Raffles Hotel, Singapore
Posted by Karl on Apr 22, 2008
Raffles is considered as one of the world’s best hotels, and is seen more as a legend. It presents a fabulous historical experience of the locale combined with modern day amenities. Having undergone restoration, its splendid interiors are a sight to behold with more than 700 beautiful pieces of Oriental carpets, the largest collection in the world. The lobby alone presents three of the marvelous hand woven Persian rugs. The suites showcases artifacts and furniture from different historical eras and 10 personality suites were named after celebrities who have graced the place. It serves a variety of specialty foods where modern culinary trends are adapted in their preparation.