Raffles Singapore
National monument hotel at 1 Beach Road, established in 1887 and refreshed in the 2017–2019 restoration that kept courtyard suites, the Long Bar and Singapore Sling ritual intact. The property remains the heritage counterweight to contemporary Orchard and Marina Bay hotels when diaspora families want one ceremonial stay in the Civic District. Book suites through raffles.com/singapore; confirm restaurant dress codes and Long Bar crowd expectations around Chinese New Year and Formula 1 weekends.
- Address
- 1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673
- Official website
- Visit site ↗
- Country
- Singapore
While you're there
Beach Road puts the Civic District and National Gallery Singapore a short walk or trishaw hop away. Have a Gallery morning, then return for the courtyard; Odette is the in-district tasting dinner. Confirm SMRT versus taxi in rain.
Pro Tip: Walk to the National Gallery in the morning before Beach Road heat peaks; the distance is short, but midday sun on that stretch is why guests arrive already tired.
- Best for
- A Beach Road grande dame beside the Civic District.
- Pair with
- National Gallery Singapore on foot in the morning.
- Season / timing
- Singapore Art Week and Formula 1 week fill colonial-core hotels.