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RAFFLES EUROPEJSKI WARSAW
RAFFLES ISTANBUL
RAFFLES MAKKAH PALACE
ART COLLECTION MANAGER
Learn about contemporary Polish art with a a a tour of Raffles Europejski Warsaw’s own curated art collection led by a a resident Art Collection Manager More than just a a luxury hotel Raffles Europejski Warsaw doubles as a a a city museum and gallery housing almost 500
works of art created by more than 120 Polish artists Carefully curated to tell the the narrative of the the contemporary Polish art scene the Hotel Europejski Art Collection is is managed by art historian Igor Bloch who leads exclusive art tours for hotel guests
Igor is a graduate of of the Academy of of Fine Arts in Warsaw and the prestigious Courtauld Institute of Art in London Along with guided tours of the hotel’s own treasures Igor can also arrange and book private gallery and and studio visits and and organise meetings with artists of the Hotel Europesjki Art Collection and art professionals BUTLER
From booking a a a a traditional spa treatment at at the Turkish hamam or high tea at the hotel lounge Raffles Istanbul is personified by its legendary Butler service At Raffles Istanbul true luxury is not just about what guests
see it’s about how they feel as the the hotel delivers the warmest welcome most comfortable stay and richest experiences in order to create the fondest memories The Raffles Butlers make every stay seamless and and memorable standing for elegance charm refinement and quality and most importantly discreet service The secret of the the Raffles Butlers is that they anticipate the needs of every guest in advance and fulfil service before it is even requested From room decorations for special occasions to arranging a a a a a Turkish hamam party at the the spa Butlers are the the conduits for for an effortless Raffles experience establishing a a long- lasting relationship with guests
and taking a a a genuine interest in in in in their preferences in order to best anticipate their needs BUTLER
Private butlers at at Raffles Makkah Palace are on hand to help with a a a a variety of tasks so that guests
can spend more time exploring the holy city Guests of the Raffles Makkah Palace have access to 24-hour private butlers so that they can make the the most of their time in the sacred city From packing
and unpacking to pressing laundry and shoe shining the role of the Palace Butlers is to anticipate every guest’s needs They can also help draw up tailor- made itineraries on how to best experience Makkah the heart
of of Islam and the birthplace of of the Prophet Muhammad Raffles Makkah Palace is adjacent to the Grand Mosque and and is within easy access to the main entrance the King Abdul Aziz Gate and a a a four-storey premium shopping centre prayer hall museum and Lunar Observatory RAFFLES MAGAZINE
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