The Raffles Stories
Resident Historian Leslie Danker's association with Raffles has spanned over 45 years. To commemorate this, he has co-produced and narrated 12 short videos on different aspects of Raffles Singapore’s past, collectively titled The Raffles Stories. Featuring 12 of his favorite anecdotes about the hotel’s history, get to know the iconic Raffles doormen, hear about how Cad’s Alley was a vantage point for the gentlemen to watch the ladies go by, and find out more about Michael Jackson’s unique stay and his special visitor when he stayed in 1993.
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Literary Luminaries
What was the famous quote which Somerset Maugham said about Raffles Singapore? What was the name the book by Rudyard…
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Michael Jackson
In what year did Michael Jackson stay at Raffles Singapore and at which part of Raffles Singapore did Michael Jackson…
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Raffles Grill & Tiffin Room
Where did the staff hide the Silver Wagon during the Japanese Occupation and in what year was Tiffin Room brought…
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Tiger Tale at Bar & Billiard Room
Heard of the last tiger shot in Singapore – right under the Bar & Billiard Room?
In 1902, the last tiger that…
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Early Modes of Transportation
What was the Bras Basah Wing before it was coverted to guest suites? Which country that made the limousine cars…
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History of Singapore Sling
Who was the creator of the Singapore Sling and how old is the drink? Watch the video to earn more…
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Films Shot at Raffles
Lights, camera, action! Find out what the old carpark entrance was transformed into during the filming of Hawaii Five-0.
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Fancy Dress Parties
Did you know the Grand Lobby played host to many gala dinners, skating and fancy dress parties? Watch the video…
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Cad's Alley
A vantage point for the gentlemen, watch the video to learn more about Cad’s Alley, including the year it …
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The Iconic Raffles Doormen
A stranger to none is the liveried Sikh Doormen and the Raffles Ivory frontage.
A stranger to none is the…
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Making of the Singapore Sling
Do you know what gives the Singapore Sling its pinkish colour or its fruity, tropical flavour? Watch the video to…
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Raffles Hotel Singapore has embarked on a careful and sensitive restoration programme which will be carried out in three phases. Phase One began on 13 February 2017. For more information, please click here.