The Raffles Hotel is among the many landmarks in Singapore. The facade and arcade of the hotel is reminiscent of the times when the city-state was under British rule and a part of what was Malaya. Like many other buildings in Singapore, The Raffles is well-preserved and represents the country's heritage. It is accessible via a short walk from the SMRT Circle (Orange) Line's Bras Basah or Esplanade Stations (walk along the Bras Basah Road) or the North-South (Red) or East-West (Green) Lines' City Hall Station (walk along the North Bridge Road).
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| Facade of the famous Raffles Hotel |
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| The Raffles Hotel is located along Bras Basah Road across from the newer Fairmont Mall and Swissotel The Stamford |
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| People waiting to cross at the intersection at the Raffles Hotel - I like this photo because it shows both old and new architectures of the Carlton Hotel (left) and the Raffles (right), something you'd find a lot of around Singapore. |
I think there should be similar efforts (and strong or aggressive ones) to preserve similar buildings in the Philippines, particularly in the older cities like Manila, Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod and Vigan. Such will ensure that generations to come, if not tourists, will benefit from the history and heritage that comes with such preservation.
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