4 iconic heritage hotels to consider the next time you visit Singapore
Re-visit the opulence of Singapore’s colonial era at these luxury hotels
The summit between United States President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been scheduled for the Capella Singapore hotel in Sentosa on June 12.
Security would have been a major consideration in the choice of venue because Sentosa is an island connected to the mainland by a causeway. While several luxury hotels exist in Sentosa, Capella is probably the best place for guests to experience the island state’s colonial architecture and culture. Singapore boasts a number of iconic heritage hotels that reflect the opulence of its colonial era. Here are four that guests might consider for their next visit:
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
Said to be the first choice of Kim Jong-un, the Fullerton Hotel is a grand neoclassical building near the mouth of Singapore River, featuring Doric columns, coffered ceilings, cornices and Italian marble floors. Built on the site of the Fort Fullerton in 1928, the building was once home to the General Post Office, The Exchange and the Singapore Club. It reopened in 2001 as a 400-room hotel following a major renovation by its new owner.
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