~ Great Hotels part 1 ~ The FULLERTON Hotel ~

RafflesCity · January 13th, 2003, 09:30 AM

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

The Fullerton Building, originally built in 1928. Begins a new Chapter in its 72-years history, with its restoration into Singapore's Landmark Hotel, The Fullerton Singapore. The historic significance and unique architecture make the building eminently suited for a grand hotel. Designed by the Shanghai-based firm of Keys & Dowdeswell, this historic landmark enjoys a strategic location at the mouth of the bustling Singapore River, making it the focal point of commercial activities during its heyday.
The Fullerton Singapore's prime location in the heart of the Civic District, is in tandem with its rich history. Lying at the forefront of Raffles Place, Singapore's financial and business district, it enjoys close proximity to the cultural centres of Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, The Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, as well as art museums in the vicinity.

In the olden days when people travelled by sea, the Fullerton Building was a familiar landmark for visitors arriving into Singapore.

***TYW*** · January 13th, 2003, 03:47 PM

oh my god!!!

is it still under ranovation??

***szehoong*** · January 13th, 2003, 06:49 PM

It is opened since Oct I think......

I would like to staty there sometime....and Raffles Hotel too!

......if I had the money.......

renell · January 13th, 2003, 07:01 PM

lots of classic hotels in singapore. getting confused with Raffles and this. not to mention that old post office, or is that Raffles hotel?

Cliff · January 14th, 2003, 01:39 PM

The ballroom is very nice! Underground!

kiku99 · January 14th, 2003, 05:28 PM

very nice hotel. must be extremely expensive though.
It looks like Roman style bldg. pretty cool. right in the financial district..hmm..that's good for business people.

***szehoong*** · January 14th, 2003, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by renell

lots of classic hotels in singapore. getting confused with Raffles and this. not to mention that old post office, or is that Raffles hotel?

The Fullerton is the old Singapore post office

The Raffles Hotel building has always been a hotel......

renell · January 15th, 2003, 08:08 AM

ok, thanks. thats clears things up

SUNNI · January 15th, 2003, 10:14 AM

WOW

thats one huge hotel, its so NICE! (i dont know any other words better than 'nice

)

RafflesCity · January 15th, 2003, 11:30 PM

Fullerton Hotel - built 1928 - post office initially, converted to hotel in late 2000 approx. location by the river.

Raffles Hotel - built 1887. The singapore sling cocktail was first created here.

both hotels are located about 10 min walk apart.

szehoong> did u go to the Fullerton Hotel since it opened?

renell> heres a pic of Raffles Hotel

heirloom · January 16th, 2003, 02:07 PM

it's got an infinity pool..... and i'd like to know what exactly is an infinity pool??

btw szehoong it's cheaper to stay at fullerton than at raffles... and my teacher had her wedding at the underground ballroom!!! goodness... and cos she was teh teacher in charge for teh string ensem, she had a string ensemble at her wedding!! so grand1!! argh.

***szehoong*** · January 16th, 2003, 09:03 PM

Yeah......but I think it still cost quite a bit to stay there. I went to the website and saw the rooms.....it was luxurious! But of course Raffles which is a boutique hotel is much more expensive

Raffles City > I wish I had! Anyway the last time I went down to Singapore is in Feb 2001......I would love to be there again but I had no one to host me there.....hehehe.......I would have to booked well in advance for RCI resorts then

BTW do they allow any photography in the hotel lobby?

***szehoong*** · January 16th, 2003, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heirloom

it's got an infinity pool..... and i'd like to know what exactly is an infinity pool??

btw szehoong it's cheaper to stay at fullerton than at raffles... and my teacher had her wedding at the underground ballroom!!! goodness... and cos she was teh teacher in charge for teh string ensem, she had a string ensemble at her wedding!! so grand1!! argh.

Your teacher is so lucky! ANyway is the underground ballroom used to be the gentlemen's club for a club (forgot its name) which previously occupy the building?

