In this article, we review the cheapest Raffles hotels in the world, across Europe, Asia, North America, and beyond, along with how and when to book to take advantage of discounts at this luxury hotel chain.
Raffles Hotels doesn’t discount their rooms. But if you travel outside the high season, you may well be able to buy a packaged-up break with free nights. This way, you can stay in some of the best Raffles hotels in the world, cheaper! You will find these four-for-three and three-for-two-night deals on the offers page of each individual hotel on the Raffles website. This is the same kind of deal that you can take advantage of at the cheapest Four Seasons hotels too.
Equally, if you book on unpopular nights, such as weekends in cities, or on Sunday nights at more remote Raffles hotels and resorts, you can pick up the cheapest room rate.
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 travelers 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 travelers arrive as guests, leave as friends, and return as family. Raffles is part of AccorHotels, a world-leading travel and lifestyle group that invites travelers 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.
Luxury travelers are increasingly seeking bespoke service, rich storytelling, and a blend of history and modernity, all of which are epitomized by the Raffles brand. Proudly born in Singapore, Raffles has become an iconic collection of 14 timeless properties worldwide, reaching 20 hotels by 2025. Each Raffles hotel is a special experience: warm and welcoming, generous in spirit, and unique to its destination.
Recent openings include Raffles Maldives Meradhoo and Raffles Shenzhen, as well as new upcoming projects, including Raffles Udaipur and Raffles Jaipur. A further two landmark projects to the pipeline include 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 the Middle East, including Raffles London in the former War Office, Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences and Raffles Palm360 Resort Hotel & Residences.
This is my pick of the cheapest Raffles hotels in the world. It is not a definitive list as rates change all the time, and new Raffles hotels are popping up everywhere, but I hope my choices will inspire you to fly away. These luxury hotels are affordable. You just need to know how to play the game! For the sake of this article, we have picked mid-February (Sunday, 16th) to give you an idea of the cheapest room rate at each hotel for this night.
1. Raffles Europejski Warsaw
Raffles Europejski Warsaw not only brings a new luxury hotel to this fast-changing city in one of the city’s most iconic and best-loved buildings. This is also one of the cheapest Raffles hotels in the world. On Sunday, 16th Feb 2020, the rate is $246 USD per room per night.
Hotel Europejski originally opened in 1857 as one of the most luxurious hotels in that part of Europe. During World War II, however, it was almost destroyed. The current hotel was rebuilt in stages throughout the 1950s, eventually re-opening in 1962.
In the historic district of Warsaw, next to the Presidential Palace, this is a significant restoration of a landmark building. Today, a restoration team reinvigorated the cherished icon as a stunning contemporary property while preserving its character.
The hotel also showcases the best modern Polish art, provides the services of an art concierge, and offers history and art tours. Lazaro Rosa Violan of Contemporain spearheaded the design of the hotel’s food and beverage spaces. The interiors have been entrusted to the acclaimed Boris Kudlicka of the WWAA. The WWAA’s notable projects include the Polish Pavilion for Expo in Shanghai and the Cultural Centre of Warsaw.
Raffles Europejski, Warsaw, offers its guests 106 elegant and extraordinary spacious guestrooms and suites with Raffles Butler service. Europejski Grill restaurant offers an outstanding view of the magnificent Pilsudski Squarean with seasonal menus showcasing Poland’s rich produce and cuisine. Long Bar, a Raffles Icon that brings together the best of the world’s cocktails to Warsaw and Asia-inspired food.
A pâtisserie evokes Hotel Europejski’s fascinating story, tempting guests and locals with chocolates, cakes, ice cream, and other sweet delicacies. The hotel also houses a spa featuring six treatment rooms and an exclusive cigar lounge.
Raffles Europejski Warsaw’s location is ideal. In one of the most prestigious locations in the city: in the center of the city on the Royal Route, it sits beside Old Town, and the Presidential Palace is just steps from the 19th-century Polish National Opera House and chic boutiques.
2. Raffles Jakarta
Jakarta is a thriving capital city of Southeast Asia, rich in its own culture, customs, and traditions. A city that is always on the move. In the core of Jakarta, the Golden Triangle comes a new destination for entrepreneurs and artists, Raffles Jakarta.
