Independent reviews
First-hand traveller impressions of Raffles hotels worldwide.
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Featured properties
A selection of recently reviewed hotels.
Raffles Singapore
Open since 1887, Raffles Singapore blends colonial-era grandeur with contemporary refinement. Our guest community shares hands-on impressions of the suites, butler service, and the long-running Long Bar.
Raffles Bali
Tucked above Jimbaran Bay, Raffles Bali is an all-villa hideaway where private pools, ocean views and a deeply personal style of service set the tone for an unhurried Balinese escape.
Raffles Sentosa Singapore
An all-villa resort on Sentosa Island offering rainforest seclusion only minutes from the city. Travellers describe a quiet, design-forward retreat ideal for families and couples alike.
Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris
Steps from the Arc de Triomphe, Le Royal Monceau pairs a rock-and-roll Parisian spirit with classic Raffles polish. Reviewers spotlight the contemporary art programme, Il Carpaccio cuisine and the basement spa.
Raffles London at The OWO
Set within the restored Old War Office on Whitehall, Raffles London is a historic landmark reborn as a hotel of remarkable craftsmanship, with nine restaurants and bars and a dramatic Guerlain spa.
Raffles Istanbul
Perched above the Bosphorus in the Zorlu Center, Raffles Istanbul offers cosmopolitan comfort, an enormous spa and panoramic city views from nearly every room.