I used to think “old money” meant pearls and polite golf claps. Then I checked into The Fullerton Hotel Singapore and realized it actually smells like Diptyque toiletries, looks like a Wes Anderson film, and involves a bellboy who knows exactly where your child’s lost teddy bear is before you even ask.
Let me back up.
This isn’t just a hotel. It’s a former post office and now a National Monument. A place where presidents have stayed, royalty has dined, and now, my daughter has spilled her teething biscuits on the very same historic floors (We’re very sorry).
We checked in because I wanted to see if this grande dame of Singapore luxury could handle a toddler. Follow along if you are a fellow parent wanting to know the same:
Location, Location, Merlion
You literally cross the street to see the Merlion. And then you blink and realize you’re standing on the bridge that connects to Marina Bay Sands. This place could not be better located if it tried.
🦁 Iconic Merlion Park across the road
🌉 Marina Bay Sands is a short walk over the bridge
🍜 Lau Pa Sat—legendary hawker center—just down the road
🎨 National Gallery Singapore is a quick walk away
It’s like the universe decided to drop a palace right in the middle of a walking tour. If it’s your first time in Singapore, this is the spot.
The Rooms: Classic Cool with Skyline Views
You know that crisp, quiet kind of luxury that doesn’t try too hard? That’s The Fullerton. Our room had a direct view of Marina Bay Sands, a plush bed with enough bounce for toddler gymnastics, and toiletries from Diptyque, which I briefly considered hoarding like a hotel toiletry goblin.
👶 Baby cot available on request
🛁 Marble bathroom with deep tub
🪟 Floor-to-ceiling windows with skyline drama
🐻 Teddy bear mascots lurking in hallways (my daughter fell in love)
The pool doesn’t have a dedicated children’s section, but that didn’t stop us from soaking up the sun and the view. There’s also a quirky “stumping ground” for kids to hop around in—and yes, mine did. A lot.
Book with Us, Get All the Perks
We’re a Virtuoso partner, which means you’ll unlock some real magic when you book The Fullerton through us:
🏱 Upgrade at time of booking (up to Esplanade Room, subject to availability)
🍽 Daily buffet breakfast for two
🎟 Complimentary Straits Club access for two
🏱 Fullerton-branded gift
🚗 Complimentary one-way airport transfer for suite bookings
🕒 Early check-in / late check-out (subject to availability)
📶 Complimentary Wi-Fi
The Food: High Tea, High Praise
I’ve had a lot of hotel buffets. Most blur together into a sea of eggs and regret. But The Fullerton? She knows how to plate a story.
🍳 Breakfast Buffet: Local dishes like kaya toast and nasi lemak alongside pancakes and dim sum. No kids’ menu, but plenty of kid-friendly options.
🍰 High Tea at The Courtyard: We visited in July, so the menu was a fun collab with a beloved local food chain for National Day. Savory kueh pie tee next to ondeh-ondeh cakes. I cried into my tea. In a good way. The setting was calm, elegant, and surprisingly toddler-welcoming. The team even offered to bring a small platter of fruits when they saw how quickly my daughter devoured everything that she was allowed to eat.
🍱 Dinner Buffet: Michelin-guide-worthy local cuisine and an insane dessert spread that could bring a grown adult to their knees. I may have hoarded three mini cheesecakes. Respect the hustle. The Fullerton is known across the city for its cakes and pastries—even non-guests come just for dessert.
Club Lounge Access: So Fabulous
The Fullerton was at full occupancy during our stay, and let me tell you—the Straits Club Lounge was our sanctuary. A calm, intimate setting for breakfast, afternoon snacks, and evening cocktails. There were other parents there too, looking equally grateful to be temporarily removed from the buffet line chaos.
☕ Private breakfast spread
🍷 Evening cocktails and canapés
🏱 Fullerton-branded gift on arrival (hello, keepsake!)
Book a club room or suite and you’ll thank yourself. Or book your stay through us and enjoy complimentary access to the club lounge. More on that later.
What It Costs (and When to Go)
Rooms at the Fullerton start around $420 USD/night in low season (April–June) and climb up to $600+ USD/night in high season (December, Chinese New Year, and July–August).
We stayed in July and caught early National Day celebrations—fireworks, festive food collabs, and the patriotic buzz without the crowd crush of August 9 itself.
Final Thoughts
The Fullerton isn’t gimmicky. It doesn’t need a foam pit or cartoon mascots to lure you in. It’s a historic, elegant, perfectly-situated beauty—and if you’re the kind of person who likes your luxury with a side of legacy (and maybe an adult-sized bear), you’ll be right at home.
Would I stay here again with my daughter? Absolutely. Would I recommend it to families visiting Singapore for the first time? Without hesitation.
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