The legacy of celebrated Indonesian artist Hendra Gunawan is apparent at Raffles Jakarta, where design inspiration draws from his famous work. The fluidity of movement and use of colors that Hendra Gunawan is famous for can be found in the daring palettes and design used throughout the hotel.
The hotel features art installations that articulate subjects from Gunawan’s paintings, mostly depicting the charm of rural life and the beauty of nature. The intricate detailing of old trees and branches and the bold curvature of people’s bodies are among his signature artistic styles.
Rooms exude subtle luxury. Elegant Indonesian aesthetic design combines modern technology and supreme comfort in the hotel’s 173 luxurious rooms and suites, 129 guestrooms, and 44 suites.
As one would expect in a city with a rich culinary history, Raffles Jakarta offers a fine selection of restaurants and bars. The Writers Bar, a much-loved haven at Raffles Singapore, a tribute to the famous novelists who have stayed at the hotel, is re-interpreted in Jakarta as an oasis of Indonesian art, history, and literature.
Rising above the city’s emerging commercial hub, this hotel is 3 km away from Jakarta Convention Centre, also linked to Lotte Shopping Avenue, where shopping, dining, and entertainment are available, and to the Ciputra Artpreneur Centre, an art gallery and theatre complex where the legacy of Hendra Gunawan’s art comes to life.
Raffles Jakarta is a meeting point for art and ideas, business and leisure, glamour and fashion. Service is as generous as it is exemplary, creating an oasis where the well-traveled can be themselves. With space and privacy, they need to refresh and recuperate in this most bustling of cities.
This is also one of the cheapest Raffles hotels in the world. On Sunday, 16th Feb 2020, the rate is approx $245 USD per room per night.
The rooms and suites at Raffles Dubai are some of the largest in the city, starting with the Signature Rooms, which cover 70 square meters, each with a private balcony and view of Dubai’s spectacular skyline. Raffles Spa opens the door to a haven of relaxation with six treatment rooms, including a couple’s spa suite. Raffles Dubai is an oasis of calm and charm with an incredible sense of space, service, and unforgettable style.
3. Raffles Dubai
Raffles Dubai enjoys the perfect location, just ten minutes from Dubai International Airport, Dubai cruise terminals, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and World Trade Center, and is connected to Wafi Mall as well. We have already reviewed the best hotel club lounges in Dubai.
This is also one of the cheapest Raffles hotels in the world. On Sunday, 16th Feb 2020, the rate is $256 USD per room per night.
The rooms and suites at Raffles Dubai are some of the largest in the city, starting with the Signature Rooms, which cover 70 square meters, each with a private balcony and view of Dubai’s spectacular skyline. Raffles Spa opens the door to a haven of relaxation with six treatment rooms, including a couple’s spa suite. Raffles Dubai is an oasis of calm and charm with an incredible sense of space, service, and unforgettable style.
4. Raffles Hotel Le Royal
Raffles Hotel Le Royal has been Phnom Penh’s premier luxury address since its opening in 1929. A restoration project has returned this Cambodian hotel to its original colonial grandeur, with five luxurious restaurants and bars on-site.
This is also one of the cheapest Raffles hotels in the world. On Sunday, 16th Feb 2020, the rate is $270 USD per room per night.
Besides serving the Jacqueline Kennedy menu, Restaurant Le Royal offers Royal Khmer cuisine with menus crafted by the Royal Palace. The Elephant Bar has welcomed many legendary visitors. Its signature Femme Fatale cocktail was created to mark Jacqueline Kennedy’s 1967 visit to Cambodia. Set in lush tropical gardens, two swimming pools provide a welcome respite after a day spent exploring this vibrant city.
5. Raffles Istanbul
Raffles Istanbul lies on the European side of the city of Istanbul in the Beşiktaş district, offering excellent transport links to everywhere from the Old Town to the Bosphorus, allowing guests to fully experience everything the incredible city of Istanbul has to offer.
