Raffles Singapore | The Most Legendary Luxury Hotel in Asia (4K Tour)
Welcome to Raffles Singapore, one of Asia’s most iconic hotels This video features a full tour of five-star Raffles Singapore The tour includes the rooms, pool, restaurants, lobby and spa Raffles Singapore is a 20-minute drive from Changi Airport The luxury hotel is located in Singapore’s historic Civic District The hotel occupies an entire city block in downtown Singapore Raffles’ white façade is one of Singapore’s famous sights The hotel’s architecture stands proudly unchanged by time All guests are warmly welcomed by the hotel’s Sikh doormen The doormen are famous for their immaculate white turbans Raffles Singapore features a majestic lobby The lobby showcases grand Victorian columns & marble floors An original grandfather clock anchors the historic space Fresh flowers and curated art elevate the lobby’s charm Afternoon tea is served in this magnificent space (shown later) Natural light pours in through the striking skylight above Have you ever stayed at Raffles Singapore? Behind a sweeping staircase is a discreet check-in area Elevators take guests directly to the guest room floors Raffles Singapore has 115 suites located across three floors The suites are categorized into eight categories The suites in each category vary in size and view 12 Personality Suites pay tribute to a renowned guest During my visit, I stayed in the Andre Malraux Personality Suite Andre Malraux was a French novelist and art historian/theorist At the suite’s entrance is a parlor designed for living & dining Welcome amenities: fresh fruits Behind the parlor is an airy bedroom with ensuite bathroom The marble-clad bathroom features a Victorian-style bathtub There are separate stalls for the shower and the toilet A dedicated butler offers a welcome chocolate selection Let’s return to Raffles Singapore’s magnificent lobby Have you ever visited Raffles Singapore? Afternoon tea is offered at the lobby Afternoon tea at the Raffles is an iconic Singapore experience Raffles’ afternoon tea offers an array of single garden teas Raffles Singapore opened in 1887 as a 10-room seaside hotel It is one of the few remaining 19th century hotels in the world The hotel’s size grew alongside the rise of Singapore Through the years, the hotel has had multiple owners In 1987, Raffles Singapore was declared a national monument In 2015, Accor Hotels acquired the famous hotel Following a major renovation, the hotel reopened in 2019 The hotel’s fitness center is located on the upper floor Next to the fitness center is a rooftop with a pool and a bar The pool is framed by lush greenery and impressive city views The pool is open from 7 am to 7 pm daily Many celebrities have stayed at Raffles Singapore Queen Elizabeth II once graced the hotel with her presence Prince William and Princess Catherine have stayed here Elizabeth Taylor once found beauty within these walls Charlie Chaplin left his own quiet mark on the hotel Christian Louboutin added glamour to its guest list Ernest Hemingway felt at home in the hotel’s many lounges Somerset Maugham wrote here beneath swaying palms Rudyard Kipling found inspiration in the hotel’s verandas Maugham called Raffles “the fables of the exotic East” Raffles Singapore is home to beautiful arcades and courtyards Gardens offer serene relaxation throughout the day The Raffles brand stands as a symbol of refined hospitality The Raffles brand is part of Accor’s luxury hotel portfolio Central to its reputation is the famed Raffles butler service Each Raffles hotel carries a legacy of refined luxury Raffles Singapore remains the crown jewel of the Raffles brand Singapore is where the legendary Raffles story began Singapore Raffles inspires every Raffles hotel worldwide Strolling through Raffles Singapore feels like navigating a maze The Raffles Spa is hidden along one of the hotel’s courtyards The Raffles Spa offers a serene sanctuary of calm & wellbeing Guests can choose from a wide menu of restorative treatments The Raffles Spa treatments draw from Asian wellness traditions Herbal tea is offered in the spa’s relaxation lounge Spa facilities include gender-segregated hydrothermal facilities The spa features six private treatment rooms Not far from the spa is the