RAFFLES SINGAPORE, Singapore

Raffles Singapore - A colonial heritage landmark with celebrity chef restaurants, antique-furnished suites, and a legendary spa

Dating back to 1887, this 5-star Singapore hotel features 115 suites with colonial-era architectural details, lofty 14-foot ceilings, and teakwood floors. Raffles houses multiple celebrity chef establishments, including restaurants by Jereme Leung and Alain Ducasse, alongside the historic Tiffin Room serving North Indian cuisine. The property incorporates a 24-hour fitness center with Technogym equipment, an outdoor pool surrounded by tropical gardens, and a holistic spa offering Asian-inspired treatments. The Writers Bar and Long Bar, birthplace of the Singapore Sling, maintain the hotel's literary heritage. Located 5 minutes' walk from Esplanade and 15 minutes from Promenade MRT, the property encompasses gardens occupying over a quarter of the estate. Changi International Airport is situated 12.5 miles away.

Pros

Original Victorian architecture preserved as a National Monument since 1987

Private butlers provide personalized 24-hour service

Houses over 200 premium wine labels in The Library

Historic Long Bar features a custom-made Sling Shaker machine capable of preparing 18 Singapore Slings simultaneously

Cons

12.5 miles distance from Changi Airport requires extended travel time

Located between busy thoroughfares which can create ambient noise