RafflesCity · January 17th, 2003, 10:28 AM

szehoong> I dont see why u cant photograph the lobby. Perhaps you should ask them. I recommend the riverside coffeehouse. Its not as expensive as I thought it was

heirloom> i think its just some kinda brand name perhaps? Maybe a pool with wave functions etc. Best is to call them and ask.

heirloom · January 17th, 2003, 06:38 PM

ohoh i've got a pic of me and two of my best friends at the lobby of the fulllerton!! but i think i look really ugly in dat pic... we were hrmmm accompnaying my friend in her chase for some guys across the hotel or something... then we stopped to take a pic.. haha spastic..

Pablo · January 18th, 2003, 06:49 AM

wow great hotel. Penang E&O Hotel not bad

Blabbyboy · January 21st, 2003, 03:33 AM

Fullerton is one of my favourite old buildings in Singapore! Can't believe it was built as RECENTLY as 1928...ie it's not that old! Brilliant!

RafflesCity · January 23rd, 2003, 01:05 AM

Not that old? I suppose. I mean Queen Elizabeth II is 2 years older although the Empire State Building is 5 years younger

All lighted up for Christmas. Dec 02

A pic I took recently

kiku99 · August 28th, 2003, 06:33 PM

I know that Raffles hotel is better. but I actually like the design of this Fullerton hotel better. It looks amazing especially at night.

***szehoong*** · August 29th, 2003, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by kiku99

I know that Raffles hotel is better. but I actually like the design of this Fullerton hotel better. It looks amazing especially at night.

The interior of The Fullerton is marvelous! It is one of our (Huaiwei, RafflesCity and myself) 'resting' place during our walk around the CBD.

January 13th, 2003, 09:30 AM	#1
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 2	The Fullerton Hotel The Fullerton Hotel Singapore The Fullerton Building, originally built in 1928. Begins a new Chapter in its 72-years history, with its restoration into Singapore's Landmark Hotel, The Fullerton Singapore. The historic significance and unique architecture make the building eminently suited for a grand hotel. Designed by the Shanghai-based firm of Keys & Dowdeswell, this historic landmark enjoys a strategic location at the mouth of the bustling Singapore River, making it the focal point of commercial activities during its heyday. The Fullerton Singapore's prime location in the heart of the Civic District, is in tandem with its rich history. Lying at the forefront of Raffles Place, Singapore's financial and business district, it enjoys close proximity to the cultural centres of Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, The Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, as well as art museums in the vicinity. In the olden days when people travelled by sea, the Fullerton Building was a familiar landmark for visitors arriving into Singapore.

January 13th, 2003, 03:47 PM	#2
*TYW* Penang Skyscrapers Hunter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: George Town Posts: 9,276 Likes (Received): 1	oh my god!!! is it still under ranovation?? __________________ THE CITY OF GEORGE TOWN, PENANG - 55 YEARS (1ST JANUARY 1957) "the said Municipality of George Town shall on the First Day of January in the Year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifty seven and forever thereafter be a city and shall be called and styled the CITY OF GEORGE TOWN instead of the Municipality of George Town and shall thenceforth have all such rank, liberties, privileges and immunities as are incident to a city." - Queen Elizabeth II

January 13th, 2003, 07:01 PM	#4
renell Here Since 2002 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney/Metro Manila Posts: 6,715 Likes (Received): 2	lots of classic hotels in singapore. getting confused with Raffles and this. not to mention that old post office, or is that Raffles hotel? __________________ dafuq I've been here ten years?!

January 14th, 2003, 01:39 PM	#5
Cliff Tan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 4,282 Likes (Received): 1	The ballroom is very nice! Underground! __________________ www.clifftan.com cliffsuss.blogspot.com

January 14th, 2003, 05:28 PM	#6
kiku99 ไทย Amazing Thailand 泰国 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bangkok Posts: 3,357 Likes (Received): 4	very nice hotel. must be extremely expensive though. It looks like Roman style bldg. pretty cool. right in the financial district..hmm..that's good for business people. __________________ 'BANGKOK-THAILAND' --> Los Angeles --> Melbourne, Australia! --> & now back to amazing Bangkok, Thailand again Bangkok Skyline Links Thai forum \| Bangkok Skyscrapers Info \| Amazing Thailand \| Bangkok City

January 13th, 2003, 06:49 PM	#3
*szehoong* MALAYSIAKU GEMILANG Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 8,809 Likes (Received): 118	It is opened since Oct I think...... I would like to staty there sometime....and Raffles Hotel too! ......if I had the money.......

