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Raffles Singapore
Home of the Singapore Sling
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About Raffles Singapore
Raffles stands at 1 Beach Road. Its Long Bar is, in the hotel’s words, “where the Singapore Sling originated in 1915”; Writers Bar pays homage to the literary guests of the past, and the Raffles Courtyard serves cocktails and Southeast Asian dishes outdoors (raffles.com). 1887 by André, on the lobby level, holds two MICHELIN Stars in the MICHELIN Guide Singapore 2026 (MICHELIN).
Why it's on our list
- The Long Bar, since 1915
- 1887 by André, two MICHELIN Stars
- The Raffles Spa
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Raffles Singapore before you go.
How far is it from the sights?
Distances from Raffles Singapore are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest MRT stations
- EsplanadeCircle Line200 m2 min walk
- City HallEast-West LineNorth-South Line300 m4 min walk
- Bras BasahCircle Line450 m6 min walk
Key sights
- National Gallery Singapore550 mWalk 7 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Merlion Park900 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Masjid Sultan950 mWalk 12 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Gardens by the Bay1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Sri Mariamman Temple1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
- ION Orchard2.7 kmWalk 34 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Singapore Botanic Gardens4.6 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Jewel Changi Airport17 kmCar or taxi 50 min
Main railway stations
- Woodlands Train Checkpoint (to JB Sentral)19 kmCar or taxi 57 min
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