The most exclusive hotel in Singapore and perhaps Asia. Welcome Singapore Sling cocktail is served upon arrival. Daily fresh fruits, 24-hour service of a personal butler, $500 worth of discount vouchers, to be used at participating shops at Raffles Hotel Arcade provided. There are dress codes in many of the outlets. But one night at this hotel is an experience in itself. Sipping Singapore Sling cocktail at The Long Bar is a must for every tourist.
Exterior: Tastefully restored to its original splendour of 1886, as well as improved upon with extensions and modern fittings. The facade is an icon of Singapore.
Lobby: The lobby opens up three floor to the glass roof where natural sunlight brightens up the interior. Old style check in counters, the grandfather clock are all original amidst the white marble floor and teak staircase to recreate that old world charm.
This hotel is located at the heart of Singapore's shopping and commercial district. Across the street is Chijmes - a former nunnery which has been restored and converted into a national heritage site. It now houses art galleries, restaurants and pubs. The shopping paradise that is Raffles City is also in the direct vicinity of the hotel. Within a 10-minute walk, guests will find Suntec Exhibition Centre, the Esplanade Theatre on the beach, Merlion Park, the history museum, the art museum and the Arab street, Bugis Village, where guests can practise their bargaining skills and pick up local souvenirs. The nearest underground station, City Hall, is about 6 minutes away. From here it is another 3 minutes to get to Orchard Road. Changi airport is about 20 minutes away.