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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Location
Recent guest reviews
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
22 October 2023
Absolute perfection, ranging from its history, beauty, attentive staff, gorgeous design and delicious food - we will be
It’s been a dream of mine to stay at this hotel for so long, and it certainly lived up to all my expectations. And more. Can’t wait to go back!
30 September 2023
Raffles Singapore is an Icon for a reason!
The hotel is just gorgeous! The breakfast and afternoon tea in the Lobby were delicious. Vicki the Lobby Ambassador was so helpful and attentive.
The bed was a bit hard which would usually be a major issue for me, but everything was so amazing it made up for it.
23 September 2023
Good facility, I have saved for years to afford to stay at Raffles Thank you for having me.
Breakfast was a hilight Pool was excellent. Long bar - expensive
Be a little realistic with prices
9 September 2023
Fabulous
the property is amazing, wonderful stay over all.
Some of the male staff where extremely rude. One man followed me into the hotel to advise I wasn’t allowed to be there because I wasn’t a guest (which I was) he based this solely on appearance which is extremely disappointing consider the money I spend to be there over my three day stay.
20 August 2023
Once in a lifetime stay.
An absolutely exceptional hotel experience. Expensive obviously but an experience of a lifetime to say " I stayed at Raffles hotel". The courtyard room was luxurious in design and fixture. Breakfast was cooked to order and served by excellent waiting staff. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Complimentary drinks and chocolate in mini bars. Welcoming bottle of wine and box of chocolates in room on arrival. Everything you could think of is supplied in the room. Bed's are comfortable and the size of the bedroom and bathroom were well large. The room even had its own lounge are with separate TV. Both TVs in the suite were controlled by iPads which included Access to every international newspaper available. Two complimentary Singapore slings delivered with a smile. Priority entry to the famous long bar allows you to jump the long tourist queue that builds up for the famous bar. Lots of history to discover in the hotel with interesting original artefacts from a bygone era. Interesting hallway with photos of all the famous people who have stayed at the hotel in times past. The first holiday where we spent the whole of the first day in the hotel. Terrific experience.
What did I not like...... absolutely nothing! The only negative I would be willing to submit is the fact that the building that was once Raffles Billiard room has been reinvented into a more modern looking restaurant serving Italian food. A non descript looking room with little character and no Billiard table. To me this room/restaurant looked out of place and not in keeping with the tradition of the hotel.
15 August 2023
Perfect Honeymoon Stay
Amazing history, fantastic staff, great location and pure luxury.
Nothing
14 August 2023
Second to none
It’s the best hotel in the world
Nothing it’s amazing
9 August 2023
Exceptional
This is without a doubt the best hotel I've ever stayed in. We stayed in the Lady Mountbatten suite for one night on our way to Bali on our honeymoon. The room was massive, the facilities fantastic and the staff incredible! We used the gym, the pool, drank at the long bar, and ate dinner in the Tiffin room. I wish I lived in this hotel.
Couldn't fault a thing.
16 July 2023
An unforgettable experience matched to unforgettable pricing.
Everything is in place.Everything works.Staff all exceptional.
Not only the accomodation expensive but some additional service(drinks/meals) far to over the top.
13 July 2023
The ultimate in luxury hotel experience. We felt very spoilt. Dinner in the Tiffin Room was superb!
Raffles Singapore is simply the best hotel in the world. The staff, decor, history, the amazing attentiveness of service and everyone so so friendly. The hotel is just perfect and the staff are the best in the business!
We could have stayed longer.
8 July 2023
A once in a lifetime experience
Everything, exceptional service
N/A
15 June 2023
Absolutely first class hotel and an amazing experience
One of the best hotels we have ever stayed in Impeccable service and attention to detail
Nothing
2 June 2023
almost perfect for my parents
English colony type
walk so far away from main lobby
29 May 2023
Wish we could make this an annual stay!
The room weas beautiful - colonial style but not too dated, and the high tech iPad that controlled all the room features was clever and convenient. Butler service made you feel very special. Breakfast was fresh, varied and delicious.
It felt quite busy at times as there are so many tourists walking through the hotel.
17 May 2023
excellent staff. excellent service.
wonderful facility in the middle of the city.
nothing
15 May 2023
Fantastic
Substantial choices
Leaving the hotel
4 May 2023
Simply perfection, I will be back
We were welcomed like royalty to the hotel. The entire staff was so helpful getting us check-ed in and in our room. The room was so beautiful, impeccable but somehow homey. The best/sheets were so good we ended up buying the brand while there. End to end, perfection
Little confusing figuring out the elevators
21 April 2023
Perfect for a wonderful holiday
It is very unique and it's not only a hotel but there's a history behind it which made it unique from other hotels. It was a wonderful experienced and perfect!
None
30 March 2023
Lovely place and very memorable, once they know you're a resident!
Excellent location, building, accomodation and staff
Treated like we were trying to break in, until Reception asked if we were residents, everything fine once we checked in. Maybe next time I should arrive wearing a linen suit and panama hat 😉
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
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.