hotel’s beautiful library Several historic items are on display in the library A significant portion of the property is open to the public Designer boutiques and jewelry houses line the arcades The Raffles Boutique sells souvenirs and gourmet products A gallery illustrates the rich history of Raffles Singapore Raffles Courtyard is located at the heart of the hotel Raffles Courtyard serves casual Mediterranean cuisine The hotel’s Palm Garden has a century-old cast-iron fountain The fountain originally stood in Singapore’s Telok Ayer Market Next to the fountain is the Raffles Hotel’s historic billiard room The billiard room now houses the world’s first AP Café Raffles’ arcade is also home to Yi by Jereme Leung Restaurant Yi by Jereme Leung elevates contemporary Chinese cuisine Jereme Leung is one of Asia’s most creative and famous chefs Located in the lobby, Tiffin Room is another Raffles Restaurant The Tiffin Room serves delicious North Indian cuisine The bars at Raffles Singapore are legendary cultural landmarks The Long Bar is more than a bar – it’s living history The iconic Singapore Sling was created here in 1915 Tossing peanut shells remains a playful tradition at the bar Adjacent to the lobby, the Writers Bar offers a refined escape Its plush interiors honor literary legends of the past At night, Raffles Singapore radiates a soothing, tranquil charm Each morning, a breakfast buffet is served in the Tiffin Room Raffles Singapore offers several cultural excursions This includes a tour of The Intan, a 20 min drive from the hotel The Intan is an award-winning Peranakan home museum The Peranakan are a prominent ethnic group in Singapore The museum’s stairs feature in Singapore Airlines’ safety video Sound therapy is also offered at the home museum Thank you for watching my video about Raffles Singapore
Join me on a full-tour of Raffles Singapore, the most famous luxury hotel in Singapore. In the world of luxury travel, only few 5-star hotels become true icons of their city – and Raffles Singapore stands unrivaled among them.
Set amidst charming colonial architecture and surrounded by tropical gardens, Raffles Singapore offers 115 suites, award-winning restaurants & bars, a shopping gallery led by the success of Raffles Boutique, and wellness experiences at the Raffles Spa. Raffles Singapore is considered one of the best luxury hotels in the world.
This 4K travel vlog offers a complete tour of the Raffles Hotel Singapore, including its architecture, history, grand lobby, suites, rooftop pool, intimate spa, restaurants and the famous Long Bar, where the Singapore Sling was born.
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■ Video chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:49 Arrival & Exterior
3:51 Lobby
7:26 Guest room floor
9:49 Suite
13:17 Afternoon Tea
15:55 History
17:58 Gym
19:23 Rooftop pool
23:15 Gardens & Courtyards
28:00 Raffles Spa
30:33 Library
31:57 Shopping gallery
33:51 Raffles Courtyard
36:12 Palm Garden
37:39 Dinner at Yì By Jereme Leung
41:06 Dinner at Tiffin Room
44:08 Long Bar
45:20 Writer’s Bar
46:07 Raffles Singapore at night
48:06 Breakfast
51:54 Excursion to the Intan Museum
■Hotel Information
Hotel name: Raffles Singapore
Address: 1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673
Opened: December 1887
Design: architect Regent Alfred John Bidwell
Management: Accor Hotel Group
Number of rooms: 115 suites
Date of stay: September 2025
Hotel website: https://www.raffles.com/singapore/
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39 Comments
Singapore is such a beautiful and hospitalabe city
Consider reviewing your supply of adjectives. Not everything in the world, and frankly, much of Raffles, is not bombastic. Refined, delicate, peaceful, nice, straight out of Pottery Barn, intricate, damascene, lacey, restrained…
How is "curated" better than "well chosen" or "suitable"? Was an actual curator involved or just some interior decorator? How is it that the menu at McDonalds is not "curated"?
One of my favourite cities. Need to return soon. Thanks for the reminder. As usual, great effort by you 🎉
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The plates at 39:14!!! 😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻
Remnants of a lost civilisation….
