"As the doyenne of Singapore's world class hotel industry and one of the most recognisable symbols of the country, we feel it is essential to have a lively programme all year round in which visitors and resident guests of Raffles Singapore can partake. After all, it is not everyday that a country turns 50 and when it has achieved so much,” said Simon Hirst, General Manager, Raffles Singapore.

Stay

• For an occasion as momentous as a Golden Jubilee, the stops have rightfully been pulled out with the Celebratory Suite Package(AUD18,862++)(S$19,650++)*. Reside in the Raffles Singapore's luxurious Presidential Suite for a night and toast to the anniversary with Private Label Billecart-Salmon Champagne, exclusively bottled to mark the hotel's 125th anniversary. 

After check-in, put yourself in the expert hands of renowned Singaporean photographer Russel Wong for a personalised portrait taken within the hotel, which will then be presented in an elegant Tiffany & Co. frame. A man's or woman's Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso watch, with commemorative engraving, produced to mark the hotel's 125th anniversary, will also be presented to become a priceless family heirloom to be passed down for the future.

Come evening, sample the specially created Elizabethan Grill Tribute Tasting Menu at Raffles Grill. The food pays tribute to the cuisine of the restaurant that once bore the same name, in honour of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.

• In celebration of this momentous occasion, for the month of August, our SG50 Staycation will give all Singaporeans and local residents an excuse to take a break from routine with a memorable experience for families with breakfast inclusive for two adults and two children and fun activities for the children to explore the grounds of the hotel. Couples who are looking for a luxurious respite from the daily hustle with loved ones will take delight in complimentary late check-out and parking, 20% off food bill at selected hotel-operated restaurants, 15% discount off spa treatments, AUD48 (S$50)* hotel credit and history tour by Resident Historian.

Experience

• Never been a guest at Raffles? This is the chance to enter that wrought-iron portico and follow in the footsteps of numerous luminaries that have visited Raffles Singapore. Every Saturday from June to August 2015, 45-minute tours will be conducted four times a day (9am, 11am, 3pm & 5pm) by the Preservation of Sites and Monuments Division's* volunteer guides. Dubbed “Raffles Walk of Fame”, it will explore the hotel and give a glimpse of the many famous guests who had stayed or written about the hotel before such as Michael Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor, Somerset Maugham, Charlie Chaplin, Karl Lagerfeld, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The tour will also highlight the locations where films such as Pretty Polly and Hawaii Five-O were shot. Priced at S$20 per person, fully redeemable at the Raffles Gift Shop and the hotel's food and beverage outlets.

* A Division of the National Heritage Board

• Good news for visitors who cannot resist taking a photograph of Raffles Singapore's grand façade. From 1 June to 28 August 2015, the driveway will display the Singapore flag composed of the solenostemon scutellarioides and breynia nivosa roseo picta flowers. Measuring 25m2, the floral rendition of the Singapore flag will feature brilliantly in photographs.
• Fans of the Singapore Sling can also take a photo with its creator, Ngiam Tong Boon. As part of the Singapore Sling's 100th Anniversary celebrations, a pop-up visual display of the iconic bartender will be available at the entrance of Long Bar, level 2, between 28 May to 31 December 2015.

• Who is turning 50 this year? Throughout August 2015, guests born in 1965 are welcomed to celebrate their birthdays at any of Raffles Singapore's food and beverage outlets. In doing so, they will be received 25 percent off the food bill, valid for up to 10 guests at Raffles Courtyard, Raffles Grill (excluding business set lunch), Long Bar Steakhouse and Tiffin Room (excluding afternoon tea). A great time to dine with family and friends.
• When Raffles Grill first opened in 1923, a section of the Main Dining Room was portioned off as a Grill Room. Later, in 1953, it was renamed Elizabethan Grill in honour of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. In recognition of the food served then, the Elizabethan Grill Tribute Tasting Menu (AUD240++)(S$250++)* has been created at Raffles Grill. Enjoy dishes such as Stewed Lobster and Dover Sole Fillet as part of the five-course menu. Look out too for the SlingaPore dessert, inspired by the Singapore Sling cocktail, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Available from June to August 2015 at Raffles Grill.

