Singapore's Raffles Hotel: An Icon Reborn | Part 2

Singapore's Raffles Hotel: An Icon Reborn | Part 2 | Full Episode

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4 жыл бұрын

What does it take to restore a 132-year-old heritage hotel? Hard work, plenty of surprises and a 9-month delay. This is an exclusive look at Raffles Hotel's first major overhaul in 30 years.
Filmed over 2 years, this documentary goes past the hoardings to show the sheer magnitude, unanticipated obstacles, and careful deliberation needed in restoring the Raffles Hotel. We catch up with well-loved characters from the previous episode - Bernd, the hands-on front office manager turned director of rooms; Kaeley, the affable and newly-minted executive housekeeper; and the sweet and unexpected friendship between long-time guest, Mdm Schoof, and duty manager, Roslee. We also get introduced to some new characters - Grace, the head butler in charge of steering a new team of Raffles butlers; and Kevin, the handsome chef de cuisine representing Anne-Sophie Pic, a chef with 7 Michelin stars to her name.
Miss Part 1? Watch it here: • Singapore's Raffles Ho...
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@bernadettec6386 Жыл бұрын

In 1961 I had the pleasure of having afternoon tea at Raffles with my late Mum. I was 18 , I am now 77. It still has a magic that is unique.

@djungelskog3434 2 жыл бұрын

honestly, i'll probably never be able to afford going to such a luxurious hotel but it's nice to see people passionate about their job and working together as a family rather than just for the sake of keeping the hotel going. we need more people like them, these guys are unsung heroes.

@marianjeffrey8684 4 жыл бұрын

I did love the old Raffles, but it has been 40 years. Last year it was closed when I was there. Seeing this you realize it did need renovations. The humidity of Singapore had affected the walls and to save old buildings you need to do this. People will still love this hotel, it's the staff who also make your stay special at any hotel. The staff look so friendly. Love it.

@saranonymous91 Жыл бұрын

How lovely is Roslee? You can tell how much he loves this hotel. What a gem.

@ed4all33 3 жыл бұрын

Stayed at raffles over 20 years ago. Agreed the renovation is beautiful, and the rooms needed upgrades , but now it is not unique . It lacks what raffles was always known for ...the iconic old world charm , the rattan , the antique art and carpets , the old world chandeliers and those wonderful rose gold fans . Those are few of the things people checked in there for . The designers just lost the plot ...now it looks like so many other hotels . Sighhhh.

@jackiemarshall3711 3 жыл бұрын

I like it better the way it was. Everyone wants to update everything. Somethings need to stay iconic and timeless. This was definitely a renovation with restoring the walls.

@KATTUNmainichi 4 жыл бұрын

The old decor seems much more charming than the tacky new stuff

@robertyates151 4 жыл бұрын

The charm and magic of the old hotel....so sad to see it gone!

@salemalisalee 4 жыл бұрын

god damn , should've kept the light fixtures and fans in the lobby .

@TheMrFabian1 2 жыл бұрын

So glad I could see the hotel before the renovation in 2016. Love from Germany!

@ellamayy2k Жыл бұрын

I have only just come across this and the hotel is beautiful but in honesty the best thing about a successful hotel is its wonderful staff..their attention to detail and care they gave every person who walked through the doors was so wonderful to watch especially their lady who would stay 4 times a week saying welcome home to her and making her feel part of their family. This kind of attention is what stays with their guests forever ...well done team absolutely amazing people xx

@xavier._.157 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone's saying that they prefer the old look but honestly the new modern look looks great 👍

@gwl5796 4 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous..would love to stay there one of these days. I don't think the pre-renovation was that bad, but the new version will hopefully last a long time. The attention to detail is world class.

@ronny5661 Жыл бұрын

It would have been nice if they had acknowledged the hard work that had been put in by all the trades people who made it possible.

@SandraNelson063 2 жыл бұрын

They discovered that the outer shell was crumbling. That's MUCH more serious than a simple slap up reno. That's heart attack time.

@nulnoh219 4 жыл бұрын

38:38

@shannonmerrill7148 3 жыл бұрын

I have watched a lot of these famous fancy hotels but this one is just gorgeous but the staff are just lovely and really care!💘

@polyannamoonbeam 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful :) I think they did manage to preserve the old world charm but in a glistening new shell . A refined homage to the original design sensibility:)