Who owns Raffles?
Raffles is owned by Accor (France, EPA: AC), which has owned the brand since 12 July 2016.[1] Raffles was founded in 1887 in Singapore and was independent until 2016.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Accor SA reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1887–2016)
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇷 France, Issy-les-Moulineaux
- Origin
- 🇸🇬 Singapore, Singapore · browse countries
- Founded
- 1887
- Category
- Travel & hospitality › Hotels › Luxury hotels
- Parent ticker
- EPA: AC
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Raffles
Raffles Singapore opened in 1887 and the Singapore Sling was created at its bar. Accor acquired the brand in 2016, and it sits at the very top of the group's range alongside Fairmont. Accor owns it, and the Singapore hotel is a protected national monument, so its restoration in 2019 was carried out under heritage supervision.
Ownership timeline of Raffles
Where Raffles sits in Accor
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Raffles?
The parent company of Raffles is Accor, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.
Is Raffles Singaporean or French?
Raffles originated in Singapore in 1887, but it is owned today by Accor, which is headquartered in France. So Raffles is a Singaporean-origin brand under French ownership.
Since when has Accor owned Raffles?
Accor has owned Raffles since 12 July 2016.
Who owned Raffles before Accor?
Raffles was an independent company from its founding in 1887 in Singapore until Accor acquired it in 2016.
Is Raffles still owned by Accor?
Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Raffles is still owned by Accor. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Accor SA Universal Registration Document 2025 — Accor SA, Annual report, published 19 March 2026; retrieved 8 September 2026.
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