The Twenty Two Competitors

Raffles is an oasis for the well-travelled, offering emotional luxury. An award-winning, luxury international hotel company, Raffles Hotels & Resorts has a history dating back to 1887 with the opening of Raffles Hotel, Singapore. The portfolio currently comprises eight properties, from secluded resorts to city hotels in key locations around the world: in Singapore, Cambodia, China, UAE, Saudi Arabia,Seychelles and Paris, each one is an oasis for the well travelled. With a compelling mix of cultures and styles, every hotel in the Raffles family has its own individual personality, with its own story to tell and its own sense of place. However, each one is proud to draw on the original Raffles tradition of delivering thoughtful, personal and discreet service. The Travellers’ Palm is the symbol of the oasis. Folklore tells that this spectacular tree was a welcome sight to travellers of old; water stored in the base of its leaves provided much needed refreshment and the orientation of the leaves in an East-West direction provided an informal compass to guide them. Today’s guests find a modern interpretation the Travellers’ Palm in the pin worn by every employee of Raffles Hotels & Resorts – a reminder to both guests and colleagues of the spirit of hospitality and sanctuary that is alive and well at every Raffles hotel. Whatever your favourite destination in the world, wake up in an oasis of your choice. Each is uniquely, indefinably, sublimely Raffles.

The Next Generation of Luxury. EDITION Hotels redefine the concept of luxury through offering an unexpected collection of one-of-a-kind hotels. Conceived by hotel visionary and cultural icon Ian Schrager, the brand also benefits from the global scale and operational expertise of Marriott International. The commitment to uncompromising quality, true originality and impeccable modern service continue to challenge traditional perceptions of luxury and entrench EDITION’s position as an industry leader. Every EDITION Hotel is unique, reflecting the social and cultural milieu of the time and place of its creation. Each new property will be individually developed in collaboration with one of the world’s most eminent designers chosen specifically for that location, and introduce original F&B concepts from internationally renowned chefs. The end result offers the best of dining and entertainment, services and amenities “all under one roof”. Each highly stylized hotel functions as a “home away from home” for leisure and business travelers. In addition, each hotel caters to the modern day business traveler by offering functional, technologically sophisticated working environments that provide the comfort and ease of actually conducting business in an “office away from the office”. The heightened experience, authenticity and originality that Ian Schrager brings to this brand coupled with the global reach of Marriott results in a truly distinct product that sets itself apart from anything else currently in the marketplace. It is nothing less than an attempt to push the boundaries, break new ground and take the hotel industry to a whole new level. EDITION is completely new, different and original offering an experience never before seen in the industry.

In the 1920s the Midland Bank was one of the largest and most powerful in the world. To celebrate its achievements, the bank wanted a new London headquarters – a building that would stand out from the strait-laced Victorian architecture of The City. There was only one person to turn to: Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens, known to friends and family as ‘Ned.’ Lutyens, who was an architect for the rich and famous, spent the next four years drafting a vast 29,450sqm Grade-I listed building, designed to convey the impression of dependability and security demanded by a bank. The Midland Bank was later bought by HSBC, which remained in the building until 2007 when it relocated to a new head office in Canary Wharf. Five years later, in 2012, Ron Burkle fell in love with the space and saw an opportunity to create a new approach to hospitality. He set about transforming the building into The Ned. The opening of The Ned in 2017 was one of London’s most ambitious hotel launches in recent decades, with a team working tirelessly for five years to repurpose the iconic building and make it relevant once again. The Ned expanded in 2022 to include The Ned NoMad in New York and The Ned Doha in Qatar, with each building having their own architectural significance and history. Coming in 2024 is Ned's Club Washington, DC, the very first standalone members only property. Regardless of location, the ethos of The Ned and Ned's Club remains the same; to create a space for like-minded professionals to meet, work and have a good time. Working at The Ned and Ned's Club means having some of the best reward packages in the business, an inclusive workplace with a lot of fun, amazing teammates and endless opportunities to grow your career in hospitality. #lovethened