Popularly known as "The grand old dame", the Raffles Hotel is one of the world's classiest and most luxurious hotels.
|
The Raffles started its life as a humble ten-room colonial bungalow, back in 1887. It continued to expand over the years, with the addition of further wings, buildings and rooms, until it became a true pearl of beauty and elegance...
The current Renaissance-style main building was completed in 1899.
|
 |
Many famous guests stayed at the Raffles Hotel along the years... from Rudyard Kipling, Joseph Conrad, Charlie Chaplin and W. Somerset Maugham, to Queen Elizabeth II, Michael Jackson, Rudy Giuliani and Elizabeth Taylor... The hotel was also the location where some of the city's historic events took place... It is said that Singapore's last surviving wild tiger was shot here in 1902 (under the hotel's Bar & Billiard Room). It is also the place where the famous Singapore Sling cocktail was invented...
|
As expected, the Raffles does not spare any expense to provide its guests a royal experience... and the rates are accordingly high.
Courtyard suite rate starts at around SG$ 600-650 per room per night (They do have plenty of special promotions, so it's advisable to look at their website and make the booking there).
|
 |
Look here for the best current offers at the Raffles
Address: 1 Beach Road, City
.....................................................................................................................
Back to Singapore luxury hotels
