Raffles Hotels & Resorts

Welcome, Raffles Jaipur! We are thrilled to announce the official opening of our newest home in the heart of India’s Golden Triangle. Between the historic city of Jaipur and the Aravalli Hills, Raffles Jaipur offers a truly enchanting escape for peace-seekers. This exceptional property, a palace of artistic delights, welcomes guests with a majestic marble façade crafted by local artisans. Inside, 50 handcrafted rooms and suites weave modern luxury with a sense of the regal past and rich aesthetic heritage of the Rajasthani capital. Discover a noble palace tradition reimagined, with service fit for royalty courtesy of our local team of Raffles Butlers at https://lnkd.in/eSxkX9r9.

Raffles Seychelles welcomes new resort manager Jeno Friedl! A native of Hungary with over 25 years of experience in luxury hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants, Jeno brings extensive knowledge and expertise to our elegant Indian Ocean address. His career has taken him around the world, enabling him to immerse in diverse cultures and develop proficiency in English, Hungarian, German and Spanish. "Joining Raffles Seychelles is a privilege, and I am thrilled to be part of such an esteemed property. I am committed to upholding the resort's legacy of excellence and look forward to creating unforgettable moments for our guests." We are delighted to welcome Jeno to Raffles Seychelles and look forward to the development of our distinctive guest experience under his leadership. Welcome to the team, Jeno!

Behind every Raffles guest is a Raffles Butler. Behind our butlers is a volume of individual life stories and a world of experience.  Meet Kendyl Paulik, for example: our Butler Manager at Raffles Boston. Joining us in July 2023, Kendyl seamlessly transitioned from the medical field to hospitality, bringing empathy and precision to her role.  In a world where personalised experiences and thoughtful gestures are greatly valued, Kendyl has been praised by both guests and colleagues for her kind heart and dedication. Here, with her permission, is the text of a note she recently received from a departing guest: “When I say this place is next-level luxury, I’m not kidding. The gift of the Blind Duck gin, your lovely note, the satin sleeping mask, the little thingy to hold my reading glasses… I am truly blown away by all of this elegance, beauty and thoughtfulness.” Kendyl, we’re thrilled to have you working your magic as part of the enchanted Raffles experience in the Back Bay. Congratulations on your exceptional service!

The journey of a true craftsman is one of passion and precision. At Raffles The Palm Dubai , the artistry of furniture making is epitomised by meticulous restoration and conservation work that is carried out in-house. Each custom creation tells a story of traditional craftsmanship, refined technical skills and the relentless pursuit of perfection. Our team, led by seasoned craftsman and Furniture Master @Andrea Fortuna, ensures that 70,000 individual pieces of furniture are maintained and preserved to the highest standards, helping to create spaces that are both functional and inspiring. At the heart of Raffles is a passion for authenticity, and the desire to foster culture in all its forms. At Raffles The Palm Dubai this legacy is being shaped through fine craftsmanship and a rare dedication to detail and beauty.

At Raffles, we are fortunate to call a number of the world’s most idyllic coastlines home. With this comes a responsibility to which we are deeply devoted. In honour of #WorldOceanDay, we celebrate the outstanding efforts of our ocean resort teams, including the work of Raffles Maldives Meradhoo . At our island home in the Indian Ocean, the coral regeneration programme, currently curated by resident marine biologist Emilia Andersson aims to preserve reef health and biodiversity. This initiative involves carefully nurturing damaged corals and fostering new growth to ensure a thriving underwater ecosystem. Guests participate in guided snorkelling experiences where they can responsibly explore the vibrant local marine life and dive deeper into the world of marine conservation. Explore our sustainable initiatives, from water to land, at https://lnkd.in/eXqaRp-c.

Flashback to our Raffles Hotels & Resorts Global Leadership Summit held at Raffles Doha . Thanks to our exceptional colleagues for your inspiration and vision, and to our hosts for the most impeccable and exciting hospitality. 

Raise your glass even higher with Vincenzo Arnese Director of Wine at Raffles London at The OWO Hailing from Naples, Vincenzo inherited his interest in wine from his grandfather and went on to study hospitality and specialise as a sommelier. After graduating, Vincenzo travelled the globe working at prestigious hotels in Switzerland, England and Australia. Arriving in London, he took the position of Head Sommelier & Wine Buyer with Heston Blumenthal and subsequently worked as Head Sommelier at the famous three-Michelin star Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester. Vincenzo is an esteemed and decorated expert in his field. He is the judge for many wine competitions, including the Decanter World Wine Awards, IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition, Sommelier Wine Awards and the London Wine Competition. Today, he brings his expertise and enthusiasm to Raffles London at The OWO as the hotel’s Wine Director. Vincenzo’s passion truly knows no bounds, and we look forward to supporting him at the Best Sommelier Europe & Africa 2024, where he will be representing the United Kingdom.

Warmest congratulations to Raffles Boston's Long Bar & Terrace for its tremendous achievement in winning the Best Bar, Lounge & Club category at the Hospitality Design Awards 2024.

Show your support by casting your vote! The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards are underway, and your vote truly matters. Each year at Raffles we aspire to receiving this prestigious accolade - one of the gold standards for our industry. Visit https://lnkd.in/ePb88wtj to make your choice heard.

At the meeting point between literature, history and art curation, the Blue Cigar Writer’s Lounge at Raffles Doha , like Qatar itself, is an extraordinary journey into the trading of cultures. Adorning the walls are over 7,000 previously used books - a handful of rare first editions among them - bearing the marks of a life well-read: a dedication here, dog-eared pages there, thoughtful notes written in the margins by previous readers. Our vision was for these books to age gracefully with the hotel, becoming inseparable from the space they inhabited. Far from being shelved and forgotten, they are to be seen as living documents, to be used, cherished and even newly stained with the remnants from a wine glass - continuing their own unique narrative. This compelling, bespoke collection was curated for Raffles Doha with knowledge, tenacity and passion by ArtLink, whose description of the cultural connections underscoring the project can be read in more detail here: https://lnkd.in/eCHEqArY Tal Danai