Raffles Hotel, Singapore
The Raffles Hotel is named after Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder of modern Singapore. It is Singapore’s most famous and charming landmark. The Hotel has carved a name for itself in the hospitality industry of Singapore. It has won accolades all over for its excellent facilities and services.
The Raffles hotel is located in the heart of Singapore’s business district and is just a 20 minute ride from Changi airport. Within walking distance you will get the Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Center and Esplanade. The Raffles Hotel has now expanded in the modern era and now includes a hopping plaza, a museum, a theater and the Long Bar from where the cocktail originated.
The hotel is very popular with the tourists. The concierge at the hotel will welcome you as soon as you enter the premises. The check-in is usually pretty fast and each of the room offers good views from the window. There is bar in the room which is stocked with premium scotch, bourbon whisky and 2 bottles of the local beer. There are remote controlled blinds next to the bath tub in the bathroom.
The food is very good at this hotel. You can try the mashed potatoes and the beef. Both of them are delicious and good value for money. They have a huge range of breads – try them all if you can. And lastly they have the finest collection of French, Australian, American and Chilean wines. The last one deserves a special mention.
The Raffles hotel is a good place for family as well as business meetings. The price is a bit steep but that is expected since it is a super luxury hotel. People who have stayed in this hotel have all praised the huge spacious room, the large bed with the comforters and the beautiful bathroom. This hotel is worth staying at if it fits your budget.
