Raffles Hotel is reputedly where the sole surviving wild tiger in Singapore was shot and made extinct. Some stories place this event in the Long Bar. Raffles itself claims the tiger had escaped from enclosure at a nearby "native show" and chased underneath the hotel's Bar & Billiard Room (a raised structure) and shot to death there on August 13, 1902.
Raffles Hotel is where the Singapore Sling was invented. The cocktail was invented by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon between 1910 and 1915. The Long Bar was patronised over the decades by a host of literati, including Ernest Hemingway and Somerset Maugham.
The Hotel is the setting for Murakami Ryu's novel and film titled "Raffles Hotel". The film was shot on location.
The site of the hotel was originally the location of the oldest girls' school in Singapore (1842), now called St. Margaret's. It was founded by Maria (Tarn) Dyer, the missionary wife of Samuel Dyer.
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What an impressive hotel! It combines the elegance of the past with the comforts of the present times.
ReplyDeleteWOW! What a gorgeous, impressive hotel indeed, grace and and elegance!! Your captures are fantastic as always, Nick! I would love to spend a night or two there! One doesn't see many hotels like this any more! Hope you have a great week!
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It's an amazing place. I enjoyed a drink at the outdoor bar there.
ReplyDeletesuch a gorgeous hotel. the interior and courtyard look exquisite. great shots.
ReplyDeletean elegant architecture. the courtyard with a fountain is my favorite. the wirework is beautiful. marvelous photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredibly beautiful hotel!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful hotel, lovely photos. I also love the courtyard. Thanks for sharing, have a great week!
ReplyDeleteA definite must visit place if one is in Singapore!
ReplyDeleteI prefer to stay in these kind of hotel than the new ones. The new ones has a blah effect while the old hotels has a lot of characters and history to tell. Great shots!
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is there a place where you havent been?
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curious to see pics! :)
This is one impressive structure. It is wonderful. I would love to visit such place as this. In places it is so ornate. Bet it costs $$$$$$ to stay there. Nice photos. genie
ReplyDeleteThis is one gorgeous building!
ReplyDeleteThe one and only! Not only the place is fabulous but also your shots are fantastic! Great job.
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots of an iconic hotel. It reminds my of my time in Singapore - could never afford to stay at that hotel, though.
ReplyDeleteNice to see this place again. I was there years ago. Went to the bar for a Singapore Sling! Thanks for dropping by....yes, my sheep is no longer a lamb!
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