{"id":25631,"date":"2026-01-04T13:03:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T05:03:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=25631"},"modified":"2026-01-04T13:03:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T05:03:37","slug":"mett-singapore-a-secluded-retreat-right-in-the-heart-of-the-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=25631","title":{"rendered":"Mett Singapore: a secluded retreat right in the heart of the city"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">One of Singapore\u2019s most beloved hotels has just reopened as Mett Singapore after a major renovation. Formerly the Hotel Fort Canning, Mett Singapore is the first property in Asia from the newly launched Mett Hotels &amp; Resorts hospitality brand, which already has outposts in locations such as Barcelona, Bodrum and Marbella.<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">Located in Fort Canning Park, smack in the heart of Singapore, the hotel is housed in a painstakingly restored building dating back to 1926. The charming colonial structure, originally constructed as the administration building of the British Far East Command, stands out for its imposing multi-column facade that seamlessly blends with the surrounding greenery.<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">Proximity to the park is one of the property\u2019s main draws. It\u2019s hard to imagine that you\u2019re just a short drive or leisurely walk away from busy areas such as Orchard Road and the Central Business District. This level of privacy and seclusion is only to be found in the lush resorts on Singapore\u2019s Sentosa Island, which makes Mett Singapore a great choice for those who want to be close to the action but also enjoy some quiet.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-inline-container e1a5rv550 css-1llrc1m e1yqhwb40\" data-qa=\"Component-renderMap-StyledDiv\">\n<div class=\"image-inline caption e1fvabeq0 css-19sk4h4 ea9pn0s0\" data-qa=\"Component-Container\">\n<figure class=\"image-inline caption ea9pn0s1 css-1qeofuq e1gf69pb0\" data-qa=\"ArticleImage-ArticleImageContainer\">\n<div data-qa=\"ArticleImage-handleRenderImage-ImageContainer\" class=\"css-0 e1gf69pb3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lush vegetation surrounds Mett Singapore\u2019s colonial structure. Photo: Handout\" data-qa=\"BaseImage-handleRenderImage-StyledImage\" class=\"e1gf69pb2 css-6ikqhs e445x7d0\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.i-scmp.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto\/sites\/default\/files\/d8\/images\/canvas\/2026\/01\/02\/4260c0ae-b009-40ac-84a1-e5180ad04456_4de9fb1c.jpg\" title=\"Lush vegetation surrounds Mett Singapore\u2019s colonial structure. Photo: Handout\"\/><\/div><figcaption data-qa=\"ArticleImage-DescriptionContainer\" class=\"css-1ixmelf e1gf69pb1\">Lush vegetation surrounds Mett Singapore\u2019s colonial structure. Photo: Handout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1xdhyk6 ec74h0k0\">Given the history of the structure, its new reincarnation stays close to its original design while also adding modern touches to appeal to a <span data-qa=\"Component-Text\" class=\"css-0 ef9u0v00\">new generation of luxury travellers<\/span> who may perceive historic properties as a tad too old school.<\/div>\n<div datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1xdhyk6 ec74h0k0\">While heritage and history are palpable everywhere, the hotel\u2019s common areas and 84 rooms and suites have been revamped with today\u2019s travellers in mind. A soothing black and white palette \u2013 a nod to Singapore\u2019s landmark \u201c<span data-qa=\"Component-Text\" class=\"css-0 ef9u0v00\">black and white houses<\/span>\u201d \u2013 dominates the hallways and airy rooms, which are bathed in natural light and offer plenty of views of the lush vegetation.<\/div>\n<div class=\"image-inline-container e1a5rv550 css-1llrc1m e1yqhwb40\" data-qa=\"Component-renderMap-StyledDiv\">\n<div class=\"image-inline caption e1fvabeq0 css-19sk4h4 ea9pn0s0\" data-qa=\"Component-Container\">\n<figure class=\"image-inline caption ea9pn0s1 css-1qeofuq e1gf69pb0\" data-qa=\"ArticleImage-ArticleImageContainer\">\n<div data-qa=\"ArticleImage-handleRenderImage-ImageContainer\" class=\"css-0 e1gf69pb3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A room at Mett Singapore overlooking the greenery of Fort Canning Park. Photo: Handout\" data-qa=\"BaseImage-handleRenderImage-StyledImage\" class=\"e1gf69pb2 css-6ikqhs e445x7d0\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.i-scmp.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto\/sites\/default\/files\/d8\/images\/canvas\/2026\/01\/02\/c7cf9dcf-5f99-43b8-ae35-bed52f4c8682_b400bcc1.jpg\" title=\"A room at Mett Singapore overlooking the greenery of Fort Canning Park. Photo: Handout\"\/><\/div><figcaption data-qa=\"ArticleImage-DescriptionContainer\" class=\"css-1ixmelf e1gf69pb1\">A room at Mett Singapore overlooking the greenery of Fort Canning Park. Photo: Handout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1xdhyk6 ec74h0k0\">Decorated with <span data-qa=\"Component-Text\" class=\"css-0 ef9u0v00\">rattan<\/span> furniture and equipped with luxurious marble bathrooms, the accommodations are an elegant blend of sleek design and traditional touches. Some come with balconies and terraces that overlook the hilly park and make you feel like you\u2019re in the middle of the jungle. There\u2019s nothing like waking up to birdsong as you get ready to start your day.<\/div>\n<div class=\"image-inline-container e1a5rv550 css-1llrc1m e1yqhwb40\" data-qa=\"Component-renderMap-StyledDiv\">\n<div class=\"image-inline caption e1fvabeq0 css-19sk4h4 ea9pn0s0\" data-qa=\"Component-Container\">\n<figure class=\"image-inline caption ea9pn0s1 css-1qeofuq e1gf69pb0\" data-qa=\"ArticleImage-ArticleImageContainer\">\n<div data-qa=\"ArticleImage-handleRenderImage-ImageContainer\" class=\"css-0 e1gf69pb3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bathrooms at Mett Singapore feature luxurious marble. Photo: Handout\" data-qa=\"BaseImage-handleRenderImage-StyledImage\" class=\"e1gf69pb2 css-6ikqhs e445x7d0\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.i-scmp.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto\/sites\/default\/files\/d8\/images\/canvas\/2026\/01\/02\/9de2d451-1204-43f9-a1c2-bd8a10372cf7_8d281b89.jpg\" title=\"Bathrooms at Mett Singapore feature luxurious marble. Photo: Handout\"\/><\/div><figcaption data-qa=\"ArticleImage-DescriptionContainer\" class=\"css-1ixmelf e1gf69pb1\">Bathrooms at Mett Singapore feature luxurious marble. Photo: Handout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1xdhyk6 ec74h0k0\">A rarity for such a central area, Mett Singapore has two outdoor pools: one suitable for vigorous laps, the other for relaxing with a drink under a cabana. The gym, built within a recently added glasshouse, is on par with \u2013 if not better than \u2013 the best high-end fitness centres out there. A <span data-qa=\"Component-Text\" class=\"css-0 ef9u0v00\">pickleball and padel court<\/span> and a new wellness concept, The Longevity Suite, will follow soon. They will be available to hotel guests and members of Madison House, a private members club set to open at the end of 2026.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scmp.com\/magazines\/style\/lifestyle\/travel-hotels\/article\/3338508\/mett-singapore-secluded-retreat-right-heart-city?utm_source=rss_feed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of Singapore\u2019s most beloved hotels has just reopened as Mett Singapore after a major renovation. 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