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3 ICONIC RAFFLES SINGAPORE
GETS A MAKEOVER

Singapore’s iconic Raffles Hotel is due to reopen of the last reflects the conversion of the throwing peanuts on the floor as they sip on a
in August after extensive refurbishment and suite’s workspace into a parlour as well as the chilled, hand-shaken Singapore Sling.
will offer guests exquisite new suite categories, spaciousness of the suite. A part of Raffles’ history since 1892, the Tiffin
vibrant lifestyle experiences and refreshed
dining concepts. The refreshed Raffles Arcade will be a lifestyle Room will continue to serve North Indian
experience in itself, including a refreshed Raffles cuisine. Offering authentic specialties served
For more than a century, Raffles Hotel Gift Shop that will house a History Gallery to in tiffin boxes, it will also present an interactive
Singapore has offered guests luxurious all-suite illustrate the heritage of Raffles Hotel. The dining experience with tableside service by
accommodations. The restoration will update Arcade will also be home to a brand-new Raffles chefs, complete with freshly ground spices. The
its distinctive suites with new amenities and Spa, a holistic sanctuary for hotel residents and restored interior décor includes reinstating the
technology, while maintaining the sense of the community to escape the bustle of the city. wooden floorboards to bring back features from
space and colonial ambience. the early 1900s.
The hotel’s signature restaurants and bars:
There will three new suite categories: Residence the Long Bar, Tiffin Room and Writers Bar, will Daily Afternoon Tea will now be served at the new
Suites, Promenade Suites and Studio Suites. The continue to be a distinct part of Raffles Hotel lounge in the Grand Lobby, allowing guests to
total suite count will increase from 103 to 115. Singapore dining experiences when the hotel enjoy a quintessential Raffles dining experience.
The hotel will continue to offer existing suite reopens. Home of the Singapore Sling for over Established as a tribute to famous writers who
categories including Presidential Suites; Grand a hundred years, the Long Bar’s plantation- have come through the doors of Raffles Hotel
Hotel Suites; Palm Court Suites; Courtyard inspired décor will be refreshed, and the famous Singapore over the years, the Writers Bar will be
Suites and State Room Suites, formerly known Long Bar counter restored. Visitors and guests expanded to a full bar and the place for bespoke
as Raffles Inc. State Room Suites. The renaming will be welcomed to continue the tradition of cocktails, discreet elegance, and relaxing.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND HAWAIIAN FLAVOURS AT NEW 4
SHERATON PRINCESS KAIULANI RESTAURANT, WAIKIKI

Enjoy live entertainment and Hawaiian-inspired pastry chef Cyrus Goo, previously of Café
dishes at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani’s Laufer Honolulu, include Chocolate Pot de
recently opened Pikake Terrace Restaurant, the Crème, Tiramisu, Fresh Berry Panna Cotta, a
La Costa Italiano. variety of fresh fruit tarts, and much more. On
The evening dining experience is a buffet but Saturday evenings, crab legs are also available
not as you know it, serving the best-priced at the buffet.
prime rib dinner buffet in the heart of Waikiki. There’s live music on Mondays and Thursdays
It also features an impressive assortment of
breads, cheeses, cold cuts, salads, vegetables, with the Brad Kawakami Duo and on Tuesdays,
and Italian favorites such as Cioppino, Chicken the DeLima Ohana band featuring Kelly Boy
Marsala, Baked Ziti with spinach, Mushroom DeLima and his talented children.
Risotto, mussels, clams and pastas with two Sheraton Princess Kaiulani is located one
choices of sauces. block from Waikiki Beach, and within walking
Succulent prime rib is served at the carving distance of some of the area’s best shopping,
station, and desserts made by renowned dining and entertainment.

HELLOWORLD TRAVEL : EXPLORE : AUTUMN/WINTER EDITION 19