Raffles Hotel will mark her 122nd Anniversary with a host of special treats, from 16 July to 16 September 2009, available at the Raffles Hotel Gift Shops,  restaurants and extending to the Raffles Culinary Academy as well.

The celebration kicks off with a series of three culinary classes at Raffles Culinary Academy on 16 July, 16 August and 16 September, the latter being the  Hotel’s official anniversary date. Priced at $122 nett per couple, each class will have a hands-on session featuring two savoury dishes, as well as a two- course lunch, showcasing the dishes taught.

$122 nett Anniversary menus will highlight at three restaurants. Enjoy a special $122 nett Thali set for two persons at Tiffin Room; or a lobster done in your  preferred way from a selection of five preparation styles, with a glass of wine for $122 nett at Raffles Courtyard. At Long Bar Steakhouse, a $122 nett three- course dinner menu per person inclusive of a glass of wine, or lunch for two persons with two glasses of champagne at $122 nett awaits you.

At Raffles Hotel Gift Shops, guests have the choice of a $122 nett signature-item gift bag or ‘surprise’ gift bag. Fantastic as a memorable gift, some signature  items you can expect are a Royal Doulton Plate, “Raffles Remembered” book, Raffles Hotel Luggage Label and Homemade Thos S.B. Orange Truffles  amongst other premium items.

Raffles Hotel’s resident florist at Sir Charles – Flowers for the Gentleman also features a lovely posy of roses or the choice of the “Raffles Flowers” book  (retailing at Raffles Hotel Gift Shops at $33.90) at $12.20 nett with a minimum spend of $200. Raffles Hotel Arcade similarly highlights a shopping promotion  from 16 to 30 September 2009, and Raffles Amrita Spa will be offering an exclusive $122 Anniversary spa promotion to Residents at Raffles Hotel.

To make the anniversary even more meaningful, Raffles Hotel is extending complimentary “perks” related to the year 1887. From 16 July to 16 September  2009, patrons with “1887” in their Identity Cards or passports are able to enjoy an additional perk over and above the $122 nett treats. Dining with a minimum $122 nett spend at any of Raffles Hotel’s 18 restaurants and bars, excluding Royal China at Raffles, entitles the patron to enjoy a $122 dining credit on a  return visit.

For dining reservations, please call (65) 6412 1816 or email dining@raffles.com. To enrol in a class at Raffles Culinary Academy, please call (65)  6412 1256, or email rafflesculinary@raffles.com.

Terms & Conditions

“1887” Perks (complimentary treats)
1. Patrons must present their Identity Card/Passport upon the bill payment of initial visit. The numeric ‘1887’ must be in order and reflected as is as part of the Identity Card/Passport number to qualify.
2. One redemption voucher per person.
3. Dining credit is redeemable at selected restaurants (Bar & Billiard Room, Doc Cheng’s, Long Bar Steakhouse, Raffles Courtyard and Tiffin Room).
4. Voucher redemption validity is from 1 August to 30 November 2009 (excluding F1 period 25 – 27 September 2009) with no extension upon voucher expiry.

Sir Charles - Flowers for the Gentleman
1. The special rate $12.20 is valid for a period of 3 months commencing from the date of the receipt.

About Raffles Hotel

Raffles Hotel features 103 elegantly appointed suites, 18 distinctive restaurants and bars, the world-class Raffles Amrita Spa, Raffles Hotel Arcade housing the best in regional specialities and international brand names, including THOS S.B. Raffles – an incubator shop offering lifestyle concepts and products as well  as a purveyor of fine food and wines, the Raffles Hotel Museum, the Jubilee Hall theatre playhouse, the Raffles Culinary Academy and extensive lush  gardens and courtyards.

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About Raffles Hotels & Resorts

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 voted Best Hotel in Asia for three consecutive years by  readers of Ultratravel magazine by The Daily Telegraph while Raffles Beijing Hotel was named Best Luxury Hotel in Beijing by Travel Trade Gazette China  in 2008. Raffles Dubai, the latest addition to its portfolio, is recognized among the world’s best new hotels by Conde Nast Traveler’s 2008 Hot List, and was  named Best New Hotel Development in the Middle East at the 2008 Arabian Hotel Investment Conference. 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 91 hotels and resorts worldwide under the  Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel brands. The company also owns Fairmont and Raffles branded residences, Estates and luxury private residence club  properties. For more information, please visit www.raffles.com

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Raffles Hotels & Resorts’ award-winning collection of legendary hotels includes: