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| The Fullerton Hotel Singapore |
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
Celebrating the grandeur of a romantic history, The
Fullerton Hotel Singapore has been transformed from a neoclassical landmark
built in 1928, The Fullerton Building, into a magnificent luxury stay for
worldly travellers who appreciate attention to detail and preservation of the
past. This heritage hotel is iconic in the fact that the structure once housed
the General Post Office, The Exchange and the esteemed Singapore Club – all of
which played critical roles in the historical development of the island.
Fullerton Hotel Singapore has been transformed from a neoclassical landmark
built in 1928, The Fullerton Building, into a magnificent luxury stay for
worldly travellers who appreciate attention to detail and preservation of the
past. This heritage hotel is iconic in the fact that the structure once housed
the General Post Office, The Exchange and the esteemed Singapore Club – all of
which played critical roles in the historical development of the island.
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| Post Box in front of the Fullerton Heritage Gallery |
Location
A limousine transfer from the airport is an adept way to
arrive to this monumental piece of history. Arranged at the same time as our
reservation confirmation, we were guaranteed a uniformed escort at arrivals and
a swift transfer to our destination. Chauffeured by a well-mannered driver in a
Mercedes E-class 200, provisioned with mineral water and the daily periodicals,
we experienced a comfortable final leg of our journey.
arrive to this monumental piece of history. Arranged at the same time as our
reservation confirmation, we were guaranteed a uniformed escort at arrivals and
a swift transfer to our destination. Chauffeured by a well-mannered driver in a
Mercedes E-class 200, provisioned with mineral water and the daily periodicals,
we experienced a comfortable final leg of our journey.
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| Doorman |
Fantastically positioned for both business and fun, The
Fullerton Hotel Singapore is in the heart of the central business district and
walking distance to shopping, dining and entertainment hubs. The popular
restaurant and bar scene of Boat Quay is minutes away in a cab, while the
Marina Bay Shops, Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, Asian Civilisations Museum
and the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay are all within walking distance. For
those who’d prefer not to brave the heat, complimentary shuttle services
transfer guests to shopping hotspots and key business buildings at regular
intervals. The MRT further connects guests with wider Singapore.
Fullerton Hotel Singapore is in the heart of the central business district and
walking distance to shopping, dining and entertainment hubs. The popular
restaurant and bar scene of Boat Quay is minutes away in a cab, while the
Marina Bay Shops, Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, Asian Civilisations Museum
and the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay are all within walking distance. For
those who’d prefer not to brave the heat, complimentary shuttle services
transfer guests to shopping hotspots and key business buildings at regular
intervals. The MRT further connects guests with wider Singapore.
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| Merlion |
A great orientation to the area is provided with The
Fullerton Heritage Trail and Complimentary Guided Tour. A resident historian leads
participants on a route through nearby historical points of interest including
the former main foyer of the General Post Office, Post Bar, the Straits Room
(previously the Billiard Room of the exclusive Singapore Club) and The
Lighthouse (now a rooftop restaurant, but formerly the location housing the
beacon which guided ships to Singapore’s shores). Alternatively a Maritime
Journey Tour shares with in-residence guests the colourful history of the
Fullerton Heritage buildings, which are part of Singapore’s famed waterfront.
Fullerton Heritage Trail and Complimentary Guided Tour. A resident historian leads
participants on a route through nearby historical points of interest including
the former main foyer of the General Post Office, Post Bar, the Straits Room
(previously the Billiard Room of the exclusive Singapore Club) and The
Lighthouse (now a rooftop restaurant, but formerly the location housing the
beacon which guided ships to Singapore’s shores). Alternatively a Maritime
Journey Tour shares with in-residence guests the colourful history of the
Fullerton Heritage buildings, which are part of Singapore’s famed waterfront.
Rooms
Holding 400 rooms and suites a number of different
categories cater to various budgets and needs. Rooms either overlook the atrium
courtyard or have vast vistas of the city skyline, river or sea.
categories cater to various budgets and needs. Rooms either overlook the atrium
courtyard or have vast vistas of the city skyline, river or sea.
