Declared a National Monument in
1987, the Hotel has grown from strength to strength. With its restoration and
re-opening in 1991, Raffles Hotel today stands as a jewel in the crown of
Singapore's hospitality industry, renowned and loved for it's inimitable style
and unsurpassed excellence in service and facilities.In multi-cultural
Singapore, it is not surprising that the visionary founders of Raffles Hotel
were a quartet of enterprising Armenian brothers; Martin, Tigran, Aviet and
Arshak Sarkies.Raffles Hotel opened in 1887 in a rather somber-looking old
bungalow known as Beach House. It was named after Sir Stamford Raffles, founder
of modern Singapore. Topical suits and solar topi were as much a part of Raffles
Hotel's early style as bentwood tables and rattan chairs.
Courtyard
and Palm Court Suites
Courtyard and Palm Court Suites are among those closest to the lush fauna of the
hotel lending these suites an unmatched ambience of tranquility.With 14-foot
ceilings, elegant period furnishings including oriental carpets on the teak,
marble and tiled floors, each suite exudes warmth and character. All suites
feature private parlours and dining areas.
Personality
Suite
Over the years, Raffles Hotel has been privileged to host some of the world's
brightest luminaries from the entertainment, literary and political arenas.The
Personality Suites are posthumous tributes to some of the Hotel's dearest
friends and are distinguished by the specially sourced celebrity memorabilia
placed within each suite. All suites feature private parlours and dining areas.
Grand
Hotel Suite
Distinguished by their premier location in the Main Building, each of the seven
Grand Hotel Suites are elegantly appointed with tastefully selected antiques and
artwork. All suites feature private parlours, dining areas and verandahs.Among
these are the Hotel's premier Suites including the Sir Stamford Raffles and
Sarkies Suites, each featuring two bedrooms, a private dining room that seats 10
guests, a private parlour, pantry, and verandah
