ITB Berlin, Germany
March 6, 2019
ACCOR SUPPLEMENT
Raffles Singapore restoration inspires
new luxury openings globally
A major restoration will soon be unveiled behind the doors of the luxurious Raffles Singapore
Famous for providing an oasis
of tranquility, calm and charm
for adventurous travellers for over
130 years, the luxury Raffles brand
is undergoing a renaissance, with
strong growth globally.
The legendary Raffles Singapore
is finally getting ready to reveal a
magnificent multi-million dollar
restoration and its rebirth has
inspired new openings in new
destinations. The grand dame
of Singapore will return to its
position at the epicentre of the
city’s social scene in August.
New dining outlets will include
La Dame de Pic, by 3-Michelin
star Chef Anne-Sophie Pic;
BBR by Alain Ducasse in the
hotel’s famous Bar & Billiard
Room; and yi by Jereme Leung, a
contemporary Chinese restaurant.
Raffles Shenzhen will open
its doors in April, offering
spectacular views over the city and
all the way to Hong Kong from
its lofty tower in the prestigious
One Shenzhen Bay development.
The new Raffles Shenzhen will
bring the first Michelin-star chef
to the city along with the most
beautifully appointed rooms and
suites, rooftop dining venues
and a helipad for the ultimate in
luxury arrivals.
Meanwhile, Raffles Maldives
Meradhoo will launch as the most
exclusive resort in one of the most
pristine atolls in the region
In Cambodia, both the Raffles
Hotel Le Royal Phnom Penh
and Raffles Grand d’Angkor in
Siem Reap are undergoing major
refurbishments to their rooms
and public spaces to restore them
to their original grandeur.
From grand historic palaces
to contemporary towers, Raffles
hotels are always landmark
buildings in the world’s most
exciting
destinations
and
deliver
emotional
luxury
through exceptional service and
personalisation.
Five of the best Maldives resorts for the ultimate getaway
Raffles Maldives Meradhoo offers the ultimate in seclusion and luxury
Since launching its first hotel
in the Maldives, Accor has
quickly grown its network to
five stunning properties for
every taste and budget. All offer
magnificent views over the
turquoise waters of the Indian
Ocean, powdery white sand,
private pools, outstanding
dining and water activities, but
each has a distinctive offering.
The most exclusive is the
Raffles Maldives Meradhoo,
The Raffles has only 38 villas,
which means guests enjoy
the ultimate in seclusion.
Super-spacious overwater and
beach villas boast their own
private pools and come with
a personal Marine Butler who
can help guests explore the
vibrant marine life below. A
decadent Raffles spa, famous
Long Bar and the legendary
Raffles service will all make
this resort stand apart from
the rest.
Fairmont Maldives Sirru
Fen Fushi features the region’s
longest swimming pool and a
unique underwater sculpture
museum. The resort offers
the Maldives’ only glamorous
tented villas set within a
tropical jungle for a truly
different experience of the
Maldives, as well as overwater
and beach villas, each with
their own private pools.
MÖvenpick Maldives is
nestled on a private island
in Noonu Atoll and offers 33
beach pool villas surrounded
by native trees and 72
overwater pool villas, all
designed with a strong use of
bamboo and coconut wood to
blend beautifully into nature.
True to the MÖvenpick brand,
guests can enjoy Chocolate
Hour daily and facilities
include a kids club, Sun Spa
by Esthederm, a yoga pavilion
and gym.
Mercure Maldives Kooddoo
is the perfect resort for those
looking for a more affordable
option, without sacrificing on
luxury. It features 68 beach
and overwater villas, 20 of
which have private pools. True
to the Mercure promise of an
authentic experience, vivid
colours and local designs are
used throughout. They will
soon be joined by the Pullman
Maldives Maamutaa Resort.
The stunning bathrooms at Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi