Singapore, Singapore

Raffles Singapore

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The takeaway

Choose Raffles Singapore to make the hotel’s living history—not just its central location—the focus of an all-suite city stay.

About the hotel

Opened in 1887, Raffles Singapore is a National Monument in the city’s civic and business district, surrounded by modern buildings rather than a beach. Its 115 bookable suites occupy colonial-style buildings; some retain high ceilings, teakwood floors and shared verandahs. Butler service is part of the stay, while the Raffles Arcade brings dining and shops into the hotel grounds. A garden-set spa and outdoor pool offer a change of pace without leaving the city.

Choose it if

You want to stay in a National Monument rather than merely visit one.
You value a suite with butler service and the option of dining in your parlour or on a verandah.
You want the Long Bar, other dining venues and the Raffles Arcade within the hotel grounds.

Skip it if

You want a beachfront resort: this hotel occupies an urban civic-district setting.
You prefer a small, secluded property; Raffles Singapore has 115 suites and dining and retail venues on its grounds.
You need to stay with a pet: the hotel does not accommodate pets, though documented service animals may be permitted.

The property

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Guest discussion

What real people are saying.

Reddit excerpts · separate from Rex’s editorial judgment

One guest found both check-in and check-out disappointing; the hotel was preparing to host a Chanel fashion show during the stay, though the account does not establish whether that affected either experience. Another guest remembers celebrating his wife’s 30th birthday at Raffles fondly and suggests it is worth booking for a night.

Discussion is limited; these accounts offer a glimpse rather than a broad verdict.

“The check-in experience left a bit to be desired, and the check-out wasn’t super great either for different circumstances. The hotel was preparing to host the Chanel fashion show”

r/chubbytravel ↗

“I celebrated my wife's 30th at Raffles Hotel and it was a memorable experience. It's probably worth staying at least one night there.”

r/askSingapore ↗ · Apr 29, 2026

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