A distinguished travel writer once said, “A Grand Hotel is a Pandora’s box of sweet dreams.” Capturing this and so much more, the four Grand Hotel Suites at Raffles evoke all the romance of voyages to unknown lands. Each suite features one or two bedrooms, a spacious living and dining area, a walk-in wardrobe, and a private verandah. Thoughtful and discreet, the Raffles butlers legendary for their delivery of the warmest and most graceful service are also available to assist with any needs. From in-suite registration upon arrival, to skillfully packing those extra purchases on departure, no task is too small for a Raffles butler. Guests residing here enjoy 24-hour check-in and check-out.

Straits Settlement Suite
The Straits Settlement – Singapore, Penang, and Malacca – was administered from Singapore. The term, very much in use during the early years of Raffles, conjures up images of steamy jungles, rubber planters, and rich tin mines. It also appeared in the writings of Joseph Conrad and Somerset Maugham.

Cathay Suite
Cathay was the name for China, introduced to Europe by the most legendary of all explorers, Marco Polo. Persian in origin, “Cathay” is derived from Khitan or Khitai, which refers to the Mongolian tribe that conquered northern China.

Padang Suite
Malay for “field”, the Padang is a venue of great historical significance in Singapore, just a stone’s throw away from the hotel. It was the place where Sir Stamford Raffles signed the Singapore Treaty with Sultan Hussein Shah of Johor on 6 February 1819, marking the start of Singapore as a British colony.

Temasek Suite
Temasek is the ancient name for Singapore. In this suite, Raffles pays tribute to the island’s distant and legendary past before the days of the Malacca Sultanate and the early European traders.