January 15th, 2003, 08:08 AM	#8
renell Here Since 2002 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney/Metro Manila Posts: 6,715 Likes (Received): 2	ok, thanks. thats clears things up __________________ dafuq I've been here ten years?!

January 15th, 2003, 10:14 AM	#9
SUNNI architect by day Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 3,059 Likes (Received): 0	WOW thats one huge hotel, its so NICE! (i dont know any other words better than 'nice ) __________________ kr.au

January 15th, 2003, 11:30 PM	#10
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 2	Fullerton Hotel - built 1928 - post office initially, converted to hotel in late 2000 approx. location by the river. Raffles Hotel - built 1887. The singapore sling cocktail was first created here. both hotels are located about 10 min walk apart. szehoong> did u go to the Fullerton Hotel since it opened? renell> heres a pic of Raffles Hotel

January 16th, 2003, 02:07 PM	#11
heirloom Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6,158 Likes (Received): 0	it's got an infinity pool..... and i'd like to know what exactly is an infinity pool?? btw szehoong it's cheaper to stay at fullerton than at raffles... and my teacher had her wedding at the underground ballroom!!! goodness... and cos she was teh teacher in charge for teh string ensem, she had a string ensemble at her wedding!! so grand1!! argh.

January 16th, 2003, 09:03 PM	#12
*szehoong* MALAYSIAKU GEMILANG Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 8,809 Likes (Received): 118	Yeah......but I think it still cost quite a bit to stay there. I went to the website and saw the rooms.....it was luxurious! But of course Raffles which is a boutique hotel is much more expensive Raffles City > I wish I had! Anyway the last time I went down to Singapore is in Feb 2001......I would love to be there again but I had no one to host me there.....hehehe.......I would have to booked well in advance for RCI resorts then BTW do they allow any photography in the hotel lobby?

January 17th, 2003, 10:28 AM	#14
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 2	szehoong> I dont see why u cant photograph the lobby. Perhaps you should ask them. I recommend the riverside coffeehouse. Its not as expensive as I thought it was heirloom> i think its just some kinda brand name perhaps? Maybe a pool with wave functions etc. Best is to call them and ask.

January 17th, 2003, 06:38 PM	#15
heirloom Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6,158 Likes (Received): 0	ohoh i've got a pic of me and two of my best friends at the lobby of the fulllerton!! but i think i look really ugly in dat pic... we were hrmmm accompnaying my friend in her chase for some guys across the hotel or something... then we stopped to take a pic.. haha spastic..

January 18th, 2003, 06:49 AM	#16
Pablo Jian Fa Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: George Town, JB Posts: 3,310 Likes (Received): 0	wow great hotel. Penang E&O Hotel not bad __________________ Malaysia Truly ASIA

January 21st, 2003, 03:33 AM	#17
Blabbyboy Melbourne Zealot Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,356 Likes (Received): 0	Fullerton is one of my favourite old buildings in Singapore! Can't believe it was built as RECENTLY as 1928...ie it's not that old! Brilliant!

January 23rd, 2003, 01:05 AM	#18
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 2	Not that old? I suppose. I mean Queen Elizabeth II is 2 years older although the Empire State Building is 5 years younger All lighted up for Christmas. Dec 02 A pic I took recently

August 28th, 2003, 06:33 PM	#19
kiku99 ไทย Amazing Thailand 泰国 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bangkok Posts: 3,357 Likes (Received): 4	I know that Raffles hotel is better. but I actually like the design of this Fullerton hotel better. It looks amazing especially at night. __________________ 'BANGKOK-THAILAND' --> Los Angeles --> Melbourne, Australia! --> & now back to amazing Bangkok, Thailand again Bangkok Skyline Links Thai forum \| Bangkok Skyscrapers Info \| Amazing Thailand \| Bangkok City

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