95.88% RAFFLES HOTEL

Singapore Singapore

Historic landmark in heart of the business/civic district. Opened in 1887 (named after Sir Stamford Raffles, founder of modern Singapore); declared National Monument in 1987; restored and reopened 1991

ROOMS 103 suites: the Sir Stamford Raffles and Sarkies suites have the finest antiques

FOOD 18 restaurants and bars, including gourmet French and an outpost of London's Royal China (popular for dim sum)

SERVICE Personal valet on 24-hour call

FACILITIES Substantial Amrita Spa; seven function rooms; business centre; gym; pool; arcade with more than 50 shops; kids' club; cookery school

COST Doubles from S$812 (about £265)

1 Beach Road, Singapore (00 65 6337 1886; fax: 6339 7650; www.raffleshotel.com)