Overview
Declared a National Monument in
1987, the Hotel has grown from strength to strength. With its restoration
and re-opening in 1991, Raffles Hotel today stands as a jewel in the crown
of Singapore's hospitality industry, renowned and loved for it's inimitable
style and unsurpassed excellence in service and facilities.
In multi-cultural Singapore, it
is not surprising that the visionary founders of Raffles Hotel were a quartet
of enterprising Armenian brothers; Martin, Tigran, Aviet and Arshak Sarkies.
Raffles Hotel opened in 1887 in a
rather somber-looking old bungalow known as Beach House. It was named after
Sir Stamford Raffles, founder of modern Singapore. Topical suits and solar
topi were as much a part of Raffles Hotel's early style as bentwood tables
and rattan chairs. Over the years, the hotel has evolved into one of the
world’s most beloved Grande Hotels and welcomed innumerable celebrities,
writers, and royalty.
Location
Singapore's
most graceful landmark, whose charms now include a shopping arcade, a museum,
romantic courtyards and Victorian-style threatre Jubilee Hall, a popular
venue for film screenings and performances. Don't forget to have a Singapore
Sling at the Long Bar or the Bar & Billard Room.
Raffles Hotel
is located in the heart of Singapore's business and civic district, just
20 minutes from Changi Airport and a 2 minute ride on the MRT from the
bustling shopping strip of Orchard Road. Raffles Hotel is within walking
distance to SISEC and Esplanade - Theatres By The Bay
Accommodation
Suite Rooms
A suite at Raffles Hotel is an experience
of absolute comfort and old world opulence. There are 103 elegant suites
to suit every taste.
Grand Hotel Suite
Distinguished by their premier location
in the Main Building, each of the seven Grand Hotel Suites are elegantly
appointed with tastefully selected antiques and artwork. All suites feature
private parlours, dining areas and verandahs.
Among these are the Hotel's premier
Suites including the Sir Stamford Raffles and Sarkies Suites, each featuring
two bedrooms, a private dining room that seats 10 guests, a private parlour,
pantry, and verandah.
Personality Suite
Over the years, Raffles Hotel has
been privileged to host some of the world's brightest luminaries from the
entertainment, literary and political arenas.
The Personality Suites are posthumous
tributes to some of the Hotel's dearest friends and are distinguished by
the specially sourced celebrity memorabilia placed within each suite. All
suites feature private parlours and dining areas.
Courtyard and Palm Court Suites
Courtyard and Palm Court Suites
are among those closest to the lush fauna of the hotel lending these suites
an unmatched ambience of tranquility.
With 14-foot ceilings, elegant period
furnishings including oriental carpets on the teak, marble and tiled floors,
each suite exudes warmth and character. All suites feature private parlours
and dining areas.
Facilities
& Services
Hotel Features
• 19 highly acclaimed restaurant
and bars
• State-of-the-Art Amrita Spa
• 7 function rooms for meetings
up to 400
• Pool Bar
• 24 - Hour Gymnasium & Swimming
Pool
• 24 - Hour personal on-call valet
• Business Centre
• Raffles Hotel Arcade with over
50 specialty shops
• Dhobi at Raffles ( Laundry Services)
Other Features
• Raffles Culinary Academy
• Raffles Hotel Museum
• The Sugar Palm Club for Children
• Jubilee Hall - Theatre Playhouse
• Sir Charles - Flowers for the
Gentleman ( Florist)
• Thos SB Raffles, Gourmet Food
& Provisions
Amrita Spa
Inspired by Amrita. For centuries,
enlightened souls on journeys of self-discovery have celebrated this mystic
nectar of the gods, the elixir of eternal youth. This legendary assurance
of renewal is a commitment to every guest of Amrita Spa.
Amrita Spa at Raffles Hotel offers
relaxing and pampering wellness therapy in the privacy and luxury of a
grand hotel. Exclusively for residents only, this full service spa features
a gymnasium, hot and cold dip pools, body care, exclusive therapy rooms
and unique couple rooms designed for the relaxing, soothing touch of a
massage, facial, or any of our therapeutic services, with your partner.
Fragrant aromatherapy burners, candles, soft lighting, signature Amrita
Spa cuisine, backed by the legendary Raffles service carve a simple philosophy
of complete wellness.
24-Hour
Gymnasium & Swimming Pool
Located on the third floor deck
of the Courtyard Wing, the Hotel's pool, jacuzzis, bar and health club
are for the exclusive use of Hotel residents. Gymnasium facilities and
equipment include : treadmills, stationery bicycles, a universal weight
machine, sauna and steambath in the gentlemen's and ladies changing rooms.
