My airport transfer limousine pulls in front of the Fullerton Hotel. I’m quickly whisked away by a cheerful guest relations executive and have no time to stop and look at the grand building. But I know it well. It’s in the background of many of my photos from previous trips to Singapore and I walked past dreamy-looking at it more times than I can count. She walks fast, my legs don’t stretch like this after the 7h flight from Australia. Slow down! – I want to say but I’m too distracted by the opulent inner courtyard, of which I only get a tiny glimpse before we’re in the lift. Every member of the staff we see on the way greets me, some even by my name. Within what feels like seconds I’m in my 4th-floor room. – Please just sign here and have a lovely stay. – the registration formalities are swiftly completed in my room. – Complimentary evening drinks & canapés in the Straits Club start in 30 minutes. – now I know why we were walking so fast. location: room type: Straits Club Quay King Bed price: from SGD508.30 (~AUD493) The room My room looks very relaxing – maybe because of the dim […]
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