No title - expert review Opened by the Sarkies brothers in 1887 and visited by such writers as Rudyard Kipling and Somerset Maugham, Raffles was the belle of the East during its heyday in the '20s and '30s and was declared a national monument in 1987. True to form in this planned republic, millions of dollars were spent rep... fodors.com
No title - expert review This hotel began life as the home of a British sea captain. In 1887 the Armenian Sarkies brothers took over the building and transformed it into one of Asia's grandest hotels. Raffles has experienced many ups and downs, especially during World War II, when it was first a center for British refugees,... fodors.com
No title - expert review A stay at Raffles is more than a luxurious escape in the heart of a modern metropolis; it's a chance to tap in to Singapore's colonial spirit (and live out those Somerset Maugham fantasies). The dainty ivory icon with its neo-Renaissance facade and lavish interiors offers the height of Old World opu... forbestraveler.com
No title - expert review Legendary since its establishment in 1887 and named after Singapore's first British colonial administrator, Sir Stamford Raffles, this posh hotel is one of the most recognizable names in Southeast Asian hospitality. Originally it was a bungalow, but by the 1920s and 1930s it had expanded to become a... frommers.com
One meal--$47 for water. - user review Yes, the Raffels is one of Asia's best--except for a simple item such as drinking water. I hosted a small party of six at the Raffel Royal China June 26, 2005. Everyone at... travel.yahoo.com
Samurai Chef at the Raffles! - user review Masterclasses by famous chefs are always nice to attend to keep one's culinary skills well honed. On 10th February 2007, I attended a masterclass by 2 Michelin Star Chef Thie... travel.yahoo.com
Long Long Ago so this doesn't count - user review Lets talk 1971. A soldier on R&R. It was all peace and quiet and nostalga about the old far east. By the second day I was expecting a Pan Am clipper to arrive with Humphrey B... travel.yahoo.com
Royal China, Raffles Hotel - user review I agree with Robert Payne. There was so much hype about Royal China. being a foodie, we went. The food was good but he manager was rude. We love to eat slowly along with our... travel.yahoo.com
Macarons, Food & Wine in Raffles! - user review Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet is a celebrated Travel, Food & Wine Writer/Editor/Educator in Asia MACARONS are what Chefs call Michelin Stars and Masterchef Alain Sol... travel.yahoo.com
nice, historic hotel - user review the hotel itself is beautiful. lots of shops, stores in the grounds. great tradition to go the bar and get a singapore sling (and throw the peanut shells on the floor). the ser... travel.yahoo.com
Raffles Hotel Singapore (Singapore, Singapore) - Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor If you are looking for a classy colonial experience then Raffles will provide it. The rooms are huge and their decoaration refects the history of the place. Fantastic ambience and atmosphere. The hotel is still well located for shops/restaurnats/bars. However, as a regular visitor to Singapore, I wo... tripadvisor.com
Raffles Hotel - Singapore, Singapore, Singapore - VirtualTourist.com The decisioin to stay at Raffles was one of our best. Although not our usual holiday standard, it was a much awaited treat at the end of our recent 5 week holiday in SE Asia. As a Resident of Raffles, service was discrete and on-call, just a button press away, from the moment of arrival. Our rooms w... virtualtourist.com
Raffles Hotel Singapore, Review, Location, Facilities in Raffles Hotel Some interesting facts about this hotel makes it all the more interesting venue to stay at. The Raffles Hotel of Singapore is famous as the spot where the last surviving wild tiger of Singapore was shot to death and wiped out from the land. Any reputed place has both glorious past mingled with abhor... asiarooms.com
Singapore: Raffles Hotel Singapore - Traveler Reviews - Raffles never disappoints - TripAdvisor Stayed here with my family in Oct before going on a 6 day cruise and frankly was disappointed. I had booked a tower wing room for all of us but was offered a garden wing room for an extra fee. I asked to look at both. The garden wing they showed us was very shabby and run down. Certainly not what I ... tripadvisor.com
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