Restaurants
& Entertainment
"When in Singapore, feed at
Raffles", was Kipling's advice and it still holds true today.
Doc Cheng's
This internationally acclaimed,
award-winning themed restaurant features western cuisine created with an
Asia twist, using the region's cooking techniques, spices and ingredients.
Lunch (Mon-Fri) 12 noon - 2.00 p.m.
Dinner (daily) 7.00 p.m. - 10.00
p.m.
Dress code: Smart Casual
Ah Teng's
Bakery
Delicious pastries, cookies, cakes
as well as steaming hot Dim Sum are the highlight of this cosy cafe. Perfect
for an early morning "cuppa," Ah Teng's provides a warm and inviting dining
experience.
(Daily) 7.30 a.m. - 11.00 p.m.
Supper available (Fri, Sat and Eve
Of Public Holidays) 10.00 p.m. - 2.00 a.m.
Dress code: Casual
Raffles
Grill
Timeless elegance characterises
the Hotel's formal dining room. Raffles Grill is the Hotel's premier fine
dining venue featuring French continental cuisine created by Master chef
and the renowned Raffles attentive yet discreet service.
Lunch (Mon - Fri) 12 noon - 2.00
p.m.
Dinner (nightly) 7.00 p.m. - 10.00
p.m
Dress code: Smart Elegant
Empress
Room
Raffles Hotel's Chinese restaurant
serves superb Cantonese cuisine created by a Master chef from Hong Kong.
Dim Sum is available for lunch.
Lunch (Mon - Sat) 12 noon - 2.30
p.m.
Dim Sum Buffet Brunch (Sundays &
Public Holidays) 11.00 a.m. - 2.15 p.m.
Dinner (nightly) 6.30 p.m. - 10.30
p.m
Dress code: Smart Casual
Empire café
Styled like a coffee house typical
of 1920s Singapore, Empire cafe serves both international staples and local
favourites.
All Day Dining (daily) 11.00 a.m.
- 10.45 p.m.
High Tea (daily) 3.30 p.m. - 5.30
p.m.
Dress code: Casual
Raffles
Café
Fast becoming a favorite meeting
place for the hip artists; busy executives; and sophisticated shoppers
from within Raffles Hotel Arcade, Raffles Café – Coffee & Wine
Bar offers an excellent selection of fine coffees, teas and interesting
New World wines, a light snack menu as well as all time favourite versions
of the humble cookie.
Located on the ground level of the
Raffles Hotel Arcade.
Open daily from 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Tiffin Room
Tiffin Curry Buffet featuring traditional
Indian and Asian specialties is a hot favourite with tourists and Singapore
residents alike. The Tiffin Room Buffet is available for lunch and dinner.
The Tiffin Room also serves breakfast and high tea daily.
Breakfast (daily) 7.00 a.m. - 10.00
a.m.
Lunch (daily) 12 noon - 2.00 p.m
High Tea (daily) 3.30 p.m. - 5.00
p.m.
Dinner (nightly) 7.00 p.m - 10.00
p.m.
Thali Set (24 hours, advance order)
Dress code: Smart Casual
Raffles
Courtyard
Built in the tropical setting of
an open courtyard, Raffles Courtyard, a timeless structure with white arches
flanked by tropical palms and native plants, keeps alive the feeling of
‘Old Singapore’. A colonial cocktail bar, a traditional alfresco kitchen,
table umbrellas and live music make the courtyard a pleasant place for
patrons to watch the passing parade of visitors. An open air dance floor
affords patrons a quick round of tango or polka in between courses. In
the style of Big Bands of the past, 5-piece resident band celebrates the
music of the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s daily (except Sundays) from 8 pm – 11.30pm
and 8 pm – 12 midnight (Fridays and Saturdays).
Complementing the alfresco experience
is the Courtyard’s New World style Mediterranean fare, featuring fresh
herbs, seafood, light flavourful salads and pastas.
Dinner (Sun - Thurs) 7.00 p.m. -
10.00 p.m.
Dinner (Fri - Sat) 7.00 p.m. - 10.30
p.m.
Cocktails (daily) 11.00 a.m. - 11.30
p.m
Tapas (Sun - Thurs) 5.00 p.m. -
10.00 p.m.
Tapas (Fri - Sat) 5.00 p.m. - 10.15
p.m.
