Raffles is a hotel steeped in history. It was originally a tiffin house, a restaurant serving light lunches. In 1886, it began operating as a hotel and has since served as one of Asia's premier destinations. The hotel has been especially popular with authors and has hosted the likes of Joseph Conrad, Somerset Maugham, Noel Coward, and Rudyard Kipling.
Several years ago, Raffles underwent an extensive renovation and emerged as glorious as ever. The rooms in this rambling estate feature high molded ceilings, Oriental carpets, ceiling fans, and period furnishings.
Excellent service makes staying at Raffles even more enjoyable. Courteous, prompt, attentive, and unobtrusive are the hallmarks which each staff member lives by. From the famous Longbar-home of the Singapore sling-to the restaurants, to the shops, the gracious staff pampers you and ensures that your stay at Raffles is as memorable as the hotel's history.
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