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| Bathroom |
Our Straits Club Quay Room boasted magnificent water views
from the almost floor to ceiling window. Interior design is fresh and
contemporary, yet breathes an old world appeal and grace. Various shades of
cream keep the room light and bright, while teak furniture, although modern in
design, adds Asian charm.
from the almost floor to ceiling window. Interior design is fresh and
contemporary, yet breathes an old world appeal and grace. Various shades of
cream keep the room light and bright, while teak furniture, although modern in
design, adds Asian charm.
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| View from The Fullerton Hotel Singapore |
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| Straits Club Quay Room |
The room is compact but had all we need. Wardrobe, mini-bar,
high definition TV, high-speed Internet, desk and a very comfortable bed
compose the living area. Separate toilet, shower and bathtub form a generous
area for the bathroom. The use of giant mirrors enlarges the space even further
and, a thoughtful movable magnifying mirror allowed us to check that make-up,
hair and clothing were perfectly in order, from all angles, before exiting.
high definition TV, high-speed Internet, desk and a very comfortable bed
compose the living area. Separate toilet, shower and bathtub form a generous
area for the bathroom. The use of giant mirrors enlarges the space even further
and, a thoughtful movable magnifying mirror allowed us to check that make-up,
hair and clothing were perfectly in order, from all angles, before exiting.
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| Straits Club Quay Room Bedroom |
The consideration of small details had us wowed. A shoe
polishing service sees collection and return of shoes through a discreet nook
in the closet. A weighing scale is provided, but so too is a small-sized
stepper for exercise. If the numbers on the scale shock you, you can do
something about it straight away ;-). Toiletries smell wonderful and when we
took a closer look, we discovered the brand Bvlgari – further proof The
Fullerton Hotel values the finer points.
polishing service sees collection and return of shoes through a discreet nook
in the closet. A weighing scale is provided, but so too is a small-sized
stepper for exercise. If the numbers on the scale shock you, you can do
something about it straight away ;-). Toiletries smell wonderful and when we
took a closer look, we discovered the brand Bvlgari – further proof The
Fullerton Hotel values the finer points.
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| Bvlgari Bath Products |
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| It’s all in the details – in-room stepper, pillow menu and discrete sliding box for shoe shine service |
Food and Beverage
Our Straits Club Quay Room had access to club benefits. The
Club is split-level and divided into four sections, making one large space
intimate. Our preferred perch was an elegant drawing room, featuring dark Asian
wood furniture with a couple of dining tables for two and a low sofa and coffee
table.
Club is split-level and divided into four sections, making one large space
intimate. Our preferred perch was an elegant drawing room, featuring dark Asian
wood furniture with a couple of dining tables for two and a low sofa and coffee
table.
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| Straits Club Lounge |
Champagne breakfast, beverages throughout the day, afternoon
tea and evening cocktails were all complimentary during our stay. The selection
is not extravagant but it is sufficient enough that a light eater might very
well consume all they need here without necessity to leave.
tea and evening cocktails were all complimentary during our stay. The selection
is not extravagant but it is sufficient enough that a light eater might very
well consume all they need here without necessity to leave.
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| Straits Club |
Pressing of two pieces of clothing per day, two-hour use of
the meeting room, use of a DVD player and complimentary local calls are also
included in Straights Club rooms.
the meeting room, use of a DVD player and complimentary local calls are also
included in Straights Club rooms.
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| Afternoon Tea |
Numerous other food and beverage outlets deliver a range of
experiences within the hotel: Jade offers modern Chinese; Town Restaurant is
the all-day-dining option serving international fare; The Courtyard is renowned
for its afternoon tea and chocolate buffet; and Post Bar is a trendy place to
sip on a cocktail or grab a light bite.
experiences within the hotel: Jade offers modern Chinese; Town Restaurant is
the all-day-dining option serving international fare; The Courtyard is renowned
for its afternoon tea and chocolate buffet; and Post Bar is a trendy place to
sip on a cocktail or grab a light bite.
