Is Mett Singapore The City’s Best New Hotel? Here’s Our Full Review

It’s a rare and unique experience to stay next to Fort Canning Park, Singapore’s historic hillpark, but that’s exactly what I did for two nights in Mett Singapore, a luxury hotel that invites you to wind down and enjoy nature.

Before it was Mett Singapore, let’s take a walk down memory lane: the original building was built in 1926 and known as the British Far East Command Headquarters. During World War II, the British military used it as the headquarters for the defense of Singapore and Malaya. And a little fun fact: you can observe the “Battlebox”, the underground bunker where the decision to surrender to the Japanese was made in 1942

In the late 20th century, the building was known as the Fort Canning Centre and over the last few years, it evolved into a heritage hotel. By 2024, Mett Singapore took two years to renovate and finally reopened in 2026. While the historic facade has been preserved, the interiors were completely reimagined into a Mediterranean-inspired lifestyle resort, thanks to acclaimed designer Jeffrey Wilkes, featuring new concepts like a city “beach club,” a speakeasy, and a private members club called Madison House.

Checking in to Mett Singapore

Stepping into the hotel reception, I was greeted by the sight of a grand stairway with red carpets. A selected few foliages lined up the perimeter of the lobby, framing the space with a splash of vibrant green. It was like having a living piece of Fort Canning Park inside the hotel.