The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

Singapore, Singapore. Located at the mouth of the Singapore River, facing Marina Bay, between the Civic District and the business district.

The Fullerton Hotel SingaporeSingapore, Singapore

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Address: The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
1 Fullerton Square
Singapore 049178
Singapore
Telephone: +65 6733 8388
Official website: www.fullertonhotels.com
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400 rooms and suites, from Courtyard and Quay rooms to the Presidential Suite, designed by Hirsch Bedner Associates.
A bar, a restaurant and the lobby occupy the former post office gallery; the old lighthouse houses a food and beverage outlet, and The Straits Club serves club guests.
The Fullerton Spa, a gym and a pool; a lounge keeps Singapore’s only barrel-vaulted coffered ceiling.
Located at the mouth of the Singapore River, facing Marina Bay, between the Civic District and the business district.

11 dates, written by Grand Hotels of the World from the sources below.

1829
Fort Fullerton is built on the site to defend the settlement against attacks from the sea.
1873
The fort is demolished; the first General Post Office follows in 1874.
February 1924
Construction starts on the Fullerton Building, designed by Major P.H. Keys of Keys & Dowdeswell after a design competition.
27 June 1928
Governor Sir Hugh Clifford opens the granite building, home to the General Post Office, The Exchange and the Singapore Club.
1942
Used as a hospital, the building sees the surrender of Singapore discussed, then becomes the Japanese military administration headquarters.
1965
Fullerton Square hosts a rally in support of Singapore’s independence.
March 1996
The General Post Office leaves the building after nearly seventy years.
1997
The building is listed for conservation and acquired by Sino Land, a sister company of Far East Organization.
1998 – 2000
Architects 61 and DP Consultants convert it into a 400-room luxury hotel; works end on 8 December 2000.
1 January 2001
Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong officially opens The Fullerton Hotel Singapore.
2015
The Fullerton Building is designated a national monument of Singapore.