Raffles is Singapore’s grand colonial hotel, a gleaming white 1887 landmark synonymous with old-world elegance and the birthplace of the Singapore Sling cocktail. Beautifully restored, it offers luxurious suites, lush courtyards, fine restaurants and the famous Long Bar. Steeped in literary and colonial history, with liveried doormen and tropical gardens, it remains one of the world’s most storied hotels. Even visitors not staying can soak up the atmosphere over a Sling or a stroll through its arcades and grounds.