Hotel
Raffles Singapore
Singapore's grand colonial hotel, opened in 1887 by the Sarkies brothers, now an all-suite property with butler service and the birthplace of the Singapore Sling.
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
Five-star hotel in the 1928 former General Post Office at the mouth of the Singapore River, a national monument with 400 rooms and suites.
At a glance
- Type
- Heritage luxury hotel
- Area
- Marina Bay, Singapore
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Hotel class
- 5-star
- Official site
- fullertonhotels.com
Good to know
- Heritage building
- Straits Club
- Riverside location
Why we recommend it
The Fullerton Hotel occupies the grand neoclassical building completed in 1928 as Singapore's General Post Office, at the mouth of the Singapore River. The building also housed government offices and the exclusive Singapore Club over the years, and it opened as a hotel in 2001. In 2015 it was declared a national monument, and its colonnaded facade facing the water is one of the city's most photographed.
There are 400 rooms and suites. Courtyard rooms face inwards on to the soaring, sky-lit atrium at the centre of the building, while Quay rooms look over the Singapore River and Boat Quay and Marina Bay view rooms face the bay and Marina Bay Sands. Choose a river- or bay-facing room if views matter, as courtyard rooms look inward. Interiors are classic and comfortable, with heritage touches, and the outdoor infinity pool looks across the river. The Straits Club, a lounge for guests on higher room categories, adds breakfast, afternoon refreshments and evening drinks, and is worth considering for longer stays.
The hotel's restaurants and lounges are a draw in their own right. Afternoon tea in the atrium is a popular local treat, and the building's heritage galleries and guided tours explain its history as a post office. The sister Fullerton Bay Hotel sits on the waterfront a short walk away, with its own restaurants and rooftop bar.
The Fullerton suits couples, families and business travellers who want a heritage setting with the comforts of a five-star hotel. Rates are high but generally below those of Raffles and Marina Bay Sands. Book early for the Formula 1 weekend, when the hotel lies close to the circuit, and for festive periods. Booking directly with the hotel makes it easier to request a particular view or room location.
The position is hard to beat. Merlion Park, the Asian Civilisations Museum, Boat Quay and the Esplanade are all a few minutes' walk away, and Raffles Place MRT station is close by. The riverside promenade leads to Clarke Quay in one direction and round Marina Bay in the other, so much of central Singapore can be explored on foot. Changi Airport is about 20 to 30 minutes by taxi.
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore FAQs
What was the building originally?
It was built as the General Post Office and completed in 1928.
How many rooms does it have?
The hotel has 400 rooms and suites.
Which rooms have views?
Quay rooms overlook the Singapore River and Marina Bay view rooms face the bay; Courtyard rooms look into the atrium.
Is there a pool?
Yes, an outdoor infinity pool overlooking the river.
What is the Straits Club?
A club lounge for guests in higher room categories, with breakfast and evening refreshments.
Which MRT station is nearest?
Raffles Place MRT station, a few minutes' walk away.
How do I contact the hotel?
Call +65 6733 8388 or email [email protected].
What is nearby?
Merlion Park, the Asian Civilisations Museum, Boat Quay and the Esplanade.