Hotel Fort Canning is a boutique hotel opened in 2010 in Fort Canning Park, Singapore. Located near the Orchard Road and Clarke Quay Nightlife districts, the building was the British Far East Command Headquarters during World War II. The building was restored and reconstructed as a hotel by architectural firm DP Architects which sought to maintain its British colonial architectural style and the multi-columned façade of the old headquarters.
| Hotel Fort Canning | |
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.svg)  Location within Singapore | |
| Former names | Administration Building of the British Far East Command Headquarters Singapore Command and Staff College Fort Canning Country Club |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Boutique Hotel |
| Architectural style | Low-rise |
| Location | 11 Canning Walk, Fort Canning Downtown Core, Singapore |
| Coordinates | 1°17′45″N 103°50′36″E / 1.2959°N 103.8433°E |
| Completed | 1926 |
| Opening | 1926 2010 |
| Owner | Eng Wah Global |
| Renovating team | |
| Renovating firm | DP Architects |
| Website | |
| www | |
History and conservation
editBritish Far East Command HQ
editThe military building was built in 1926 as the Administration Building of the British Far East Command HQ. The General-Officer-Commanding, Lieutenant General Percival, had an office in this building. The building was occupied by the Japanese Military during the Occupation (1942–1945). The British Military took it back after the war and used it as part of the British Military Administration.[1]
Singapore Command and Staff College
editThe building was then taken over by the Singapore Armed Forces when Singapore became independent. In 1970, the building was used by the Singapore Command and Staff College (SCSC). In 1976, the SCSC moved out of the building, and it remained unoccupied until 1995, when it housed the Fort Canning Country Club. The Legends Fort Canning Park took over the premises in November 2002, and in July 2011, it re-opened as Hotel Fort Canning.[2]
Facilities
editThe hotel has 86 stylised rooms and suites.
Hotel Fort Canning's upper floor windows have wide views of Fort Canning Park and the Downtown Singapore skyline.
The hotel has two outdoor swimming pools filled with water treated by an innovative non-chlorination-based system, with none of the health issues of conventional swimming pools, a gym and Chinois Spa @ The Legends. It also has two food & beverages outlet, and 6 meeting venues with conference facilities.[3]
Awards & Accolades
editSource:[4]
2019
edit- Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award (Top 25 Luxury Hotels – Singapore)
2018
edit- Booking.com – Guest Review Award (8.8 out of 10)
- Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award
- Historic Hotel of the Year (Singapore), Travel & Hospitality Awards
- Best Garden Solemnisation Venue (5 star), Her World Brides Venue Awards
- Luxury City Hotel of the Year – Singapore, Luxury Travel Guide Awards
- Top 100 Boutique Hotels – Hotels.com Loved By Guests Awards
2017
edit- TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
- Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Award
- World Luxury Restaurant Awards, Country Winner (The Salon)
- Best Solemnisation & Outdoor Reception Venue, Her World Brides Venue Awards
- Best Outdoor Wedding Theme, Her World Brides Venue Awards
- World Luxury Hotel Awards, Country Winner (Luxury Eco/Green Hotel)
- World Luxury Hotel Awards, Country Winner (Luxury Architecture Design Hotel)
- World Luxury Hotel Awards, Country Winner (Luxury Romantic Hotel)
2016
edit- Excellent Service Awards
- Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards
- Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Award
- TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
- TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Award
- World Luxury Hotel Awards
- World Luxury Restaurant Award (Nominee)
2015
edit- World Luxury Hotel Award Winner
- Her World Brides Venue Awards (Best Wedding Solemnisation Venue for Hotels – 5 Star & Above)
- Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence
- BCA Green Mark Gold Plus Award Winner
2014
edit- World Luxury Hotel Awards (Luxury Historical Hotel)
- Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence
- AsiaOne People's Choice Awards Top 3 Finalist (Best Boutique Hotel)[5]
- Her World Brides Venue Awards (Best Wedding Solemnisation / Reception Venue for Hotels – 5 Star & Above)
- AsiaRooms.com Hotel Awards – Top 10 Most Cultural Hotel (SEA)
- EXSA Service Excellence Awards – 5 Silver Awardees
- Booking.com Guest Review Award Winner
2013
edit- Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence
- Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award
2012
edit- Top 20 Trendiest Hotels in Singapore
- TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence
- TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Award
2011
edit- Winner of the "URA Architectural Heritage Award".[6]
- Destinasian Luxe List of 2011
- Top Signature Boutique Hotel / Resort, Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards
- TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Award
References
edit- ^ History of Hotel Fort Canning
- ^ History of Hotel Fort Canning
- ^ MEETING & EVENTS
- ^ ACCOLADES & MILESTONES
- ^ "Asiaone". Archived from the original on 29 September 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ "Historic Retreat In The City" Archived 17 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine, The Jakarta Globe, 6 November 2011