Picolo recommends · Hotel in Singapore, Southeast Asia
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
A neoclassical post office from 1928, turned into a hotel at the exact point where the Singapore River opens into the bay.
Climb the steps between the granite columns and the light changes: the atrium rises through the building, pale and quiet after the heat of the quay. This was where Singapore posted its letters from 1928, and the lobby still keeps traces of that past.
As a national monument, the exterior stays as it was built. Outside, the river curves past Boat Quay and the old bridges, and the towers of the financial district stand right behind you. Bumboats, the small wooden river taxis, tie up along the quay below.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
It gives you a heritage building in the middle of everything without paying Raffles prices. The river walk, the bay and the Civic District museums are all close, and the pool is a fine spot to watch the river traffic.
Not every room comes with a view of the water. Some look into the atrium, which can feel enclosed, so book a river or bay category if the window matters to you.
What you get
- Outdoor pool above the river
- Rooms in a protected 1928 building
- Tall, light atrium lobby
- River and bay on the doorstep
- Restaurants in the building
A day at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
- Morning
- A walk over Cavenagh Bridge before the office crowds arrive.
- Midday
- A swim with the river traffic below.
- Afternoon
- A bumboat trip upriver from the quay.
- Evening
- Dinner along Boat Quay a few minutes away.
Location
Fullerton Square, Downtown, Singapore
Open in MapsQuestions about The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
Was The Fullerton Hotel really a post office?
Yes. The building opened in 1928 as Singapore’s General Post Office and was later converted into a hotel. Today it is protected as a national monument.
Is The Fullerton Hotel close to Marina Bay?
Yes. The bay starts just beyond the hotel, and the Merlion and the waterfront promenade are an easy walk away, ideally early in the morning before the heat.
Does The Fullerton Hotel have a pool?
Yes, an outdoor pool looks over the Singapore River. It is a good place to cool off between museums and walks, and to watch the boats on the water.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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