Raffles Singapore

About Raffles Singapore

<img src="/images/places/best-luxury-hotels-singapore/raffles-singapore.jpg" alt="Raffles Singapore" className="w-full rounded-lg my-4 object-cover" style={{height: "300px"}} /> Raffles Singapore, occupying the historic address at the corner of Beach Road since 1887, is arguably the most storied hotel in Asia — a property where the Long Bar, the Singapore Sling, and 130 years of literary and cultural history are as much a part of the product as the rooms. With 6,805 Google reviews at 4.6 stars, the reviews reflect a property that completed a comprehensive S$300 million renovation in 2019 and returned to operation with its heritage restored and its service standards upgraded to match a genuinely contemporary luxury offering. The 115 all-suite inventory — every room category at Raffles is a suite — means that even the entry-level accommodation is spacious and elegantly appointed, with high ceilings, plantation shutters, and a planting scheme of white frangipani that perfumes the courtyard throughout the year. The F&B programme is exceptional: the Long Bar remains one of Singapore's essential hospitality experiences, Butcher's Block is one of the best steakhouses in the city, and the Tiffin Room's all-day dining has a loyal following among both guests and Singapore residents. The Raffles Spa and the retail arcade within the 1915 Palm Court wing complete a heritage property that has been restored rather than modernised — a deliberate and correct decision that makes Raffles a qualitatively distinct luxury experience in a city that has no shortage of polished contemporary hotels. Rates start at approximately SGD 900–1,100 per night for the entry-level Palm Court Suite, rising to SGD 2,000–5,000+ for the signature suites named after Somerset Maugham, Rudyard Kipling, and other literary guests. For travellers making their first Singapore trip and willing to invest in a stay with genuine historical significance, Raffles is the heritage pick above any alternative.

Highlights

• #3 Best Heritage Hotel
• 4.6 / 5.0 Google Rating
• 6,805 Verified Google Reviews
• Singapore Based

Customer Review

"The renovation has made Raffles feel both historic and genuinely current — the Palm Court suite was beautiful, the Long Bar as atmospheric as the legend suggested, and the service had a warmth and knowledge that the larger hotels cannot match. Drinking a Singapore Sling in the Long Bar while a ceiling fan turns slowly overhead is not a cliché — it is exactly as good as it sounds, and Raffles earns every bit of its reputation."