Hotel Fort Canning

Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay


What was once British military headquarters is now a luxury hideaway surrounded by Fort Canning Park. While we love the mineral-water-filled swimming pools, exceptional gym and complimentary evening aperitifs and canapés, the rooms are the star attraction. These gorgeous retreats are graced with high ceilings, parquetry flooring, soothing botanical colours, Nespresso coffee machine and Jim Thompson silk bedhead.

Original French windows and see-through glass separate room and bathroom, the latter a white-marble wonder with soaking tub and a large window looking out over the park or city. Check the website for special offers.


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