Raffles Hotel Overview
Opened in 1887 by four Armenian brothers, the Raffles Hotel is one of the few remaining original grand hotels of the East. This world-famous hotel, which was named after Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder of modern Singapore, began life as a modest bungalow. Over the years, it has welcomed many famous guests, including Rudyard Kipling, Joseph Conrad and Charlie Chaplin, attracted by the hotel's luxury and elegance. Today, the hotel continues to attract the rich and famous, and a recent S$160-million facelift has ensured that it has the trappings of modern luxury yet retains the unique charm of the colonial era. Tourists regularly flock to drink afternoon tea in the Tiffin Room and enjoy a Singapore Sling in the Long Bar. The hotel was declared a National Monument in 1987.
Air: Singapore Changi Airport. Rail: Train: City Hall MRT Station. Road: Bus: Public services.
Contact Addresses
Raffles Hotel, 1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673
Tel: 6337 1886
Website: www.raffleshotel.com
Tourist Information
Singapore Tourism Board
Tourism Court, 1 Orchard Spring Lane, Singapore 247729
Tel: 736 6622. Fax: 736 9423. E-mail: stb_sog@stb.gov.sg
Website: www.stb.com.sg or www.newasia-singapore.com
Singapore Tourism Board
First Floor, Carrington House, 126-130 Regent Street, London W1B 5JX, UK
Tel: (020) 7437 0033 or (08080) 656 565 (toll free UK only). Fax: (020) 7734 2191.
E-mail: info@stb.org.uk
Location
Singapore
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