With newly appointed CEO Stephen Alden at the helm, Raffles Hotels & Resorts is set to debut flagship locations in Boston, Jeddah and Macau this year.
Raffles Boston will be the brand’s first mixed-use North American venture, featuring both a hotel and private residences. Located in Boston’s prestigious Back Bay neighbourhood, the 35-storey building will be a new landmark in the city’s skyline, with 146 residences, 147 guest rooms, and six restaurant and bar venues, including a sky bar and speakeasy. The striking three-story sky lobby, the first of its kind in Boston, will be the centrepiece of the property, complete with a grand staircase spanning the 17th, 18th and 19th floors.
Raffles at Galaxy Macau will be situated within a stunning architectural landmark featuring a glass airbridge that connects the two towers on every floor. Each of the 450 suites will draw inspiration from a modern palazzo, with curated artworks and some featuring private pools and gardens. Galaxy Macau will be a world-class luxury integrated resort that offers an array of bespoke leisure activities, on-site entertainment and a specialty restaurant helmed by a multi-Michelin-starred Japanese chef.
Inspired by the rich history of Saudi Arabia and Jeddah’s old town architecture, Raffles Jeddah will comprise 181 guestrooms – including a wedding suite and penthouse suite with in-room entertainment – and 188 branded residences. Alongside six restaurants and lounges, there will be an extensive library, a 1,200m2 spa with eight treatment rooms and a state-of-the-art fitness club. The hotel’s meeting facilities include a 1,500m2 ballroom overlooking the corniche and 1,000m2 of conference rooms.
