It may have been around since 1887, but Raffles is hitting the luxury mainstream. It is the hotel portfolio that’s been right under your nose. Raffles now boasts 24 beautifully curated hotels and resorts, straddling old-world favorites, with Tokyo, Los Cabos and Como scheduled to launch in 2027 or 2028. It’s a hotel brand to watch as it rolls out signature properties reflecting each location’s unique approach to living well.
As it stands, the colonial charm of the Singapore hotel has been replicated from Boston to Bahrain. Each hotel or resort tells a story through design, location and of course, food and wellness. Combine that with butler service and chauffeur service, and you may just find yourself a Raffles fan.
Asia: A love letter to the brand’s soul
Home to the Singapore Sling, Raffles is a must for any casual visitor to the city state. The Long Bar still serves peanuts, shells strewn over the floor, just as it was in Rudyard Kipling or Elizabeth Taylor’s day.
The blueprint has now been set to the backdrop of the former colonies in Cambodia and India. Meanwhile, Manila, Jakarta and Shanghai take on big-city energy with expansive rooftop views. And Bali is as Balinese as you get, with thatched roofing and a private beach at this sea-facing, villa-only resort.
The Middle East: Raffles Hotel captures the magic
Big, flashy and fabulous is what you expect in Doha or Dubai. Raffles rises to the Mecca of destination stays (also a location and no pun intended) in the Middle East. Iconic architecture is matched by sublime interiors, reflecting the pizzazz of the region’s second coming this century.
Europe: History made and in the making
With a $2 billion refit, Raffles London at the OWO was one of the most anticipated openings of 2023. The former War Office in Whitehall has emerged as nothing short of spectacular. The grand staircase of Piastraccia marble and French polished oak-clad walls are accented throughout with generous flourishes of blood-red and rich, green damask wall upholstery. It’s fit for royalty with Thierry Despont’s classic elegance felt in every detail. The hotel also boasts the largest configuration of adjoining rooms (up to 12 people) for large families or a weekend of shopping with friends. Add Argentine chef Mauro Colagreco to the menu and you have London’s best stay for history buffs and gourmands.
Raffles is now hosting travelers in Warsaw, too. The hotel boasts the largest private art collection in the city, elevating cold war brutalist style to cushy and relaxed modernism. Expect the same commitment to service with staff from check-in to check-out managing your stay with effortless proficiency.
Paris and Istanbul currently round out the continent, each delivering on the location’s essential narrative. Paris is regal and pretty, whilst Istanbul straddles its historic link between East and West. Book a suite in Istanbul for a view of the Bosphorus — and be sure to ask your butler for a tour of the art collection.
Whether you’re traveling with the family, for business or a weekend getaway, Raffles maintains its high service levels around the world. While each location tells a unique story, each stay writes a new chapter in its guests’ memories.
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FAQs
Q. Does Raffles have a loyalty program?
A. Raffles rolled its Ambassador program into the Accor loyalty program. It still offers Club Raffles benefits at some locations.
Q. Are Raffles hotels and resorts family-friendly?
A. Raffles is most definitely family-friendly, offering adjoining rooms as well as multi-room villas at its resorts.
Q. When is Raffles Tokyo schedule to open?
A. Raffles Tokyo is scheduled to open in 2028, whilst Los Cabos and Como are scheduled to open in 2027.
