Raffles Hotel’s colonial charm and continued pursuit of excellence has once again secured another accolade to its distinguished list of notable honours.  Nominated by readers of The Sunday Times Travel Magazine (UK) July’s issue as amongst the top 5 “Best Worldwide Hotel”, this poll pays tribute to the best in travel, from best countries to travel, best hotels, best tour operators, to best spas and airlines.

Standing today as the oldest hotel in Singapore, Raffles Hotel is honoured to be the only hotel in Asia to be conferred this award, with readers indicating that they love the Grand Dame for her colonial charm. The poll’s unique voting system invites readers to not only nominate their favourite hotel but to share their best and worst travel experiences and to explain why they liked or disliked their choices.

“We are deeply gratified to be recognised by readers of The Sunday Times Magazine as a ‘Best Worldwide Hotel.’ This award is only possible with the effort of our team of dedicated colleagues who set the standard for the best service and quality in the industry. For over a century, countless travellers from all around the world have made Raffles Hotel their home away from home and she has delighted them with an unparalleled level of service excellence and many memorable experiences. It is our honour to uphold this tradition and continue delighting residents and patrons with the legendary service that Raffles Hotel is known for,” says Mr Robert Logan, General Manager of Raffles Hotel.

The Sunday Times Travel Magazine (UK) is a monthly news stand title that is an extension of The Sunday Times Travel newspaper supplement. The magazine features the latest and most exciting getaway destinations, bringing to discerning readers the best writers, photography and practical, in-depth travel information every month.

ABOUT RAFFLES HOTEL

Raffles Hotel features 103 elegantly appointed suites, 18 distinctive restaurants and bars, the world-
class RafflesAmrita Spa, Raffles Hotel Arcade housing the best in regional specialities and international brand names, including THOS SB 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.

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 in 2007 and 2008 by readers of Ultratravel magazine by The Daily Telegraph while Raffles Beijing Hotel was named Best New City Hotel by Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report in 2006.  Raffles Dubai, the latest addition to its portfolio, is recognised 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 90 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
 
Raffles Hotels & Resorts’ award-winning collection of legendary hotels includes: 
 
1. Raffles Hotel, Singapore
2. Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
3. Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
4. Raffles Beijing Hotel, People’s Republic of China
5. Raffles L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, United States
6. Raffles Resort Canouan Island, The Grenadines
7. Raffles Dubai, United Arab Emirates
8. Le Royal Monceau, Paris, France
9. Raffles Resort Konottaa, Maldives (2009)
10.Raffles Tianjin, China (2009)
11.Raffles Marrakech, Morocco (2010)
12.Raffles St Lucia, West Indies (2010)
13.Raffles Resort Taimana Tahaa, French Polynesia (2010)
14.Raffles Macao, Cotai Strip (2010)
15.Raffles Tortola, British Virgin Islands (2010)
16.Raffles Manila, Philippines (2010)
17.Raffles Jimbaran, Bali (2010)
18.Raffles Da Nang, Vietnam (2011)
19.Raffles Phang Nga, Thailand (2011)
20.Raffles Praslin, Seychelles (2011)
21.Raffles Jakarta, Indonesia (2011)
22.Raffles Moscow, Russia (2011)