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| Marina Bay Light Show as viewed from the Fullerton Hotel |
The Lighthouse Restaurant and Rooftop Bar however is known
for having some of the most sought-after views in the city, so that’s where we
chose to spend our Saturday evening. Located on the exact spot where a beacon
formerly guided mariners to the protection of Singapore’s port in the eighteenth
century, the rooftop bar overlooks the Marina Bay waterfront with dreamy views
of the dazzling skyline. It’s an exclusive and much sought after location for
the city’s spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks, but also nightly for the
Marina Bay Light Show. Authentic Southern Italian cuisine features specialties
from Campania, Sardinia and Sicily. Read about what we tried and would recommend here.
for having some of the most sought-after views in the city, so that’s where we
chose to spend our Saturday evening. Located on the exact spot where a beacon
formerly guided mariners to the protection of Singapore’s port in the eighteenth
century, the rooftop bar overlooks the Marina Bay waterfront with dreamy views
of the dazzling skyline. It’s an exclusive and much sought after location for
the city’s spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks, but also nightly for the
Marina Bay Light Show. Authentic Southern Italian cuisine features specialties
from Campania, Sardinia and Sicily. Read about what we tried and would recommend here.
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| The Lighthouse Rooftop Bar |
Facilities
A morning (or early evening) run around nearby Marina Bay is
a gorgeous way to start the day. Local tourist maps provide routes for a number
of trails. Gardens by the Bay, part of the F1 route, a jog along the riverside
– all begin steps from The Fullerton Hotel.
a gorgeous way to start the day. Local tourist maps provide routes for a number
of trails. Gardens by the Bay, part of the F1 route, a jog along the riverside
– all begin steps from The Fullerton Hotel.
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| Nearby Park |
During inclement weather however, a well-equipped gym with a
large number of cardio machines, free weights and strength machines had all we
needed. Hubby, loving a good sweat, took full advantage of the sauna and steam
room reporting satisfaction with both.
large number of cardio machines, free weights and strength machines had all we
needed. Hubby, loving a good sweat, took full advantage of the sauna and steam
room reporting satisfaction with both.
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| Gymnasium |
Giant Greek style columns (reminiscent of the Parthenon)
provide a dramatic backdrop for the infinity pool overlooking Singapore city.
Dotted with white umbrellas and stunted tropical palms, it casts a silhouette
of the enduring elegance of the romantic past, contrasting the rapid
development seen in the views beyond.
provide a dramatic backdrop for the infinity pool overlooking Singapore city.
Dotted with white umbrellas and stunted tropical palms, it casts a silhouette
of the enduring elegance of the romantic past, contrasting the rapid
development seen in the views beyond.
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| Infinity Pool |
The Fullerton Hotel
Singapore went above and beyond our expectations and our only regret is that we
didn’t allow a few more nights to appreciate this treasure.
Singapore went above and beyond our expectations and our only regret is that we
didn’t allow a few more nights to appreciate this treasure.
Reasons to visit:
location, location, location!; good club provisions including Champagne
breakfast; a monumental heritage property.
location, location, location!; good club provisions including Champagne
breakfast; a monumental heritage property.
The Fullerton Hotel
Singapore
Singapore
1 Fullerton Square
Singapore 049178
+65 6733 8388
Classy! Elegant splendour. If I'm not mistaken it was their City Hall before, a long time ago.
I miss Singapore so much. 🙂
And also kueh pie tee :))
I must concur with STP, this place is really classy, love the infinity pool too 🙂
love your panoramic photo of the marina bay light show! very vivid and vibrant 😀
A gorgeous hotel.. We wouldn't mind reviewing it either;)
You were in SG? Looks like you had a great time here! Hope I've the chance to do a staycation with Fullerton Hotel too. Love to check out the movable magnifying mirror too!
Staying in a former post office would be so cool! Plus it looks gorgeous..
i enjoyed manja experience during my last staycation http://goo.gl/oXoUlY