17:30 I believe that Accor Hotels only owns the management company which manages the hotel, but the hotel itself is owned by Qatar.
Thank you so much for sharing. It is very beautiful. The flowers are amazing. Amazing architecture. ❤
This video is definitely timeless and magnificent!✨
This is getting boring. This is the fourth raffles video I’ve seen this year. So many other amazing hotels in Singapore but they all go to the overpriced tourist trap. 😢
What a beautiful, classic and timeless hotel 😊
Fancy. Very beautiful hotel and country. Thanks for sharing. 🥰
Hooray – first place I’ve been to before you!
Old world luxury beautifully captured.
Intro music is a memory. What a place! A quiet elegance. A vibe of mine. Until they opened the restaurants! Oh, my … so loud! I loved the fountain and wished it was in my backyard 😊!! I also liked the museum house and learning about the sound! Thumbs up on the tub! I would try that white peony tea offered at your afternoon tea, perhaps with a little lemon tea cake ❤. I'd be feeling positively civilized! 😊
Thank you for taking us on a visit to this lovely hotel, dear LTE. The music was perfectly suited, my friend. As well as for next weeks trailer! You're pretty brilliant that way … 😊.
This place is charming and really beautiful. Wow! I love the architectural aspects of it, from the beautiful pillars to the arches and stairs. Very very nice and I’ve never been there but I think your video did it justice LTE! Thank you for sharing this slice of heaven with us. 😊
What a shame Raffles is surrounded by tall, bland, ugly buildings. Raffles featured prominently in a TV series, Tenko, filmed in the 80s about Singapore in WWII.
What classic elegance! Thank you for choosing to stay at Raffles, filming it so beautifully, and offering your video to us with such wonderful music.
Прекрасный отель. Видео слишком затянуто.
If you want something quieter, Raffles is on a completely different level. Marina Bay Sands is iconic, yes but Raffles has that calm, understated excellence I prefer. Singapore just hits different for me. I love this city.”
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Your videos are just amazing. Thank you very much to let us travelling with you. Best regards from Switzerland 🇨🇭😊
OMG ! My favorite hotel ! Hope someday i Will go there ! And as always beautiful video !!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you 🙏🙏
Fantastic tour and great hotel !
Horrible room. Not impressed at all. No wonder the place seems deserted. Singapore in 2025 has so many better options… IMHO.
one word! Stunning!! Thank you for sharing this amazing hotel with us!
Thanks for this video. We have been lucky enough to stay at Raffles twice. First time was the John Wayne suite which was really special. Hopefully go back again soon
What a tranquil oasis! We only visited the public boutique and arcades back in 2016, cause we stayed at the Marina Bay Sands for the pool. We came from Bintan, where we visited the first (small) luxury hotel in our life: The Sanchaya, shortly after opening. There's where i became invected with the luxury hotel virus😅
Where s the Percival Lounge ? The greatest hero evvuhhh ….(= sarcams alert … ? )
Beautiful 💕 and elegant. Thanks for sharing 😊
What a beautiful video, one of your best; Raffles is sublime.
Hmmmm….(clears throat)………you didn't edit out the doorman greeting you by name ? Another masterpiece here by the Son of Scorcese, the incomparable Dr LTE. Which reminds me, have you visited The Peninsula Hong Kong ?
I've been waiting for this one. Definitely on the bucket list (fingers crossed). It didn't disappoint
Now this is more like it! Loved the video. Hope to visit this hotel one day. Truly historic.
I’ve stayed in both, but to be honest I prefer the Peninsula in Hong Kong. The Oriental in Bangkok is also spectacular (or at least it was when I stayed there).
Sadly overwhelmed by the banality of international modernism.
This video tour is much to long. This could stand to be edited !!!
Do cover Raffles Dubai Jumeriah
Have you ever been to the Mountain Washington Hotel owned by Omni Resorts, in New Hampshire. It’s way better than this. I got you beat 😂