Downstairs: We had also wanted to get a look at Raffles hotel due to the history of this British institution and, as many know, the place where the Singapore Sling was invented. We decided using our vast transit knowledge to take the MRT to Raffles Place exit and we would be all set. I quickly realized that I was still... More

Nestled on the second floor the Raffles museum tells the story of one of the great cities,and one of the great hotels of the world. Picture Norl Coward and his buddies at the long Bar. Raffles Rickshaw,china from every era of the hotel and ephemera of a bygone age. Just the sort of thing to please me,and possibly you More

A lot of history. A rickshaw on display. A lot of memoribilia of times past. More

This magnificent hotel with its terracesm garden, luxury boutiques and bar, is an absolute must while you are in Singapore. In that all-wood bar, things seem to have changed only slightly since the colonial era. British people still gather there in noisy groups, and it is very easy for you to imagine them in their colonial - safari style clothing.... More

A great place filled with heritage. But not much to do. Hotel and grounds were perfect and so was souvenir shop. More

Singapore is a vibrant, modernised city, with the fascinating 'old part' so wonderfully preserved. Singapore is, of course, a tropical country, situated almost on the equator, and as such has a diverse climate; this provides fantastic fauna and flora. It's situation allows easy travel,say, to Malaya. Other 'must see' places are - Sentosa Island, now linked by causeway. Mount Faber,... More

Not as exciting as expected but it is free admission if you are prepared to hunt within the hotel ground to find it. Ignore all the "Hotel guests only" signs - it is open to the public More

The museum is full of old artefacts and photos. There is also a scale replica of the Hotel. The souvenier shop alongside the museum offers trinkets and mementos. More

Pre-war and post-war - lots to look at and lots of information on what Singapore was like in the day. More