Raffles Sentosa
Resort & Spa Singapore and Raffles Bali to join iconic collection of hotels
in Asia
Singapore 25 June 2019 – Since acquiring the legendary
Raffles brand in 2016, Accor has announced plans to almost double the iconic
collection, with recent openings including Raffles Maldives Meradhoo and
Raffles Shenzhen, as well as upcoming projects including Raffles Udaipur and
Raffles Jaipur. Today, the Group adds a further two landmark projects to the
pipeline with Raffles Bali set to
open in 2020 and Raffles Sentosa Resort
& Spa Singapore planned for 2022.
With at least four
hotels in the development pipeline, the Group will grow the brand by at least 50%
in Asia, while planning further flagships for Europe, the US and Middle East
including Raffles London in the former War Office, Raffles Boston Back Bay
Hotel & Residences and Raffles Palm360 Resort Hotel & Residences.
“The Raffles brand is
the highest expression of luxury hospitality within the Accor portfolio and we
are proud to be growing the brand through curated additions that will allow the
most discerning guests to find their perfect oasis in the world’s best
locations,” said Michael Issenberg, Chairman & CEO Accor Asia Pacific.
“Luxury travellers are increasingly seeking bespoke service, rich storytelling
and a blend of history and modernity, all of which are epitomised by the
Raffles brand.
“Accor is now the
second largest operator of luxury hotels in the world, with over 600 luxury and
premium hotels and resorts globally. We have found strong demand amongst owners
and developers for the Raffles brand because it is truly one of the most illustrious
hospitality brands in the world, renowned for offering guests unparalleled
levels of discreet service in exceptional buildings that quickly become the
epicentre of their destinations.”
Issenberg says Accor
is proud and humbled to have such an iconic brand within its portfolio and is
committed to protecting the integrity of the Raffles name.
“The Raffles brand belongs to only the best projects and locations so it will always remain a curated collection, but we definitely see scope for careful and considerate growth,” he said. “Importantly, the brand’s expansion signals an evolution of Accor’s network and supports our growth strategy to elevate our position in luxury hotels in key strategic locations worldwide.”
“The Raffles brand belongs to only the best projects and locations so it will always remain a curated collection, but we definitely see scope for careful and considerate growth,” he said. “Importantly, the brand’s expansion signals an evolution of Accor’s network and supports our growth strategy to elevate our position in luxury hotels in key strategic locations worldwide.”
Proudly born in
Singapore, Raffles has become an iconic collection of 14 timeless properties
worldwide, which should reach 20 hotels by 2025. Each Raffles hotel is a
special experience: warm and welcoming, generous in spirit and unique to its
destination.
RAFFLES BALI
Located in Jimbaran Bay and
perched on a hill offering unparalleled ocean views, Raffles Bali will comprise
just 32 private villas, each with its own private pool, for the ultimate in
luxurious seclusion. Owned by PT
Jimbaran Greenhill, the resort has been designed to blend seamlessly with its
tropical surrounds. Sprawling over 23 hectares in the exclusive Jimbaran area
of Bali, the Raffles will bring new levels of bespoke service in a creative,
seductive setting that will capture those famous Jimbaran sunsets. The resort
will feature the famous Writers Bar, a luxurious Raffles Wellbeing Spa
celebrating local rituals and healing treatments, and a beautiful restaurant at
the heart of the resort, which will provide fresh, imaginative menus in
surroundings that speak to the local Balinese architecture and traditions.
RAFFLES SENTOSA RESORT & SPA SINGAPORE
Over 135 years after the original Raffles opened its doors, the second
Raffles in Singapore will be an all-villa hotel set in over 100,000 square
metres of sprawling tropical gardens with views over the beautiful South China
Sea. Villas will range in size from 260 square metres for the one-bedroom
villas to 450 square metres for the four-bedroom villa, all with their own
private pool and terrace area for the ultimate in seclusion and comfort.
Facilities will include a bar, restaurants, a fitness centre, a celebrations
room and two meeting rooms. Those markers that make Raffles such a legendary
experience, including the famous Raffles Butlers and Raffles Spa will be
signatures of the resort.
RAFFLES UDAIPUR
Set to open in 2020, Raffles
Udaipur will be the first Raffles for India. Often referred to as the “Venice
of the East’ Udaipur is located in the western state of Rajasthan, famous for
its rich cultural heritage, lakes, temples and palaces. Raffles Udaipur will be
a truly palatial hotel, occupying its own private island in the middle of
picturesque Udai Sagar Lake. With 101 luxurious suites, Raffles Udaipur will
feature the famous Raffles Long Bar and Writers Bar, an 1100sqm Raffles Spa, a
rooftop restaurant, swimming pool and sprawling gardens. With spectacular
vistas of the lake, hillside and neighbouring 400-year-old temple, Raffles
Udaipur will quickly become one of the most distinguished addresses in India.
RAFFLES JAIPUR
Raffles Jaipur will be one of the
most exclusive Raffles in the world, with just 50 suites, all with private
pools. It will be strategically located as part of the popular Golden Triangle
tourist route, which includes Jaipur, New Delhi and Agra. Slated to open in 2022,
it will bring new levels of discreet service and facilities to one of India’s
most beautiful cities. Secluded residences and courtyards will join a larger
complex that currently houses the Fairmont Jaipur to create the perfect oasis
of calm with easy access to the region’s best attractions including Amer Fort,
Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort and Jal Mahal Palace.
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About Raffles
Raffles
Hotels & Resorts boasts an illustrious history and some of the most
prestigious hotel addresses worldwide. In 1887, Raffles Singapore set the
standard for luxury hospitality, introducing the world to private butlers, the
Singapore Sling and its enduring, legendary service. Today, Raffles continues this tradition in
leading cities and lavish resort locales, enchanting travellers with meaningful
experiences and service that is both gracious and intuitive. Connoisseurs of
life choose Raffles, not merely for its aura of culture, beauty and gentility,
but for the extraordinary way they feel when in residence with Raffles. Each
Raffles, be it Paris, Istanbul, Warsaw, Jakarta or the Seychelles, serves as a
venerated oasis where travellers arrive as guests, leave as friends and return
as family. Raffles is part of AccorHotels, a world-leading travel and lifestyle
group which invites travellers to feel welcome at more than 4,600 hotels,
resorts and residences, along with some 10,000 of the finest private homes
around the globe. raffles.com |
accorhotels.com
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