Raffles Hotels & Resorts News

Hilal appointed managing director at Raffles Dubai and Sofitel Dubai the Obelisk
Accor has announced the appointment of Ammar Hilal to the role of managing director of Raffles Dubai and Sofitel Dubai the Obelisk. He will take up the post with immediate effect.

Accor to take Raffles brand into Russia with Moscow property
The flagship hotel, located next to the Kremlin, will be managed under the prestigious brand and is expected to open in the second half of 2022. It will become the first Raffles hotel in Russia.

Raffles unveils new property in Indonesia
With just 32 private pool villas, Raffles Bali epitomises distinguished charm for well-travelled connoisseurs seeking elegant spaces, privacy and cultural discovery.

Raffles to operate Owo Residences in London
The Hinduja Group and Obrascon Huarte Lain Desarrollos have announced an extension to their partnership with Raffles Hotels & Resorts.

Raffles Grand Hotel d’ Angkor welcomes new Khmer restaurant
Raffles Grand Hotel d’ Angkor has welcomed the new Khmer restaurant, 1932. Following a landmark refurbishment, the location will offer traditional specialties with a contemporary twist.

Breaking Travel News investigates: Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Siem Reap
Considered the most luxurious address for those visiting Siem Reap and the temples at Angkor, Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor has just completed a comprehensive refresh. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole stops in the for the night

Breaking Travel News investigates: Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Cambodia
Raffles Hotel Le Royal is set in lush tropical gardens and is built around two inviting swimming pools – an oasis in the heart of Cambodian capital Phnom Penh. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole calls in to sample the generations of hospitality that make the property unique

Official re-opening party held at Raffles Singapore
The iconic hotel marked the start of a new chapter with a traditional lion dance ritual, followed by a commemorative ribbon cutting ceremony. The hotel is owned by Qatar-based Katara Hospitality and managed by Accor.

Raffles Istanbul to welcome Roncero dining experience
With ten restaurants across the globe, including Madrid’s Terraza del Casino, which holds two Michelin stars and two Duia Repsol suns, Paco Roncero’s most well-known restaurant is Sublimotion in Ibiza.

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor reopens after extensive renovations
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor has reopened its doors to guests after a six-month closure for renovations and refurbishments. One hundred and twelve of the landmark property’s 119 rooms and suites have been fully refurbished, buttressing the intrinsic appeal of the property.

Raffles Maldives Meradhoo set to fully debut later this month
Raffles Maldives Meradhoo will fully open on September 22nd. Set on the southern tip of the Maldives in the remote and pristine Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Raffles Maldives Meradhoo’s Beach Island Experience soft-opened in May.

Accor welcomes reopening of Raffles Singapore
A flagship property within Accor, the hotel is now welcoming guests and visitors, following a careful three-phased restoration, which began in February 2017. The meticulous restoration led by acclaimed interior designer Alexandra Champalimaud was also supported by Aedas, a leading global architecture and design firm.