Raffles Hotel

Raffles Hotel is a historic luxury hotel located at 1 Beach Road in the Downtown Core's City Hall area of Singapore. Opened in 1887 by the Sarkies Brothers, it is renowned for its colonial architecture and as a National Monument of Singapore. The hotel is famous as the birthplace of the Singapore Sling cocktail at the Long Bar and has hosted notable figures. It features restored suites, arcades, restaurants and heritage galleries.

Visitors can expect a restored colonial-style heritage hotel with white facades, verandas and tropical gardens in central Singapore. Public areas include the Raffles Hotel Arcade with shops and restaurants, the Long Bar where the Singapore Sling was created, heritage galleries and courtyards. Non-staying visitors can explore the arcade, dine, have drinks, take photos of the exterior and lobby areas, and join heritage tours. The atmosphere is elegant and historic, surrounded by the Civic District.

Founded in 1887 by Armenian Sarkies Brothers (Martin, Tigran, Aviet and Arshak Sarkies) as a 10-room bungalow hotel. Expanded in the 1890s with the main building and iconic architecture. Declared a National Monument of Singapore in 1987. Extensively restored from 1989-1991 and again 2017-2019 to preserve its colonial heritage. Hosted notable guests including writers and dignitaries over more than a century.

Icon of Singapore's colonial heritage and luxury hospitality. Birthplace of the Singapore Sling cocktail created by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon at the Long Bar in 1915. Symbol of Singapore's history and social life, featured in literature and film, and a landmark of the Civic District representing the city's heritage conservation.