always nice to come back to a surprise gift.
It isn't so much that we didn't like it, but you would think for a luxury hotel they would have some form of bidet for their toilets.
15 November 2023
A BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE
The property is HISTORY CULTURE AND STYLE ROLLED INTO ONE …. A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE.
Nothing.
8 November 2023
Raffles Hotel is more a home than a hotel. We absolutely loved our stay and will return.
Just simply exceptional. The staff and facilities at this iconic hotel are impeccable. The room was so well presented and functional. The attention to detail and service of staff were first class.
Another night or two would have been great but alas.....
3 November 2023
Fabulous
The decor and roominess of room
The shower was cold to Luke warm
Hotel facilities
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits
- - Coffee house on site
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
Activities
- - Sauna (additional charge)
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Billiards (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
- - Walking tours
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
Pool and wellness
- - Rooftop pool
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
29 April 2024
Totally exceeded our expectations, yes expensive but lifetime memories we feel worth it.
Totally exceeded our expectations, beautiful hotel which felt a privilege to stay there. The suites are incredible, absolutely everything catered for and the staff wonderful, special mention to the gorgeous doormen who are more than happy to take photos with them and for you. Breakfast fabulous choice, loved the pool and we ate in the Tiffin, delicious Indian food.