Talk:Raffles Hotel
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editSome of the text of this page is a very blatant copy of text from the book referred to, even including the use of "this book":
In 1987/88, while researching the history of the hotel for this book THE RAFFLES TREASURY
I do not have any knowledge of the topic, and I don't know the contents of the book referred to, so I defer actual editing to others. --Gar37bic (talk) 21:06, 17 January 2009 (UTC)
It is famous for being famous
editThe place was either the only or the best luxury hotel for a long time. It was a favorite for expat colonials. During a run-down period it was also an expat-backpacker favorite. It is a wonderful old colonial building. The current food and service is great, but very expensive. However it has an extra special niche for having been a favorite of the rich and powerful in bygone times.
I have some familiarity with the place. I went there out of curiosity when I first worked in Singapore and went there for my first wedding anniversary. Both are long ago. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 219.77.60.29 (talk) 05:56, 23 April 2014 (UTC)
Four or two brothers?
editWhile this English version states two brothers as the founders of the hotel, articles in other languages name four of them: Martin, Tigran, Aviet, and Arshak Sarkies. Which version is correct? 84.153.197.71 (talk) 06:37, 17 March 2014 (UTC)
Four, being Parsis who also operated hotels in Malaya and Burma. Masalai (talk) 19:29, 16 January 2016 (UTC)
Suicide of 300 Japanese officers
editThe suicide of 300 Japanese officers, as mentioned in the Operation Tiderace page, MUST be included in the Raffles Hotel history as it's obviously significant. I wonder if it is not because of corporate sanitizing. 109.149.133.55 (talk) 17:57, 4 August 2024 (UTC)