Raffles Hotel Singapore began welcoming guests and visitors on Thursday following a meticulous restoration that spanned
more than two years.
The effort, led by interior designer Alexandra Champalimaud and supported by architecture and design firm Aedas has introduced new suite categories, lifestyle experiences and dining concepts.
The all-suite hotel is now accepting stays after the revitalisation added three additional suite categories – Residence, Promenade and Studio suites – and increased the suite count from 103 to 115 suites.
.jpg "Residence Suite - Bedroom 1908011")
One of the three new suite categories, Residence Suite, has begun welcoming stays.
Retail space The Raffles Arcade was unveiled early last month, featuring a transformed Raffles Boutique, various bespoke retail brands and the debut of new restaurant and bar concepts, including Chef Anne-Sophie Pic of the three-Michelin star Maison Pic in Valence, France; French Master Chef Alain Ducasse; and Chef Jereme Leung, known for his innovative Chinese cooking.
The iconic Long Bar has taken up a new perch on the second level, where travellers can order the hotel’s most famous cocktail, the original Singapore Sling.
“Raffles Hotel Singapore is one of the few remaining great 19th century hotels in the world and its restoration has been carefully designed to preserve its unique historic charm, while creating extraordinary experiences for our esteemed guests – a dedicated commitment from all of us at Raffles Hotel Singapore and also from our owner, Katara Hospitality,” said Christian Westbeld, general manager, Raffles Hotel Singapore.
The hotel was first opened in 1887, and declared a National Monument a century later by the Singapore Government.
Reservations for stays from August onwards are available for booking.