"Few hotels in the world become synonymous with the cities that host them. None more so than the Raffles for Singapore"says Christian Westbeld, General Manager of the famous establishment, which opened in 1887. A hotel legend which business travellers can now rediscover, sublimated after two years of closure for a meticulous renovation begun in February 2017 and led by interior designer Alexandra Champalimaud with the support of the international architecture firm Aedas.
The palace now offers 115 suitesThese are divided into nine categories: State Room, Courtyard, Palm Court, Personality, Grand Hotel, Presidential, as well as Residence, Promenade and Studio. The last three have been added to the existing offer, and their residents will naturally benefit from the service provided by the brand's famous butlers.
"The Raffles Singapore is one of the few surviving 19th-century grand hotels in the world.says Christian Westbeld. Its renovation has been carefully thought out to preserve its unique historic charm, while creating extraordinary experiences for our customers.." These include several restaurants run by multi-star chefs such as Anne- Sophie PicAlain Ducasse and Jereme Leung, known for his innovative Chinese cuisine. When it comes to shopping, the Arcade, in addition to a variety of shops, has recently opened a Raffles boutique. One timeless feature remains, the Long Bar, where travellers can once again sip the famous Singapore Sling cocktail and perpetuate the tradition of dropping peanut shells on the floor.
The Raffles Singapore is opening a new chapter in its history, having been restored between 1989 and 1991. The luxury brand, which was acquired by Accor in 2016, has now rediscovered its jewel in the crown. at the same time as Fairmont - will be able to rely on continue to expandThese include recent openings in Warsaw, Shenzhen and the Maldives. "The reopening of this flagship address will give fresh impetus to the brand's international expansion, offering the same unrivalled quality of service and the most sublime experiences in new destinations such as Udaipur, London and Boston."says Jeannette Ho, Raffles Hotels & Resorts Brand and Strategic Partnerships Director.
