Raffles Singapore, Singapore

Raffles Singapore - A restored colonial National Monument with 115 suites, multiple signature restaurants, and Raffles Spa

Raffles Singapore occupies a beautifully preserved colonial-style building declared a National Monument in 1987, featuring 115 suites with 14-foot ceilings, teakwood floors, and private verandahs. The hotel offers multiple dining venues including Butcher's Block with wood-fire cooking techniques, 藝 yì by Jereme Leung serving Chinese provincial cuisine, and Tiffin Room featuring North Indian delicacies served in traditional tiffin boxes. Raffles Spa provides hydrothermal facilities with a vitality pool filled with Peruvian pink salt, herbal sauna, and aromatherapy steam room alongside a 24-hour fitness center with Technogym equipment. Located in the civic and business district, Raffles Singapore is a 5-minute walk from Esplanade and 0.5 miles from Promenade MRT station, with Orchard Road shopping district accessible via a two-minute Mass Rapid Transit ride. The property includes Raffles Arcade shopping destination and is walking distance to Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Pros

The historic building was declared a National Monument in 1987, preserving colonial architecture

Multiple dining options including wood-fire cooking at Butcher's Block and Chinese provincial cuisine at 藝 yì

Raffles Spa features hydrothermal facilities with mineral-rich vitality pool and aromatherapy treatments

24-hour fitness center equipped with Technogym treadmills and elliptical equipment

Proximity to business district with Esplanade within 5-minute walking distance

Cons

The colonial architecture and historic status may limit modern architectural features

Multiple dining venues with specific cuisines may not cater to all dietary preferences