This is also one of the cheapest Raffles hotels in the world. On Sunday, 16th Feb 2020, the rate is $347 USD per room per night.
Located at the Zorlu Center, where high fashion, performance, and art converge, Raffles Istanbul enjoys direct connections to the public transport network (bus and subway) and even offers a heated helipad as well as car parking.
This 185-room hotel reflects a modern Istanbul with city views over the Bosphorus and a butler delivering refreshments on your private terrace. Spend time in one of the hammams at Raffles Spa or try one of the luxurious treatment rooms. The 3,000 m². Raffles Spa is a revitalizing oasis set right in the heart of Istanbul. The spa features local traditional treatments, 3 Turkish Hamams, 2 Couples Suites, 7 luxuriously appointed treatment rooms, and relaxation areas, as well as a range of wellness facilities including saunas, steam rooms, jacuzzis, experience showers, ice fountains, and indoor and outdoor pools. Completing the suite of facilities is a yoga and pilates studio, personal training, Technogym® equipment, and 2 hair and nail salons.
In terms of dining, the hotel boasts a fabulous selection of six dining and drinking destinations, too. A highlight here is an evening in the Long Bar, offering unique cocktails and light bites.
6. Raffles Makati
Raffles Makati turns Filipino hospitality into an art form through its signature brand of luxury. A cultural gateway to an exciting destination, Raffles Makati is an oasis of calm in the heart of Makati’s financial district and just a stone’s throw away from the stylish neighborhoods of Legazpi and Salcedo. This is also one of the cheapest Raffles hotels in the world. On Sunday, 16th Feb 2020, the rate starts at $353 USD per room per night.
Become part of the story as you enjoy Afternoon Tea at the Writers Bar and enjoy handcrafted cocktails at the Long Bar. The culinary theater is on full display at Spectrum, serving international fare, while the hotel’s brasserie-style Provençal restaurant, Mirelo, promises an experience that will stimulate the senses.
On Sunday, 16th Feb 2020, the rate starts at $353 USD per room per night.
7. Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor
Set across from the Royal Palace is one of the landmark historic hotels of the legendary Grand Tour of Indochina. Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor first opened its doors in 1932, but the legend lives on today after careful restoration. This is also one of the cheapest Raffles hotels in the world. On Sunday, 16th Feb 2020, the rate starts at $370 USD per room per night.
The hotel is rich in Cambodian history and full of original treasures, right down to the original working cage elevator in the lobby. Our doorman still welcomes everyone in a uniform inspired by the Royal Palace.
With the privilege of over 15 acres of beautifully landscaped French gardens built around the country’s largest swimming pool, the hotel is a peaceful oasis to retreat to after exploring the temples in the UNESCO World Heritage site only 10 minutes from the hotel.
Relax and revitalize under the fragrant frangipani trees beside the magnificent pool inspired by Angkorian architecture, or enjoy a massage to ease away the travel. Stroll along the river to the vibrant markets and a wonderful array of dining options.
In addition to beautifully restored guest rooms, you can choose from one of the luxury suites, including our most popular Cabana Suites, with direct access from the balcony to the garden and pool. You may be surprised to know that Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor also has two of Siem Reap’s most luxurious two-bedroom Villas, providing utmost privacy and personal butler service in the private poolside setting.
Food gourmets will delight with various options, including the popular Raffles Afternoon Tea and the Apsara Terrace, Siem Reap’s best cultural dance performance, and dinner in the poolside gardens. For golf enthusiasts, there are several international golf courses, and we recommend the award-winning Nick Faldo-designed Angkor Golf Resort. Golf packages are available.
8. Raffles Udaipur
Set to open in 2020, Raffles Udaipur will be the first Raffles in India. India is cheap. It is one of the cheapest destinations in Asia for luxury hotels, so when compared to Raffles hotels in the rest of the world, this hotel will be cheap.
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 1100 m² Raffles Spa, a rooftop restaurant, a swimming pool, and sprawling gardens. With spectacular vistas of the lake, hillside, and neighboring 400-year-old temple, Raffles Udaipur will quickly become one of the most distinguished addresses in India.
