HistroyRaffles Hotels & Resorts was formed in 1989 to restore, redevelop and manage the world-famous Raffles Hotel. They also undertake the restructuring and management of the I.M. Pei-designed Raffles City development. This lays the foundation for Raffles Hotels & Resorts to become a world-class international hotel management company.After complete and careful restoration, Raffles Hotel reopens on 16 September 1991 to international acclaim. The spacious suites boast ceiling fans, timber floors and oriental carpets. Together with the lush tropical gardens and an interesting array of restaurants, Raffles Hotel receives rave reviews from residents.
Hotel description
Raffles is a collection of luxury hotels and resorts worldwide, each distinguished by its luxury, elegance and residential charm. Each hotel is a landmark in its respective city, positioned at the top of its local market and rated among the very best in the world.
Raffles´ relentless pursuit of service excellence has earned for its hotels and resorts a legion of international accolades, including Condé Nast World´s Best Places to Stay and Travel & Leisure World´s Best Awards. Its flagship Raffles Hotel Singapore was named Best Hotel in Asia by readers of Ultratravel magazine by The Daily Telegraph and Best Luxury Hotel 2006 by Travel Trade Gazette Asia. Raffles Hotels & Resorts is consistently ranked among the world´s top 10 hotel brands in the annual Condé Nast Traveler Business Travel Awards.
Raffles Hotels & Resorts is owned by Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, a leading global hotel company with over 80 hotels in 25 countries worldwide under the Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel brands. The company also owns Fairmont and Raffles branded Residences, Estates and luxury private residence club properties.
Raffles Hotels & Resorts Branded Events
Raffles Hotels & Resorts also organises or hosts various elite events. Examples of such exciting events are An Evening at Angkor with José Carreras, the Raffles Hotel Wine, Food & Art Experience, the Raffles Hotels & Resorts Cup and the Raffles Gala Christmas Tree Auction & Dinner. Events like these provide a platform for Raffles Hotels & Resorts to showcase its various expertise in lifestyle creation.
Travel Agency Information
Raffles Hotels & Resorts values the dedication of travel professionals around the world in providing advice and counsel to our mutual customers. Our hotels and Global Sales office are committed to assisting you in any way possible.
Commissions
Raffles Hotels & Resorts pays 10% commission to approved travel agencies for all individual bookings made at qualifying rates. Commissions are not paid on government rates, most convention rates and other rates noted as net or non-commissionable.
'Getting to Know You' Rates
Raffles Hotels & Resorts is pleased to offer familiarisation rates to members of the travel community for your leisure travel. For rates, availability, terms and conditions, please contact a hotel directly and ask for the 'Getting to Know You' programme. Or, you may book via the GDS - rate code TVL.
