General: Ascott Raffles Place is the premier flagship serviced apartment of Ascott groups of apartments. Formerly the tallest building in Southeast Asia in the 1950s, carefully restored to present distinct where timeless sophisticated design blends with heritage elements such as the original 15 storey Cutler mail chute and the crown on the top of the building which was installed to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953. sg 03/09 Location Located within the CBD area, business and financial institutions are within easy access. Also, close are the renowned Esplanade , Theatres on the Bay, the Merlion Park, the historical food court , Lau Pa Sat, the famous nightlife Clarke Quay and Boat Quay and the future Marina Bay Sands integrated resort. Exploring Singapore is made easy with the convenient access to Raffles MRT station. The famous shopping street, Orchard Road is about 3-4 stations away. Distance 15 kms to the nearest airport (singapore changi airport) 10 km to the nearest station (ktm) 5 minute walk to the nearest bus stop 3 km to the nearest fair site (suntel convention centre) Rooms The rooms are of contemporary design with designer fittings and a finely equipped kitchen. The ambience is further enhanced by elegant furnishings and fitting. The Studio Premier room is at 48 square meters, the bed sits facing the window and the bed frame works as a divider to the small sitting area and the writing desk. Rooms' amenities include Bose Hifi system with DVD & VCD function, 2 wall mounted LCD television, iron & ironing board, multi-split air-conditioning, washing machine & dryer and wireless internet connection is available at a charge. The kitchens are equipped with compact cooker hob & hood, glassware, crockery, cutlery & utensils, microwave oven, refrigerator and rice cooker. The equally stylish toilets feature a sexy window that allows the view of the room or a glimpse at the TV in the living room. Authentic Bizassa tiles form an artful mural on one side of the toilet. Restaurant Julien Bompard Restaurant operated by award winning chef, Julien Bompard serves selection of Continental Western, Continental Oriental and American. Exterior The heritage building restored from its 1950 splendor, with Art Deco architectural facade set against the modern cityscape. Lobby Facing the entrance are some water features and a hanging stairs that lead you to the restaurant on the second floor. A stylish wine bar sit on one side of the lobby, on the opposite side sits the reception and sitting area with designer sofa.