R and R site Fullerton Hotel Singapore

R and R site Fullerton Hotel Singapore

Are you out on a trip to Singapore for some business or just wanting to see some great sites in the country and have some rest and recreation but haven’t found a nice place to stay? One of the affable hotels in Singapore is the Fullerton Hotel which is located at the heart of Singapore’s Central Business District. With 400 rooms to choose from, this hotel is one great accommodation to stay.

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore is a five-star luxury hotel that had undergone transformations and transcended different functions. The Fullerton Building was named after Robert Fullerton, the first Governor
of the Straits Settlements. The lower two floors of the building was used as a General Post Office. The exclusive Singapore Club rented premises on the upper floors of the building for their members’ need and comfort. During the World War II, the building was used as a hospital, with makeshift operation rooms for wounded British soldiers. From 1970 to 1995, the Inland Revenue of Singapore used the building as its headquarters. In 1997, Sino Land, acquired the Fullerton Building from the Urban Redevelopment Authority, thus, the official opening of the luxurious Fullerton Hotel Singapore on January 1, 2001.

What makes this hotel so special, aside from the fact that this building is significantly historical, it is strategically located at the mouth of the bustling Singapore River, surrounded with Marina Bay shops, cultural centers of Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, Theatres o the Bay, Boat Quay (Singapore’s most popular dining and entertainment belts) and the Asian and Civilizations Museum and Esplanade. Banking institutions are also a walking distance as well as the Mass Rapid Transit, which is just a two-minute walk from the hotel. The address of Fullerton remains to be the most prestigious address in Singapore.

The Fullerton Experience

Fullerton Hotel is a 19-floor, 400-room, five-star luxury hotel located conveniently in the business and cultural arts center of Singapore. With that in mind, you can be assured of a great quality service with a world-class accommodation and facilities of this hotel.

Generally, the rooms are created with luxurious details. Embellished with vanilla coloured walls and neatly done cover sheets, the rooms are created with style and a blending of contemporary and style. The bathrooms are accessorized with customized bath amenities. The rooms are well-appointed with scenic views either overlooking the sunlit atrium courtyard or balconies that give you a panoramic view of the city skyline, Singapore River or Marina Bay. The rooms are all equipped with LCD TV, broadband internet access, in-safe room services, bath with separate showers and express check-out.

The rooms are uniquely designed in accordance with its type:

·         Post Master Rooms are 387-square foot rooms that offer you scenic views of the river promenade, city skyline or sea.

·         Courtyard Rooms’ ambiance is of elegance and contemporary which give you great scenery of the sunlit atrium lobby.

·         Quay Rooms are frequented because of its exquisite view of the picturesque Marina Bay or the Singapore River.

·         Depictions of the historical part of the hotel are seen in the historic architectural cornices and motifs of the Heritage Rooms.

·         The Esplanade Rooms are located on top of the floor of the hotel and are luxuriously spacious with a panoramic view of the Singapore River or Marina Bay.

The suites are equally presentable and luxurious as its rooms:

·         The 1,001-square foot Palladian Suite has an adjoining living room with perfect views of the riverside or sea.

·         If you are out for business, The Loft Suites could be just right for you. Loft Suites are distinctly created with two-story duplex where the lower area is your living room and a spiral steps lead you to your own bedroom. The balcony of this suite offers a view of the waterfront.

·         Located at the top level of the hotel with large outdoor terraces, the Fullerton Suites give you a panoramic sight of the riverside. The suites are favoured by many honeymooners.

·         The Governor Suite is 1,776-square foot of luxe furnishings and amenities. It has a living room which opens to a magnificent veranda with 20-foot Doric columns overlooking the historic Anderson Bridge and Esplanade Park.

·         Presidential Suite used to be the card room of the elite Singapore Club. It measures to about 2,169 square feet and furnished with a baby grand piano and a private elevator for discreet access. It has its own living room which extends to a spectacular glass-enclosed veranda.

The hotel is not only known because of its high-class amenities, it is also frequented because of its amenities and facilities.

·         Take a dip at their 25-metre outdoor infinity pool overlooking the majestic Singapore River with Doric Columns as its backdrop. Its location makes it one of the most charming and everlasting pools in Singapore.

·         Never forget to keep up with a healthy lifestyle even if you’re out in a tour or business trip. The hotel has its own fitness facilities located on the mezzanine level of the hotel.

·         Fullerton Hotel provides you the relaxation you need after a day’s event. They have Spa Services which you may opt to have it in the comforts of your own room.

·         The Fullerton Shop located at the hotel’s lobby level. It features an array of Fullerton merchandise.

·         Never miss the chance to eat their sumptuous cake and pastries creations, with their popular creation as the Fullerton Kueh Lapis, which is their signature of the hotel since 2001.

·         Their Financial Centre is located at the lobby of the hotel. It is equipped with a full suite of business and secretarial services.

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