Raffles Singapore is a hotel in Colonial District. Raffles Singapore — Colonial District · Beach Road. An all-suite colonial landmark: 115 suites in a restored 1887 building, the smallest at 47 square metres, with the Long Bar and Writers Bar functioning as destination venues for Singapore visitors as well as hotel guests. Raffles Singapore earns its place on an all-suite floor rather than a price point — 115 suites in a restored 1887 colonial building, the smallest at 47 square metres, with a Beach Road courtyard that operates as a neighbourhood landmark as much as a hotel entrance. The Long Bar and Writers Bar draw visiting Singaporeans and tourists throughout the day, which defines the atmosphere: heritage grandeur with a public character. Travelers who want a quiet, contained luxury stay should factor this in before booking. The right question is not whether Raffles is worth it — for those who want the colonial-heritage register and an all-suite minimum, it is — but whether that format and that atmosphere suit the specific trip. Travelers who want an all-suite stay in the Colonial District, with the property's Beach Road courtyard positioning and a formal heritage service register rather than a contemporary-design alternative.
Raffles Singapore earns its place on an all-suite floor rather than a price point — 115 suites in a restored 1887 colonial building, the smallest at 47 square metres, with a Beach Road courtyard that operates as a neighbourhood landmark as much as a hotel entrance. The Long Bar and Writers Bar draw visiting Singaporeans and tourists throughout the day, which defines the atmosphere: heritage grandeur with a public character. Travelers who want a quiet, contained luxury stay should factor this in before booking. The right question is not whether Raffles is worth it — for those who want the colonial-heritage register and an all-suite minimum, it is — but whether that format and that atmosphere suit the specific trip. Best for: Travelers who want an all-suite stay in the Colonial District, with the property's Beach Road courtyard positioning and a formal heritage service register rather than a contemporary-design alternative. Raffles Singapore — Colonial District · Beach Road. An all-suite colonial landmark: 115 suites in a restored 1887 building, the smallest at 47 square metres, with the Long Bar and Writers Bar functioning as destination venues for Singapore visitors as well as hotel guests.
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| Category | What you get | Size | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Suites | 31 suites around the hotel's central courtyard, verandah overlooking the gardens · 1 King | 58 m² / 624 sq ft | Check rate |
| State Room Suites | Historic Bras Basah wing; two separate entrances, one to the parlour, one to the bedroom · 1 King | 67 m² / 721 sq ft | Check rate |
| Residence Suites | In the Raffles Arcade; named after historic Singapore cinemas, separate kitchenette + dining area · 2 King | 150 m² / 1,614 sq ft (2BR) | Check rate |
| Personality Suites | 12 suites in the Palm Court Wing, each themed around a notable historical guest (e.g. Elizabeth Taylor Suite) · Not published | — | Check rate |
| Palm Court Suites | Palm Court Wing (added 1894), colonial architecture over the Palm Court garden · Not published | — | Check rate |
| Promenade Suites | Garden-view suites with antique furnishings · Not published | — | Check rate |
| Grand Hotel Suites | One- or two-bedroom, colonial architecture, 14 ft ceilings · Not published | — | Check rate |
| Presidential Suites | Two suites only — the Sarkies Suite and the Sir Stamford Raffles Suite — overlooking the Palm Court · Not published | — | Check rate |
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Raffles Singapore is an all-suite hotel with 115 suites across eight categories, from Courtyard and State Room Suites to the two-suite Presidential collection.
Travelers who want an all-suite stay in the Colonial District, with the property's Beach Road courtyard positioning and a formal heritage service register rather than a contemporary-design alternative.
Raffles is an all-suite, no-standard-room hotel with a formal colonial-heritage register — travelers who want a lower entry rate or a strictly contemporary design language should look to Capella Sentosa or Pan Pacific Orchard instead.
Raffles Singapore earns its place on an all-suite floor rather than a price point — 115 suites in a restored 1887 colonial building, the smallest at 47 square metres, with a Beach Road courtyard that operates as a neighbourhood landmark as much as a hotel entrance. The Long Bar and Writers Bar draw visiting Singaporeans and tourists throughout the day, which defines the atmosphere: heritage grandeur with a public character. Travelers who want a quiet, contained luxury stay should factor this in before booking. The right question is not whether Raffles is worth it — for those who want the colonial-heritage register and an all-suite minimum, it is — but whether that format and that atmosphere suit the specific trip.
Assessed on the all-suite floor (115 suites, none below 47 square metres), the 1887 restored colonial building's Beach Road courtyard positioning, the destination-bar profile of the Long Bar and Writers Bar, and the heritage service register against Singapore's contemporary alternatives: Capella Sentosa and Pan Pacific Orchard.
Eight, anchored by the Long Bar, birthplace of the Singapore Sling in 1915.
Sunday through Wednesday 11am-10:30pm, Thursday through Saturday 11am-11:30pm. Dress is smart casual and walk-ins are welcome, though groups of 10-20 need a reservation.
Tiffin Room, a North Indian restaurant that has operated continuously since 1892 — one of the longest-running restaurants on the property.
Yes — the Long Bar also serves "Sling Zero," a non-alcoholic version, alongside the original made with locally distilled Brass Lion Singapura Gin.
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Assessed on the all-suite floor (115 suites, none below 47 square metres), the 1887 restored colonial building's Beach Road courtyard positioning, the destination-bar profile of the Long Bar and Writers Bar, and the heritage service register against Singapore's contemporary alternatives: Capella Sentosa and Pan Pacific Orchard.
VIAIVE source note · last verified August 16, 2026