Oct. 27, 2026 • 15 min read Jump to section Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Copy URL Email The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews, and opinions are entirely from our editorial team. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. Please view our advertising policy and product review methodology for more information. Editor's Note Raffles Singapore provided TPG with a complimentary two-night stay, but all opinions expressed are entirely those of the author and were not subject to review by the hotel or any other entity. Only a handful of hotels have a whole chain named after them. St. Regis. Peninsula. Fairmont. And then there's the Raffles.
Although there are now around two dozen Raffles hotels and resorts around the world, they all trace their lineage back to the original Raffles Singapore, which has become one of the most famous hotels in the world since it began welcoming guests back in 1887.
Previous slide Next slide 1 of 4 ERIC ROSEN/THE POINTS GUY 0 1 2 3 The grande dame of today probably bears little resemblance to the humble 10-room hotel opened by the Sarkies brothers nearly 140 years ago — in part thanks to a lavish and painstaking renovation under the aegis of design star Alexandra Champalimaud from 2017 through 2019 — but there are still hallmarks of that history throughout its hushed halls and lush gardens.
An ancient piano whose keys were once tickled by Noel Coward. Unobtrusive plaques placed next to rooms that were favorites of bestselling authors and other celebrities (the hotel has hosted its fair share). The crunch of tires along the circular gravel driveway — a sound that has accompanied arriving guests for over a century. Perhaps most iconic of all, the nattily uniformed Sikh doormen standing at attention to welcome each guest.
History is palpable here, and yet the hotel feels like the contemporary embodiment of luxury as well.
Here's what it's like stepping inside the Raffles Singapore and how to make the most of your stay.
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Previous slide Next slide 1 of 3 ERIC ROSEN/THE POINTS GUY 0 1 2 The hotel's gleaming white colonial revival facade, with its graceful arches, stalwart balustrades and red-tiled roof is unmistakable. The hotel sits in Singapore's downtown core, close to major attractions like the Merlion, the National Gallery of Singapore, the Asian Civilizations Museum and the Merlion. Getting there: The hotel is approximately a 25-minute, $20 taxi or Grab ride from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). Parking: The hotel offers complimentary valet and self-parking for registered guests. Size: The all-suite Raffles Singapore has 115 accommodations in various categories, including 12 specialty Personality Suites, each dedicated to famous guests like Elizabeth Taylor and Charlie Chaplin. Food and drink: The hotel has eight restaurants and bars sprinkled throughout the property, including both the main building and the shopping arcades along Bridge Road. Pet policy: Only service animals are allowed. Previous slide Next slide 1 of 2 ERIC ROSEN/THE POINTS GUY 0 1 Accommodations There are no rooms at Raffles Singapore, only suites. Even the entry-level State Room suites in the Bras Basah wing start at over 700 square feet and have separate parlors and bedro…