Hotel Fort Canning

Hotel · Fort Canning

Hotel Fort Canning

Hotel · Fort Canning

11 Canning Walk, Singapore 178881

Highlights

Refined rooms in a high-end hotel with fine dining & a cocktail bar, plus 2 outdoor pools & a spa. In a restored military building on the grounds of Fort Canning Park, this elegant hotel is a 7-minute walk from the National Museum of Singapore and 5 km from the Sentosa Island entertainment district. Contemporary rooms feature premium bathrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and free-standing tubs. All come with Nespresso machines, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms and suites add private gardens, or balconies with park and city views. Parking is free. Amenities include a chic restaurant offering open-air dining, as well as a cocktail bar and afternoon tea service. There's also a spa and a gym, plus 2 outdoor mineral water pools.

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@cntraveler

"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

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@cntraveler

"You have to pass through the 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. A Studio Suite came with a big balcony and an even bigger open bathtub right next to the bed. (Talk about suggestive!) 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

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@michelinguide

"The popular char-grilled skewered meat dish of satay is re-imagined in turkey form at Hotel Fort Canning’s new Christmas offerings this year. The Satay Turkey ($138) is marinated overnight with an aromatic blend of spices that are also used in the seasoning of satay. They include lemongrass, turmeric, galangal, cumin and coriander powder. The marinade is beautifully infused into the turkey, which perks the meat up with just the right amount of heat and spices. Satay’s trusty companions — ketupat (rice cakes) and a house-made ground peanut dip — are served with the Satay Turkey." - Michelin Guide Digital-Singapore

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Sharon B

Google

The hotel setting is lovely by the park & within walking distance to the MRT & Orchard Rd. The reason for our 3* was the breakfast, staff were polite but sooo slow. By the time they came around to see if we would like eggs we had almost finished our breakfast & it wasn’t even busy. We were constantly asking them to replenish the t-bags, milk & toast etc. |We ordered a pot of tea at the bar after a long day out & about which we paid for with cash only to find on our departure they had charged the order to our room but luckily we had kept our receipt. We feel the staff would benefit from some professional training.

Ong C

Google

Its an amazing Stay with HFC, My wife loves it and so did i. Appreciate the staff for decorating the garden, its really amazing and breath taking, they were right with the amazing view at night. Would definitely return again! We had a wonderful time even though its just 1 night. definitely not enough though

Red r

Google

It was our first visit to the HFC, we stayed in a premium room overlooking the greenery. The check in process was smooth and quick. I wanted to thank Murili,I hope I spelled it right! He helped us and took care of us during our stay. ||The restaurant breakfast was just good nothing great, wish it had more variety and value to the amount we paid. ||We enjoyed the stay and will come back again!!

Ange

Google

Rooms were nice and has an office area that overlooks into Fort Canning Park, water pressure and temperature is good. However the bedding has a ‘slept in’ odour which is quite disturbing. AC in room is also hard to maintain at a comfortable without being too noisy. A shame in that as it felt a little old.

Kayelvili G

Google

It was a great stay at the most peaceful and underrated environment. Their pools were amazing and the staffs were very friendly and welcoming. A special thanks to receptionist kayel for rescuing my husband’s mobile from lovo marina bay sands. Definitely will be back to Hotel Fort Canning on my next visit to Singapore.

MichaelShortlands

Google

The hotel describes itself as a five star hotel. There are of course different ways of reaching that description depending on country, services, facilities, accommodation, staff, etc, etc. I don’t think I would call it five star myself due to limitations in the breakfast and other dining facilities but, because of the interesting nature of the hotel, it’s historic and low-rise character in a quiet location in a park in a city full of traffic and towering and massive hotel blocks, together with it’s interesting suites, rooms and the service, friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, I feel guilty in reaching that conclusion.|The hotel is really an historic, boutique and character establishment quite unlike the majority of accommodation to be found in Singapore.|As well as its peaceful location in the park the hotel is within easy downhill walking distance of two MRT stations, as well as Clarke and Robertson Quays and Orchard Road. Unfortunately the uphill walk back is a bit of a pain, particularly if you have mobility problems, but taxis are easily found and it’s a small price to pay for the pleasure of the hotel.|I would be very happy to return.

