METT Singapore has opened in the heart of Fort Canning Park, transforming one of the city’s best-known heritage buildings into a contemporary hotel that celebrates both its history and its surroundings. The opening marks the first METT property in Asia and brings a softer, more social take on modern luxury to Singapore’s hotel landscape. Framed by tropical trees and overlooking the city skyline, it’s a place that feels at once removed from the pace of downtown yet only minutes from it.
Designed by Jeffrey Wilkes, the interiors are simple and elegant, balancing the building’s colonial character with a clean, contemporary touch. The mood is calm and welcoming rather than formal, with open spaces, high ceilings and wide corridors that lead to quiet corners and shaded verandas. Natural materials run throughout stone, rattan, linen and timber chosen to reflect the tones of the park outside. Tall windows flood rooms with daylight, while gentle lighting takes over in the evening, softening the transition between city and sanctuary.
The hotel has 84 rooms and suites, each designed to feel spacious and restful. Entry-level rooms start at 35 square metres, while the Fort Canning Suite extends to 160 square metres, offering separate living and dining areas and a view that stretches across the park’s canopy. Furnishings are handcrafted, fabrics are tactile and colour palettes stay deliberately understated. Subtle design details and curated artwork link back to Singapore’s history and creative culture, grounding the building in its setting without feeling nostalgic.
Food and drink form the social heart of METT Singapore. Chef Daniele Sperindio, one of the city’s most respected culinary figures, leads the hotel’s dining programme. L’Amo Bistrò del Mare focuses on coastal Italian cooking and fresh seafood, served in a space that feels light and informal. Canning Bar & Lounge provides an easy rhythm from morning coffee to evening cocktails, drawing guests and locals alike. Later this year, Sperindio will also bring his acclaimed fine-dining restaurant, Art di Daniele Sperindio, to the hotel, alongside HANU, a lively new interpretation of the Korean grill. Each restaurant has its own personality, but all share the same relaxed approach to great food and good company.
Two outdoor pools are surrounded by greenery, offering a peaceful escape in the middle of the city. The gym is fitted with Technogym equipment and supported by a full schedule of movement classes, from Reformer Pilates and Barrecore to Aerial Yoga and HIIT training. Guests can follow workouts with time in the thermal area, where sauna, steam and a cold plunge pool encourage balance and recovery. Every detail – from the scent in the corridors to the flow of light through the fitness studios – has been designed to support a sense of wellbeing that feels natural, not forced.
Towards the end of 2025, the opening of Madison House will add a private members’ club within the grounds. Designed as a social and wellness hub, the club will introduce The Longevity Suite, a European concept known for its science-led approach to health and rejuvenation. Treatments will include cryotherapy, biohacking and aesthetic therapies, alongside personalised programmes created by medical specialists. The partnership brings a new dimension to wellness in Singapore, combining innovation with the atmosphere of a classic members’ retreat.
