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Raffles Hotel

Explore the history of Raffles Hotel, from its origins in the 1890s to its storied past in Singapore.

Last updated 8 July 2026
Large colonial-style building surrounded by a fence and trees on a cloudy day.

Raffles Hotel 1890s (opens in new tab)

A legal document regarding bankruptcy settlement for Sophius Brothers, signed in Singapore on 2nd December 1931, with handwritten annotations.