Dress Code: Casual
Long Bar
Steakhouse
Located on the second storey of
Raffles Hotel Arcade, adjacent to the world-famous Long Bar, Long Bar Steakhouse
cleverly combines steakhouse dining with the nostalgia and simple honest
flavours of early plantation fare. Inspired by legendary exploits of Frank
Cavendish, an adventurous planter who retreated to Raffles Hotel every
weekend in the early 1900s as a respite from the rigours of plantation
life in Malaya, the house specialties are succulent prime cuts of meats
and seafood, marinated with the flavours of the Orient.
Among the restaurant’s most well-kept
secrets are the recipes for Doris’ "Dilly Bread" and her famous home -style
mustard pickles, served at the beginning of each meal.
Plantation Lunch (Semi Buffet) (Mon
- Fri) 12 p.m. - 2.00 p.m.
Sunday Brunch (Sunday and Public
Holiday) 11.30 a.m. - 2.30 p.m.
Dinner (daily) 7.00 p.m. - 10.00
p.m
Dress code: Casual
Long Bar
Home of the Singapore Sling, the
earthy decor of this two-storey bar was inspired by Malayan plantations
of 1920's. In addition to almost every alcoholic and non-alcoholic concoction
imaginable, the bar also serves traditional pub favourites that are available
for both lunch and snacks.
In the evenings, a seven-piece show
band performs a selection of contemporary and popular hits.
Snack (daily) 12.00 p.m. - 7.30
p.m.
Cocktails (Sun-Thurs) 11.00 a.m.
- 12.30 a.m.
Cocktails (Fri, Sat and Eve of Public
Holidays) 11.00 a.m. - 1.30 a.m.
Dress code: Casual
Bar and
Billiard Room
Established in 1896, the Bar and
Billiard Room houses two original billiard tables from the turn of the
century. A continental buffet is served for lunch on weekdays while a lavish
brunch is offered on Sundays.
With a fine selection of martinis,
single malts, cognacs, armagnacs, champagnes, ports, sherries, chocolates,
coffee and Cuban cigars, it's no wonder the Bar & Billiard Room is
also known as "the Connoisseur's Haven". In the evenings, a trio entertains
with light jazz music.
Cocktails (daily) 11.30 a.m. - 12.30
a.m.
Lunch (Mon - Sat) 11.30 a.m. - 2.00
p.m.
Brunch (Sun) 11.30 a.m. - 2.30 p.m.
International High Tea (Mon - Sat)
3.30 pm. - 5.00 pm
Buffet High Tea (Sun) 4.00 p.m.
- 5.30 p.m
Dress code: Casual
Seah Street
Deli
A typical New York-style delicatessen.
The unique menu features a selection of American sandwiches, entrees and
salads. The portions are decidedly generous and the service remarkably
friendly.
(Sun - Thurs) 11.00 a.m. - 10.00
p.m.
(Fri, Sat and Eve of Public Holidays)
11.00 a.m. - 11.00 p.m.
Dress code: Casual
Writer's
Bar
Located in the lobby of the Hotel,
this bar is a tribute to the writers who have stayed at the Hotel or written
about it.
Beverages/Cocktails 11.00 a.m. -
10.00 p.m. (daily)
Dress code: Smart Casual
Conference
& Banquet Facilities
Raffles Hotel has built its catering
reputation on commitment to high standards of quality, distinguished style
and impeccable service.
The Ballroom
The Ballroom is the essence of luxury
and style, featuring exquisite Austrian chandeliers and murals of early
Singapore. High ceilings, arched openings and french doors give it an airy
spaciousness.
Casuarina Suite
The Casuarina Suite is named after
Somerset Maugham's volume of short stories, 'The Casuarina Tree'. The elegant
decor and tastefully appointed furnishings are designed for maximum style
and comfort. Suitable as a meeting facility or to host a social occasion,
the room can be divided into two smaller spaces when required.
East India Rooms
Located in the oldest part of the
Hotel, the East India Rooms is the most formal of the entertainment areas,
with an Edwardian ambience that lend that special air of elegance to formal
events.
Palm Garden
The Palm Garden is a delightful
outdoor setting featuring an ornate cast-iron fountain dating back to the
late 1890's. One of only two in Singapore, it stands more than six metres
high and is the focal point of the garden. The Palm Garden is available
for private functions.
Lady Sophia Suite
The Lady Sophia Suite is name in
honour of Lady Sophia Hull, second wife of Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles.
Situated next to one of Raffles' lush green gardens, the suite is ideal
for meetings and exhibitions. |