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The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

Singapore, Singapore

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Singapore's Fullerton is, like Singapore itself, one-of-a-kind, at once a historical curiosity and a modern marvel. The iconic building, designed in the style of such classical Greek structures as the Parthenon, was a colonial landmark, indeed the last refuge of the colonial Governor at the dawn of Singapore's independence.

Though the exterior has been exquisitely preserved, there is nothing colonial within the walls of the present-day Fullerton. The interiors are uniquely clean, bold, and contemporary, full of classical references, yet indulging in none of the ornamentation or retro flourishes that would so quickly turn this hotel into a tacky colonial museum. In fact it is a fine line that the Fullerton walks, in terms of décor, service, atmosphere - how to convey an extravagant, palatial luxury hotel experience without descending into parody or worse, kitsch.

This is not a tourist attraction, after all. Again, much like Singapore itself, the Fullerton is absolutely dedicated to business. Obsequious valets fanning the patrons with palm fronds would only get in the way. Discreet (though no less extraordinary) service is the order of the day. Staffers have a way of materializing seemingly out of thin air when needed, then melting back into the scenery when privacy is called for. Newspapers (or parcels, or polished shoes) are delivered through a compartment in the guest room's wardrobe closet, for the utmost in unobtrusive service.

Rooms either face the sunny central atrium (doubling as courtyard entry) or, from private verandas, overlook the skyline, the harbour, or the river promenade. All are spacious, clean, and modern, and come equipped with broadband internet access, in addition to all the other standard five-star amenities (including the Philippe Starck bathroom fixtures, essential to any self-respecting contemporary hotel).

The Fullerton boasts of one truly unique restaurant, 120 feet above street level. The building once pulled double duty as post office and lighthouse, and now the retired lighthouse offers its harbour-spanning view to dining patrons. Town, Jade, and the Courtyard offer less dramatic vistas but no less impressive cuisine, and the Post Bar, retaining some of the architecture of the original post office, is the hip hotel bar, serving crustaceans and cocktails to the Singaporean elite.

All of this comes at a price substantially lower than expected. Such fine service in such a remarkable environment could easily cost two to three times as much in any other city. And it would probably be worth it - but the Fullerton's price makes it a phenomenal value, on top of all its other strengths. Definitely a hotel with character, and one to unabashedly recommend.

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The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

1 Fullerton Square

Singapore, Singapore

400 Rooms

Style: Modern Design

Atmosphere: Lively

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Reviews

There are 9 review(s) for actual stays at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore. View all 9 reviews.

sbanerjee389816

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By sbanerjee389816 based in London

Stayed March 2009

Overall rating: Excellent

I Liked

fantastic service

I Disliked

really quite costly

6 user(s) found this review helpful

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ashimoni

Mrs Annette Shimoni

By ashimoni based in Tel Aviv

Stayed December 2008

Overall rating: Excellent

I Liked

The atmosphere, rooms, public spaces and staff are all excellent and make for a very pleasant stay.

I Disliked

On my visit in Dec. I also had 2 grandchildren with me and there are really no facilities for kids.

247 user(s) found this review helpful

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Katherine

Fullerton Hotel

By Katherine based in Brighton

Stayed June 2008

Overall rating: Excellent

I Liked

Great location, food good, the rooms were good the more you paid. Our kids upgraded to second from basic and they were still a little tight. We upgraded too to executive room and this was well worth it. Good pool area

I Disliked

Spa could have been a little more plush, although treatmants good. Rooms quite small on lower grade.

798 user(s) found this review helpful

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lo'connor541487

Loved this hotel

By lo'connor541487 based in St Albans

Stayed June 2008

Overall rating: Excellent

I Liked

Great location, fantastic pool, excellent service

I Disliked

No bar, separate male / female sauna so not great for honeymoon

835 user(s) found this review helpful

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gkanapathy247272

Very pretty building, nice place, so-so service

By gkanapathy247272 based in San Francisco

Stayed May 2008

Overall rating: Good

I Liked

The hotel building is spectacular, both inside and out. The rooms are very nice. The pool has a great view.

I Disliked

The service wasn't terrible, but it wasn't as attentive or thoughtful as other three hotels in Asia that I visited on my two-week trip. (For example, also in Singapore, the service at the Intercontinental blows the Fullerton away.) Mostly they need to teach their staff to be a bit more proactive rather than reactive. The location downtown may be good for business trips, but it's pretty much a ghost town on the weekends. Then again, maybe my expectations of Singapore's liveliness are unreasonable, but I compare it to other major SE Asian cities (HK, KL, BK) and it lacked vitality.

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Amenities

  • 24 Hr Room Service
  • Air conditioning
  • Babysitting
  • Bar
  • Bathtub
  • Beauty salon
  • Business Center
  • Business center
  • Cable TV
  • Catering
  • Coffee Shop
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Concierge
  • Conference facility
  • Currency Exchange
  • Doctor On Call
  • Express check-in/out
  • Gym
  • Hairdryer
  • Handicap Facilities
  • Handicap facilities
  • International Direct Dial
  • Internet
  • Iron w/board
  • Kids friendly
  • King Bed
  • Laundry/dry cleaning available
  • Lounge
  • Minibar
  • Modem Jack
  • Multi-lingual staff
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Pay Per View Movies
  • Pool
  • Porters
  • Restaurant
  • Safe
  • Security
  • Shoe shine
  • Spa
  • Tea/Coffee making facilities
  • Telephones with Data Jacks and Voicemail
  • Wake-up service

TabletKids Features:

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore has provided the following information on services and amenities for kids:

Kids Restrictions
  • Guests over the age of 21 are considered adults
Kids Rooms
  • Some rooms accommodate 3 or more.
  • The "Esplanade" room sleeps up to 2 adults 2 kids below 12, or 3 adults guests.
  • For crib/cot, must book "Courtyard" room or larger.
  • For 2 adults + rollaway bed, must book "Courtyard" or larger.
  • For 2 adults + 2 kids beyond crib age, must book "Esplanade" room or larger.
  • Connecting rooms available. Must be confirmed upon check-in.
Kids Costs
  • Cribs available
  • Extra cost for cribs/cots: None
  • Roll-away beds available
  • Extra cost for roll-away beds: SG$50
  • No additional charges for kids beyond crib/roll-away
Kids Services
  • Pool available that allows kids: Yes
  • Babysitting services: Available, provided by screened hotel personnel. The cost is SG$20 for first two hours, subsequent hour at $10 nett. A maximum of two children. A transfortation fee applies at $20 nett if after 11pm. If more 5 hours, meals are to be provided for the babysitter. per hour.
  • Daycare services provided: No
  • Kid-friendly restaurant: Yes, with high chairs and a kids menu
  • Room service offers kids food: Yes

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Rating & Reviews

Average feedback score from 21 people who have actually stayed at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore.

Rooms

19.0

Service

19.5

Public Spaces

19.0

Overall

18.5

Kids Services:

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Spa Services:

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sbanerjee389816

By sbanerjee389816

Based In London

Stayed March 2009

Overall rating: Excellent

"fantastic service ..." more

ashimoni

By ashimoni

Based In Tel Aviv

Stayed December 2008

Overall rating: Excellent

"The atmosphere, rooms, public spaces and staff are all excellent and make for a very ..." more

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