We just got home from a one night stay at the Raffles hotel and I felt compelled to write a review since we had such a wonderful time. Unlike most visitors we actually live in Singapore and have visited the hotel bar when friends come to see us. For over a year I've mentioned to my husband how nice it would be to stay the night... and we did. From the moment we were led to our room until the time we checked out it was 5* service all the way. It really does feel like you have checked into a little slice of history... the rooms are amazing with the ultra high ceilings and old fashioned fixtures. There is 24 hr butler service and will get anything you want. I really enjoyed the pool. I found it was a little oasis inside this busy city. The staff is very attentive without being in your face and everyone is so pleasant. I would definitely recommend staying even one night just for the experience.

We have stayed in some fantastic hotels around the world but I had always wanted to stay at Raffles. We took the opportunity to combine it with a trip on the Orient Express, a stay in Bangkok and a week in Koh Samui - what can I say - a 5 star holiday all the way but Raffles was the highlight, it was wonderful!!

From arrival being whisked out of our limo straight into check in in our suite, being escorted to our choice of restaurant by our own 24/7 butler...nothing was ever too much trouble and every request was met with an obliging smile.

The suites are to die for ..2 king beds, a dressing room, bathroom, dining area and lounge plus furnished terrace. The suite was furnished in colonial style with lovely antique rugs and lamps etc etc

The service is amazing. The rooftop pool is delightul and the pool waiter was truly the best I have ever encountered.

Forget the Singapore Sling in the Long bar - its horrible just like a fruit punch, but everything else about Raffles is amazing.

It is expensive but worth every penny and I would definately return there....oh yes and Singapore is brilliant so modern and clean and dont miss Clarke Quay for the waterfront dining and nightlife

We stayed 2 nights in Singapore on our way to Bali and chose to stay @ Raffles, as we'd last been there 14 years ago. It looked exactly the same and we loved it. Excellent service, wonderful suites, delicous complimentary Singapore Slings !! Will definately stay there again, hopefully before another 14 years is up !!

This historic hotel was completely refurbished in 1991 and the property is kept in immaculate condition. It has retained considerable charm and history (I could almost see a member of the Raj behind every pillar!). The service is outstanding - and many staff are able to address you by name when they see you around the hotel. They are extremely polite and courteous and very helpful.

The hotel is expensive, but well worth it. Every suite (all rooms are suites) has fresh flowers and the fruit bowl is kept full throughout the day. The suites a very large (each with with its own parlour), ample products in the bathroom, very deep bath, and one of the few hotels where the bath robes are changed every day.

Each suite has a Butler who is very helpful and prompt in appearing when called. The service at the Tiffin Room is extraordinarily good with enough staff to be able to attend to your every need without being too intrusive. (Such as being there to seat you each time you return to your table and to replace your napkin).

There was one and only one negative and that was the regular pianist who played a grand piano in the lobby each night. His choice of music was not in keeping with the place and rather too virtuosic - the Sunday night pianist was excellent with peaceful background music which suited the ambiance of the hotel in general.

There is an excellent pool (on the 3rd level) and spa.

The main door is constantly manned and usually only guests of the hotel are allowed into the lobby area. All private areas of the hotel are accessed by guest key. It is truely a very relaxing and private experience - with outstanding "everything"!