Alright, The Fullerton Singapore is a building which currently The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, a five-star boutique hotel located at the town area of Singapore. However, it is not an ordinary hotel where you could find in other countries- Why?

Personally, I love this hotel among other hotels in Singapore. This boutique hotel provides both a heritage and luxurious experience for the tourists!(:

This building, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore (was known as The Fullerton Singapore), was once the Fort Fullerton which was built in 1829 by the first governor of the Straits Settlement of Singapore, Sir Robert Fullerton. The building was used to defend the settlement against any naval attacks.

Unfortunately, the Fort was demolished in 11 June 1873 as the land occupied was too valuable for military use.

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From the year 1927 to 1928, the construction of The Fullerton Singapore began. And in 1928, The Fullerton Singapore was completed at a cost of $4,098,808!

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It was a London architect, Major PH Keys, who designed the building with the concepts of Greek Classical architecture of The Fullerton Building. Only classical architecture, with the use of columns, decorations and portico could convey the power and splendour of the Empire.

This is perhaps why I like The Fullerton Hotel Singapore. I like the solemn ambience within the hotel and its fresh and contemporary decorations that make one feels one warm and welcome. Comparing to other hotels in Singapore, of course, there are also high-end hotels which provide a luxurious experience where you could really pamper yourself by staying in a world-class design guest room, having breakfast at the restaurant in the hotel which provides good food, having services which makes you feel as if you are the king/queen. However, only The Fullerton Hotel Singapore is able to give you both the authenthic heritage and luxurious experience.

High-tea at the lobby of The Fullerton Hotel(:

My experience at The Fullerton Hotel for High-tea was pretty good. The service providers over there are really professional and bring a smile with them whenever they serve you. It's good though. The pastries were nice. I like their cheesecake, scones, egg-mayo sandwiches and cucumber sandwiches(: Moreover, everything is free-flow! The tea, the cakes, the bread(: A person is about S$35? yeah, its from 2.30pm to 5.30. Can have it a try(:

I'm not promoting The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, but I'm sharing my views with you(: As you can see the structure of the building, it is unique. Other hotels are plainly buildings with glass panels and concrete.

In the early 1900s, The Fullerton Building was the most ambitious and largest structure ever built in Singapore. It symbolised new wealth and power of Singapore(:

The General Post Office returned as the tenants and occupied the two lower floors of The Fullerton Building with postal halls, offices and sorting rooms. Whereas, The Singapore Club rented premises on the upper floors of the building to provide for their members' need and comfort.Interestingly, the last days before Britain's surrender to Japan in 1942, the building was used as a hospital with operation rooms for wounded British soldiers.

Towards the 20th century, The Fullerton underwent another transformation and was reborn as The Fullerton Hotel Singapore! As the Fullerton was a historical landmark, it was placed under conservation. However, the interior was being renovated and it became a 400-room luxury hotel.That's why The Fullerton Hotel Singapore is the only hotel which brings out the old luxury feel together!

The lobby of The Fullerton Hotel Singapore(:

Hence, if you are visiting Singapore, don't forget to visit this historical place.

Getting there: MRT (Raffles Place Station)

For more information about fullerton hotel, visit the website of The Fullerton Hotel Singapore: www.fullertonhotel.com