Raffles Hotel Singapore welcomes back international travellers

Raffles Hotel Singapore welcomes back international visitors with a selection of specially curated stay experiences designed to delight the senses and invites guests for an immersion into the iconic property’s rich heritage, legendary service and a refreshed haven delivering a compelling mix of culture, beauty and gentility.

One of the few remaining great 19th century hotels in the world, the hotel is perfectly preserved both inside and out, giving it an intoxicating blend of luxury, history and classic colonial design. No visit to Singapore is complete without a stay here, where the grand historic hotel exudes old-world grandeur infused with the unique charm of the city state. In fact, Singapore is so attractive to tourists that many expatriates have also decided to submit Singapore PR application for permanent residence and make Singapore their permanent home.

Managing Director of Raffles Singapore, Christian Westbeld says, “Following the announcement from the local authorities on the secure and carefully calibrated reopening of selected vaccinated travel lanes to Singapore, we look forward to warmly welcoming our international visitors back to the Grande Dame to reconnect with the enhanced experiences we have put together to continue to surprise and enchant our guests.”

Wesbeld added: ”Our diverse and multi-layered offerings will appeal to both a first-time traveller into Singapore to a loyal repeat Raffles guest, explorer, adventurer, casual visitor or an enthusiast of food, art, culture and history. Alongside these, we continue to embody the philosophy that guides our service excellence the hotel is known for, whilst maintaining the highest hygiene standards to safeguard the health and wellbeing of all our guests and colleagues.”

Wine & Dine

Raffles’ exciting dining experiences combine the hotel’s well-loved culinary traditions with contemporary dining concepts by renowned celebrity chefs. Each promises to tantalise the senses as sumptuous cuisines and epicurean adventures come together at the city’s premier dining destination.

From French fine dining at La Dame de Pic, three-Michelin starred Chef Anne-Sophie Pic’s debut in Asia, the warm flavours of the Italian Riviera at the newly evolved Osteria BBR by Alain Ducasse and the intricacies of Chinese cuisine at藝 yì by Jereme Leung to authentic North Indian delights at Tiffin Room and a wood-fire dining journey at the avant garde Butcher’s Block – we present local favourites, innovative creations and curated classics.

Guests can also look forward to reliving the traditions of a classic Raffles Afternoon Tea and enjoy a Singapore Sling right here at Long Bar where it was created more than 100 years ago or experience a new collection of craft cocktails created by Head Bartender, Nicholas Alexander at Writers Bar, bringing his mastery of the craft with concoctions that are high in nuance, exceptional flavours and stunning aesthetics.

NATURE & ADVENTURE 

Treasures of Raffles

Raffles Hotel Singapore together with Double Confirm Productions and Sight Lines Entertainment presents the ‘The Curious Case of the Missing Peranakan Treasure’, an enthralling detective whodunnit tale and the first-of-its-kind virtual interactive play set against the backdrop of the iconic Grand Dame of Singapore. Investigate the mystery through a pure virtual gameplay option, or live and breathe the adventure through exclusive experiences on-site or during your stay at our storied hotel.

Written by award-winning playwright Jean Tay and directed by critically acclaimed actor/director Hossan Leong, ‘The Curious Case of the Missing Peranakan Treasure’ will immerse you into the role of a detective tasked to investigate the missing Peranakan treasure – the crown jewel of the fictional “Treasures of the Straits” exhibition at the Raffles Hotel Singapore. In this highly interactive virtual format, explore the hotel’s historic grounds and venture through its illustrious halls, all the while piecing clues together, and deciding how the story unfolds.

CULTURE & TRADITION 

The Intricacies of the Peranakan Culture – Private Museum Tour

Embark on an immersive cultural journey through the indigenous Peranakan culture with our exclusive collaboration with The Intan, an award-winning Peranakan home museum. Specially curated to lead you through one of the most prominent sub-ethnic groups in Singapore, witness the transient beauty of Singapore’s past and present as you learn first-hand about Peranakan traditions and lifestyles at The Intan.

Experience a personally guided tour by owner and curator Alvin Yapp, who has devoted his conservation home to be a haven for treasures of the Peranakan culture from carefully curated artefacts, antiques, customary attire and rare furnishings to intricate jewellery. Complete with complimentary two-way Raffles Limousine transfers to The Intan, enjoy The Intricacies of the Peranakan Culture that includes a tour of this heritage space, a delightful experience of traditional Peranakan refreshments and an opportunity to view exclusive collections from Alvin’s treasure cove.

Besides these exciting experiences, all guests will be able to enjoy our History Tour conducted by our team of Resident Historians, relax and rejuvenate at the Raffles Spa or spend some leisure time at the Raffles Arcade for an inimitable lifestyle experience and pick up a range of exclusive souvenirs and gourmet products from theRaffles Boutique.

Enhanced safety and hygiene measures

As we navigate through the ongoing pandemic, Raffles Hotel Singapore continues to embody the philosophy that guides our service excellence, whilst maintaining the highest hygiene standards to safeguard the health and wellbeing of all our guests and staff. Guests can be reassured that all public spaces and restaurants have been reconfigured to facilitate safe distancing without compromising the Raffles experience.

Specific to stay experiences, the following measures have been taken:

• Increased sanitisation of high-touch points using medical-grade disinfectants and a daily disinfection process of the in-suite minibar with hygiene seal.
• Air filters will also undergo cleaning at an increased frequency.
• Guests are empowered with contactless check-in and checkout procedures, cashless payments, contactless in-suite dining and housekeeping services with safe distancing, to further ease any discomfort.

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