Raffles Hotel, Singapore is a hotel in Singapore, Singapore, led by general manager Christian Westbeld.
It is No. 17 on The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026, and holds three MICHELIN Keys, a Forbes Travel Guide Five Star rating and a place on the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2026.
Who runs the hotel
- Christian Westbeld, Managing director (source, January 2026)
Before them
- Jennie Chua, General Manager 1990 to 2003 (source)
Standing over time
| List | Year | Standing |
|---|---|---|
| The World's 50 Best Hotels | 2026 | No. 17 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Hotels | 2025 | No. 5 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Hotels | 2024 | No. 6 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Hotels | 2023 | No. 17 (source) |
| MICHELIN Guide Keys | 2026 | Three Keys (source) |
| Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards | 2026 | Five Star (source) |
| Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards | 2025 | Five Star (source) |
| Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards | 2026 | No. 48 (Top Hotels in the World) (source) |
The hotel
A historic colonial-style luxury hotel at 1 Beach Road, Singapore, named after Stamford Raffles. (source)
- Opened: 1887 (source)
- Owner: Katara Hospitality (source)
- Operated by: Accor (source)
- Size: 115 rooms and suites (source)
Context
Every hotel on the major award lists, with its general manager and sources, is in who runs the world's best hotels. What the role involves, and what the best in it say about the work, is set out in the general manager's role.
Also in Singapore
Checked 10 November 2026. Corrections are welcome at press@theluxuryofattention.com.