The Fullerton Building is a grand neoclassical landmark built in 1928. Gazetted in December 2015 as a National Monument, it was once home to Singapore’s General Post Office, the Exchange Room and Exchange Reference Library, and the prestigious Singapore Club. For nearly a century, it played a pivotal role in Singapore’s rich history. Today, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore has been transformed into a 399-room heritage hotel in Singapore. The Fullerton Hotel Singapore is designed to provide both business and leisure travellers with a sanctuary of serenity and comfort in which to retreat and rejuvenate. Located in the heart of the financial and arts districts, the hotel blends rich heritage with contemporary style and personalised service to offer guests a world-class accommodation experience.
Epicureans can enjoy exquisite Chinese cuisine at Jade restaurant or a traditional afternoon tea in the sunlit atrium of The Courtyard. On Fridays and Saturdays, Town Restaurant serves a free-flowing dinner feast of international and hawker dishes, and on Sunday, a resplendent Brunch. Aside from the dining selections, guests can pamper themselves with treatments at The Fullerton Spa. The Fullerton's online shop (shop.fullertonhotels.com) features well-loved local dishes, Jade’s Chinese signature dishes, French specialties from La Brasserie, gourmet packages for celebrations and gifting, e-vouchers and more, available for delivery or self-collection.
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The Fullerton Hotel came into being in 1928, and it boasts of having hosted some of the most prestigious occupants- The Singapore Club, The Chamber of Commerce, The Economic Development Board, The Ministry of Finance, The General Post Office, and The Japanese Army during World War II.
Its exquisite design of Doric columns and Palladian architecture is one of a kind, which is reminiscent of the original concepts of the Venetian architect, Andrea Palladio to anyone with an intrigue for Renaissance European architecture.
To call The Fullerton Hotel luxurious would be a hell of an understatement! Located on the edge of the Singapore River, it has a colossal catalogue of 400 rooms with a towering atrium which makes for most of the layout of the hotel.
The rooms are well equipped with the most modern technology which serves extremely well to tourists.
Moreover, people have the option of choosing between two views: the magnificent view of the city or the humongous 25-meter infinity pool on the rooftop.
It is in the vicinity of some of the finest arts and entertainment areas in the city like The Marina Bay, The National Gallery, and The Asian Civilisation Museum.
On arrival, I am served an eco-friendly carton of Alkaline Water to ensure I am sufficiently hydrated pre-treatment. My therapist then discusses the type of massage I want (I chose Intensive Muscle Release) and explains the different types of oils on offer. The oil I selected was an exotic combination of rosemary (easing pain and tension), lavender (relaxation), ginger (anti-inflammatory) and pepper (toxin reducing) – not a combination I had come across before but it sounded incredible and I was eager to try it.
Not passing a single soul, we move down to the therapy room and I get changed for the treatment. The treatment begins with the all-important and indulgent foot cleanse, the warm soothing water inducing immediate relaxation, allowing my mind to unwind. I then move onto the welcoming massage table, firm but comfortable and adorned with thick, luxurious towels. It has the added special touch of being heated (a must for me as I am too often cold in treatment rooms) and it’s not long before I am in state of pure bliss.
My therapist, who has been working there for six years, adeptly and expertly works her way around my body using Swedish and cross muscle fibre techniques, along with stretching and draining that effectively removes any pain and tension. It is not often I fall asleep during a deep tissue massage, but somehow I find myself dozing off – the combination of techniques, oils and pressure, along with the calming ambience is providing the ultimate relaxation experience.
When the treatment comes to an end, I feel restored, regenerated and deeply relaxed. I indulge a little further by using the sauna and steam room facilities to finish this luxurious, pampering afternoon. An all-important opportunity to get some “me time” away from the stresses of family, work and life in general.
A final point to note, I found the treatments here extremely well-priced given the quality on offer, with 60 minute treatments under $200 and many express treatments under $100, it is definitely 5 star spa luxury at an appealing price point.
In its early years, The Fullerton Building housed many occupants such as the General Post Office, the Chamber of Commerce, The Singapore Club, the Economic Development Board and Ministry of Finance, making it the centre of Singapore’s commercial, social and official life.
Join the team at Town Restaurant through until Sunday14 July 2019 for a Thai Fiesta as Thai guest chef Premrudee Jittivutikarn and her crew cook up a storm.
Enjoy all-time favourites such as Tom Yam Kung and Spicy Seafood Salad with Lemongrass alongside harder to find gems like Crab with Yellow Curry and Egg Sauce, and Rock lobster with Tamarind Sauce.
Desserts feature a hit parade including Pumpkin and Coconut Custard, Chonburi-style Mango Sticky Rice and Pandan-Scented Water Chestnut with Coconut Milk and Jackfruit.
Sunday to Thursday
S$59* per adult and S$30* per child^
Friday and Saturday
S$85* per adult and S$43* per child^
* Prices are subject to 10% service charge and prevailing government taxes.
^ Children from 6 to 11 years old
Town Restaurant The Fullerton Hotel Singapore For reservations email: [email protected]