Reservations

For enquiries or reservations for the Suite Packages, please contact Room Reservations at +65 6412 1244 or email roomreservations.singapore@raffles.com

For enquiries or dining reservations, please contact Dining Reservations at +65 6412 1816 or email dining.singapore@raffles.com

For registration of the Raffles Walk of Fame Tours, please email the Preservation of Sites and Monuments Division at nhb_nationalmonuments@nhb.gov.sg

* based on exchange rate at time of print, subject to change

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Raffles Singapore, 1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673

Tel: +65 6337 1886 | singapore@raffles.com | www.raffles.com/singapore

Further information:

Jane Corbett-Jones JANE CORBETT-JONES COMMUNICATIONS

T +61 (0) 417 772 783  |  jane@janecorbett-jones.com

About Raffles Singapore: Opened in 1887, Raffles Singapore is one of the few remaining great 19th century hotels in the world. Till today, its architecture is perfectly preserved both inside and out, giving it an intoxicating blend of luxury, history and classic colonial design. Within its walls are 103 expansive suites, framed by polished teak verandas and white marble colonnades, clustered around lush tropical gardens.  Each is serviced by the legendary Raffles butlers and offers every modern convenience necessary.

Some fourteen restaurants and bars dot the Raffles, recalling the atmosphere of an elegant age. Among the most well-loved include the elegant Raffles Grill; Long Bar, where the famous Singapore Sling was created; and Writers Bar, a tribute to the novelists and travel writers, the likes of Somerset Maugham, Rudyard Kipling and James Michener just to name a few, who have become part of the hotel's legend.

Appendix 1

Details of the Celebratory Suite Package

• One night's accommodation in a Presidential Suite with breakfast served in-suite
• A man's or woman's Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso watch with the hotel 125th commemorative engraving
• A personal portrait shot in the vicinity of Raffles Singapore or in-suite by renowned Singaporean photographer Russel Wong, printed and framed in a Tiffany & Co photo frame
• 5-course Elizabethan Grill Tribute Tasting Dinner at Raffles Grill, a tribute to the restaurant that was rechristened as Elizabethan Grill in honour of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in the 1950s
• A bottle of Private Label Billecart-Salmon Champagne, exclusively bottled to mark Raffles Singapore's 125th anniversary
• Return airport transfers in the hotel's classic Daimler
• 24-hour Raffles Butler service
• History tour by Resident Historian (subject to availability)
• S$500 worth of Raffles Hotel Arcade shopping discount vouchers to be used at participating shops

Available from June to December 2015 at AUD18,862++ (S$19,650++)* and price is subject to 10% service charge and prevailing 7% goods and services tax. Terms and conditions apply.

Appendix 2

About Russel Wong

Russel Wong is one of the most profiled photographers in Singapore and Asia. Described as a 'celebrity photographer who also photographs celebrities', Wong enjoys the acclaim of being the first Singaporean to break into the notoriously difficult Hollywood movie industry. He is also one of an elite group of photographers assigned to photograph covers for Time magazine, 15 to date.

Popularly noted for his photographs of celebrities like Richard Gere, Jackie Chan, The Black Eyed Peas and Isabella Rossellini- Russel has nevertheless developed a strong portfolio of lesser known but no less compelling subjects. Still-life compositions, nudes, landscapes, and conceptual pieces are as much a part of his practice as are his celebrity portraits and his prints have been sold at the prestigious Christie's auction house.

Appendix 4

Elizabethan Grill Tribute Tasting Menu 

Smoked Eel & Foie Gras Terrine,

Root Carpaccio, Argan Oil Vinaigrette

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Dover Sole Fillet “Bonne Femme” Style

Ratte Potato and Puff Pastry Cushion

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Lobster Navarin

Lobster Cooked in Concentrate Bisque Perfumed With Saffron

Served With a Selection of Young Seasonal Vegetables

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Welsh Lamb Saddle,

Spiced Carrot Confit, Quinoa & Cilantro Tabouleh, Celery Reduction

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The SlingaPore: Pineapple Mousse with Sling Jelly and Cherry Marmalade,

Pineapple Lime Sorbet

Available from June to August 2015, priced at AUD240++ (S$250++)*