One of the most iconic hotels in Asia — an 1887 colonial landmark ranked #5 in the World's 50 Best Hotels 2025. All 115 suites (no standard rooms) have private verandahs, teak floors, and butler service. The Long Bar invented the Singapore Sling in 1915. Butcher's Block is one of Singapore's best restaurants. Forbes Five-Star.
Why We Chose It
Raffles reopened in 2019 after a comprehensive restoration. 115 suites spread across low-rise wings surrounding a tropical garden courtyard. The service tradition is singular — Sikh doormen in ceremonial uniforms have guarded the entrance for 137 years.
What Stands Out
- #5 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025, Forbes Five-Star
- 115 suites only — no standard rooms, all with private verandah
- Long Bar: birthplace of the Singapore Sling (1915) — order one
- Butcher's Block restaurant: one of Singapore's best steakhouses
- Central location: Raffles Place, Marina Bay, and National Gallery all walkable