Constructed in 1901, this building has one of the longest and most colourful histories in the city, and following a full renovation by the world-famous Raffles brand in 2006, now has the comfort and luxury to match its heritage. Personality Suites named after the hotel’s most famous patrons (Charles de Gaulle; George Bernard Shaw and others) are packed with wonderful examples of attention to detail, while the ballroom and Writers Bar both hark back to the hotel’s heyday. Every inch of Raffles is designed to make you feel good about life: Time Out could happily hole up here.
Rates: 1,988RMB single/double; 3,700RMB suite