Tessie W

Google

The Hotel Fort Canning is a uniquely situated hotel, located inside a beautiful old fort-turned-city park. ||We rented the Deluxe Garden for a romantic couples retreat. It was really relaxing to have a hotel room with a 100 square foot garden patio to retreat to, with gorgeous plants and birdsong all around. ||We had hoped that the patio would be private, but you can definitely see other patios and they can see yours, although on the weekend we went it was so sparsely rented we had no neighbours. ||The swimming pool is a huge highlight- perfectly warm and mineral tempered.||We brought a bottle of wine and climbed the charming stone steps into For Canning Park. As for nightlife there's not much open around the hotel after 10. The hotel lobby and restaurant/bar is not particularly spacious, so we choose to go out on the town. The MRT is located quite closeby so that you can hop down to Clark Quay.||The breakfast was well worth it- with a wonderful variety from Chinese to Malay to Western options.||Hotel Fort Canning offers a elegant, relaxing couples retreat in a charming urban oasis. Well worth the price of admission.

Yinn Shan Cheong

Google

Chose Hotel Fort Canning as the venue for our wedding and have no regrets with our decision. Wedding planning coordination was smooth sailing, as Amanda was very attentive to our needs and was able to provide advice on the flow of the programme and the decoration. Hats off to the amazing banquet team led by Hussain, who ensured that actual day execution was as per our plans! We appreciated that all HFC staff were friendly and approachable, and made us feel comfortable and at ease during our stay. Big thanks to chef Jacky who was jovial during the food tasting with our families and kept food standards high for our lunch banquet, and the hotel’s Security Manager who always welcomed us back with a smile. Our bridal room with an excellent view was beautifully set up with a surprise complimentary bottle of wine for our stay. HFC is a beautiful colonial building with rich heritage, and the perfect venue for a garden wedding.

Lidia T.

Yelp

The location is fantastic because it's central to many tourist attractions. We used the MRT to get around, and it was a bit of a walk to get to and from. The uphills back weren't the most fun after walking over 16km a day, but definitely manageable. On the bright side, it looked like they were installing some escalators, which should make it a breeze. Our room was spacious and cozy. We received new bottles of water when the room was made, which was nice since we were walking so much. The customer service by the lobby and check-in staff was mediocre, especially for a 5-star hotel. Instead of pleasant "how may I help you" vibes, it was more like "what do you want."

Rozina P.

Yelp

Absolutely great hotel to stay at if you are in Singapore for a vacation. It is right in the middle of the city with MRT station within walking distance. It is about equal distance to almost anywhere that you would want to go such as marina bay or to orchard area. The hotel itself is beautiful and historic appearing. They grounds are well maintained with the greenery which gotta say is present all around Singapore. The staff was exceptionally nice and very attentive to ensure that whatever we needed was available for us. All the amenities are included and are what you would expect from a 4/5 star hotel. During our stay, we used the gym a couple of times. It was huge, very clean, and had almost every equipment you might need. We also made it a point to check out the pool and that was also very nice and clean. It does not appear to be well known amongst visitors I believe because there were not too many tourists we saw there which I think helps in keeping the calm and peaceful environment that I think is compromised in a hotel like Marina Bay Sands or such. Definitely recommend staying here!

Doreen T.

Yelp

Easy to reach even I was pushing a baby pram from the mrt station. Just take the lift to level 4 at Park Mall and exit from the car park. The hotel is just across the street. Lots of staffs around to provide assistance. Used cutlery is cleared regularly. The Makan In The Park Event is not crowded and collection of food is fast and smooth. Food is delicious and yummy. Fun games for children.

Vanya W.

Yelp

Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful! This hotel is historic, and full of fantastic architectural detail. Our bathroom, for example, was built onto a glassed-in marble balcony with a beautiful view of trees and foliage (but still private enough I didn't feel exposed). The lobby itself was so comfortable and beautiful that I hardly wanted to leave it, but then grounds beckoned. My family (me, my husband and two daughters) had fun just jumping around the stones in their fish ponds and playing with the fish. No one bothered us about it either (we didn't harm anything or tease the fish). What's better, the hotel is located in Fort Canning park, which quickly became my favorite spot in all of Singapore. Fort Canning park is unique in Singapore for being not only beautiful, but also tranquil AND full of surprises, from a resident artist carving wood sculptures in the park to a field lined with historic gravestones built into a brick wall. There is just too much of the odd, surprising, historic and interesting in that park to do more than scratch the surface here. Stay at the hotel, order some of their (very good) hotel food take-away, and pic nic in Fort Canning Park. Really makes for an enjoyable day. The hotel is pretty close to some of the biggest museums, too, so it is actually well situated for a tourist trip. If I ever get back to Singapore, I'm staying here. It's worth the money.