Raffles Hotel is a hotel in Singapore, Downtown Core, Singapore, and a filming location for Crazy Rich Asians (2018). Built in 1887 (opened; expanded to current form by 1899).
Location: Singapore, Downtown Core, Singapore
Verified facts
- Appeared in Crazy Rich Asians (movie, 2018) — as filming location (Rachel and Nick's luxury hotel; scenes shot in the hotel)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15498, SRC-15499, SRC-15936 - Built in 1887 (opened; expanded to current form by 1899)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15498, SRC-16740, SRC-17097 - Historic designation: National Monument of Singapore (1987, ref. no. 20)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15498, SRC-16740, SRC-17098
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15498 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raffles_Hotel (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15499 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazy_Rich_Asians_(film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15936 — https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/travel/article/2160819/crazy-rich-asians-guide-singapor (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16740 — https://wonderwall.sg/places/national-monuments-of-singapore-raffles-hotel (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17097 — https://www.raffles.com/singapore/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17098 — https://www.asmallworld.com/editorials/articles/the-story-behind-raffles-singapore (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Crazy Rich Asians filmed?
Raffles Hotel, in Singapore, Downtown Core, is a real-world filming location used for Crazy Rich Asians.
Where is Raffles Hotel located?
Raffles Hotel is located in Singapore, Downtown Core.