9. Raffles Jaipur
Raffles Jaipur will be one of the most exclusive Raffles in the world, with just 50 suites, all with private pools. While it will be exclusive, India is a cheap place to go on holiday, and we would expect this hotel to reflect the cheap prices in this hectic country.
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.
10. Raffles Bali
Located in Jimbaran Bay and perched on a hill, Raffles Bali will offer unparalleled ocean views when it opens. Bali also tends to be a relatively cheap location for vacationing in Asia, so we expect the price of the hotel rooms at Raffles Bali to be cheap, certainly compared to places like London, the Maldives, and Seychelles.
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 surroundings. 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.
11. Raffles Singapore
The year was 1887 when the doors to the Raffles Singapore first opened. Since then, this luxury five-star hotel in Singapore has become an icon that epitomizes the romance of the Far East – an intoxicating blend of luxury, history, and colonial design.
This is also one of the cheapest Raffles hotels in the world (although be under no illusion this hotel is not cheap, it is just cheaper than Raffles hotels like the Paris, Seychelles, and Maldives Raffles hotels and resorts). On Sunday, 16th Feb 2020, the rate is $706 USD per room per night.
Situated in the heart of the business and civic district, Raffles Singapore is a veritable oasis in the city. Its classic colonial architecture has been perfectly preserved and provides a stark but lively contrast against its modern skyscraper neighbors.
Through the decades, liveried Sikh doormen have welcomed some of the most famous personalities, from writers to celebrities, politicians, and members of royalty, such as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Today, it has a resident historian who has created a series of videos featuring key moments from its past (early guests included writers Joseph Conrad, Somerset Maugham, and Rudyard Kipling).
Raffles Singapore has only recently reopened for guest stays following more than two years of renovation work across its guest rooms and public spaces.
The new works were led by interior designer Alexandra Champalimaud, architecture and design firm Aedas, lighting consultants Tino Kwan, and restoration and research consultants Studio Lapis.
The hotel’s suite count has increased from 103 to 115, while new categories have been added; it now offers State Room Suites, Courtyard Suites, Palm Court Suites, Personality Suites, Residence Suites, Promenade Suites, Grand Hotel Suites, and Presidential Suites.
The Raffles Arcade, a collection of shops and “lifestyle spaces”, has a new gift shop, spa, and retail brands, as well as a history gallery featuring archive pictures and stories.
The restaurant line-up now includes Mediterranean grill BBR by chef Alain Ducasse, steakhouse Butcher’s Block, three-Michelin star chef Anne-Sophie Pic’s La Dame de Pic, Chinese restaurant 兿 yì by Jereme Leung, and classic Indian restaurant Tiffin Room.
In July, the hotel reopened its famed Long Bar, a popular tourist spot thanks to its invention of the Singapore Sling, and the Grand Lobby, which has a daily afternoon tea service.
Even the pool on the rooftop has been renovated, with the huge Marina Bay Sands building visible in the distance.
Some of the best rooms are the 31 suites that lead onto the Verandah. These are 58 m², and ensuite bathrooms have been redesigned with Victorian details and Peranakan tiles, a type of colorful local ceramic.
No visit to Singapore is complete without a stay at this iconic all-suite luxury Singapore hotel. Each suite features period furnishings, lofty 14-foot ceilings, and modern conveniences expected of a 21st-century hotel. Raffles butlers, legendary for their charming and graceful service, are available to fulfill requests both ordinary and extraordinary.
What About Promo Codes On The Raffles Website
There is a box on the Raffles website that says promo code. This may be related to senior, government, military, friends and family, residence club, or hotel staff rates, but I have yet to find any promo code that works for usual guests at Raffles hotels.
The only way to find quick-fix discounts and special offers page on each individual hotel website. You can get all our concierge’s benefits in addition to these special offers and promo code rates by booking your stay with our luxury travel concierge. This will get you the best deal possible, plus our direct contacts with staff at each hotel will ensure VIP treatment throughout your stay.
And what is the most Expensive Raffles Hotel?
It has to be the exclusive Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Resort, which, in mid-February, will set you back around $2,374 USD per night.
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