HOTEL FORT CANNING

11 Canning Walk hfcsingapore.com

Setting: From special buffets and set menus to a festive afternoon tea, there’s a lot going on at this luxury heritage boutique hotel, situated within lovely Fort Canning Park. Spread: Christmas Day Brunch (12 to 3pm; $128 per adult, $64 per child) at Grand Marquee is definitely one that the little ones won’t want to miss. Complete with a bouncy castle, face painting, arts and crafts, cupcake decorating and other kid-friendly activities, it’ll be a family affair spanning both indoors and out. Santa Claus will even make an appearance to hand out festive treats! The hotel will also hold a Christmas Eve dinner buffet (6 to 10.30pm; $108 per adult, $54 per child aged four to 12) at The Salon, and a festive high tea ($32, or $42/$82 with a glass or bottle of Prosecco) at The Salon and Tisettanta Lounge from 3 to 6pm through 1 January. Secure a spot: Call 6559 6796 or email thesalon@hfcsingapore.com. Don't miss... The hotel’s local- inspired takeaway items, including all-new satay roast turkey ($138) – complemented with house- made ground peanut sauce – and chilli crab roast turkey ($ 168), plus traditional favourites like honey baked ham ($148) and roast beef striploin ($168), and six different log cakes ($64-68 each). Festive goodies will be available for order and collection at The Salon through 25 December. Order via the same contact details as above; orders must be placed three days in advance, with last orders at noon on 22 December.