Hotel Fort Canning
"How did it strike you on arrival?You have to pass through the lush Fort Canning Park to get to the hotel - quite an impressive journey. The hotel is in a black-and-white colonial building, a heritage setting updated with mid-century modern furnishings from the likes of Poltrona Frau. It's luxe but feels intimate and homey at the same time. What’s the crowd like?Couples, couples and more couples. This is probably where a lot of babies get made. Oh, and the occasional family. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.I booked a Studio Suite, which came with a big balcony and an even bigger open bathtub right next to the bed. Talk about suggestive! The tub is set into the floor in a rather crypt-like way, but that certainly adds to the standout factor of the room. We’re craving some deep, restorative sleep. They got us?The mattress was firm, the cotton sheets not as smooth as I would've liked. There's a pillow menu thought for those picky with their pillows. How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies. Any of that find its way into your suitcase?The mini-bar selection was free but not memorable. I stuck to the Nespresso and TWG teas provided. Maybe I'd steal that awkwardly positioned bathtub - if only to put it somewhere else! Outside of the room, the Aperitif Hour is a nice touch — free wine and canapes with the hotel staff circulating to drum up camaderie amongst the guests. Please tell us the bathroom won’t let us down.The bathtub was massive and the centrepiece of the room. Rain shower was good, Ecogenesis brand toiletries were eco-friendly and biodegrable but didn't offer a luxurious experience. We all need some good Wi-Fi. What’s the word on that?Decent speed, and free. Anything stand out about other services and features?Three swimming pools, including one for kids. All are chlorine- and chemical-free, and treated for sanitation with an eco-friendly process using NASA technology. The Salon restaurant features dishes made with herbs and spices from the Spice Garden atop Fort Canning Park. What was most memorable about your stay?The location - in the middle of 18 acres of greenery yet just minutes from busy Orchard Road. Bottom line: worth it?You don't just get a comfortable stay for your money here - you're also supporting a hotel that's big on sustainability and eco practices." - Audrey Phoon
