
Peace Room
Singapore, Singapore
- 160+ guests
- 4.0
About Peace Room
The Peace Room at YWCA Fort Canning
The Peace Room is a dedicated event space within YWCA Fort Canning, a heritage hotel set on the lush, storied grounds of Fort Canning Hill in central Singapore. The venue carries the quiet dignity that the YWCA name has long stood for — purposeful, welcoming, and grounded in community. Housed within a property that blends colonial-era architecture with contemporary hospitality, the Peace Room offers a composed and professional setting that stands apart from the high-gloss anonymity of larger convention hotels. Its name reflects its character: an environment designed for focused, meaningful gatherings rather than spectacle.
The space is well-suited to a range of small-to-medium professional and social events, including corporate meetings, workshops, seminars, training sessions, and private functions. Its intimate scale makes it particularly effective for events where genuine engagement matters — where participants need to hear one another clearly, concentrate without distraction, and feel at ease. Event planners who have exhausted the options in larger hotel chains often find that the Peace Room offers something harder to come by: a space with character, attentive service, and a setting that does the mood-setting without requiring elaborate transformation.
Setting & Surroundings
YWCA Fort Canning occupies a privileged position on Fort Canning Hill, one of Singapore's most historically resonant addresses. The hill has served as the seat of ancient Malay royalty, a British military command, and is today a gazetted national park — giving any event held here a backdrop that few city venues can match. Guests arriving for a function at the Peace Room step into a precinct of mature trees, colonial buildings, and open green space that immediately signals a departure from the everyday business district experience.
The property sits within easy reach of Dhoby Ghaut MRT station, making it accessible from across the island without the need for a car. The surrounding Fort Canning Park offers natural breakout space, and the neighbourhood places guests close to cultural landmarks including the Singapore National Museum and the Singapore Repertory Theatre.
Why Choose the Peace Room
For event organisers, the Peace Room offers the reassurance of a managed hotel environment — reliable logistics, in-house support, and access to the wider amenities of YWCA Fort Canning — combined with the understated atmosphere of a space that doesn't compete with the event itself. The property's mission-driven ethos translates into a hospitality culture that is genuinely service-oriented. Guests are looked after rather than processed. That distinction matters when hosting clients, delegates, or senior stakeholders for whom the quality of the experience reflects directly on the organiser.
The YWCA Fort Canning's central location, heritage setting, and commitment to purposeful hospitality make the Peace Room a considered choice for those who want their event to be remembered for the right reasons — the conversation, the outcomes, and the overall experience — rather than forgotten in a sea of identical ballroom setups.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Peace Room is well suited to corporate meetings, workshops, seminars, training sessions, and private social functions. Its intimate scale makes it particularly effective for events where focused engagement and clear communication between participants are priorities. The venue team can advise on the best configuration for a specific event format.
Exact capacity figures for the Peace Room depend on the seating arrangement and event format. Prospective organisers are encouraged to contact the YWCA Fort Canning events team directly to confirm the numbers that apply to their preferred setup.
Yes, the Peace Room is one of the event spaces within YWCA Fort Canning, a heritage hotel situated on Fort Canning Hill in central Singapore. As part of a managed hotel property, it benefits from professional on-site support and access to the wider hotel's facilities and services.
YWCA Fort Canning is accessible from Dhoby Ghaut MRT station, which is served by the North-South, Circle, and North-East lines. The walk from the station to the property takes guests through the Fort Canning Park precinct. Guests are advised to confirm the exact walking route with the property when planning their arrival.
Guests travelling by car should confirm parking arrangements directly with YWCA Fort Canning, as availability and any associated charges are best verified with the property prior to the event. The surrounding Fort Canning area also has public car parks that may be an option.
Fort Canning Hill is a gazetted national park and one of Singapore's most historically significant addresses, having served as the site of ancient Malay royalty and British military command. The property's position on the hill means guests arrive through a precinct of mature trees and colonial buildings, creating a calm and distinctive atmosphere that sets the tone before the event even begins. This natural and heritage-rich setting is a meaningful alternative to the typical urban conference hotel environment.
The surrounding Fort Canning Park provides natural open space that can serve as a breakout area between sessions. Guests and delegates can enjoy the greenery and fresh air during intervals, which is an advantage not commonly available to events held in high-rise city hotels. Whether formal outdoor spaces can be incorporated into an event booking should be confirmed with the YWCA Fort Canning team.
Details about available audio-visual equipment, screens, projectors, and connectivity in the Peace Room should be requested directly from the YWCA Fort Canning events team. They will be able to confirm what is included in the venue hire and what additional equipment can be arranged.
YWCA Fort Canning is a hotel property and is likely to offer in-house catering options for events, but the specific packages available for the Peace Room — including refreshment breaks, buffets, or sit-down meals — should be confirmed directly with their events or food-and-beverage team.
Policies on external vendors vary by property and event type. Organisers wishing to bring in their own caterers, decorators, or AV suppliers should discuss this with the YWCA Fort Canning events team before confirming arrangements, to ensure compliance with the venue's guidelines.
The property is within close proximity of the Singapore National Museum and the Singapore Repertory Theatre, placing it in a culturally rich part of the city. Fort Canning Park itself is a short walk away from Orchard Road and the Civic District, making the location convenient for guests coming from different parts of Singapore.
YWCA Fort Canning operates as a hotel, so guests requiring overnight accommodation can enquire about room availability when planning their event. Having accommodation on-site can be a practical advantage for events that run through the evening or for delegates travelling from overseas. Room rates and availability should be checked directly with the hotel.
The Peace Room offers a composed, character-filled environment within a heritage hotel that prioritises purposeful hospitality over scale. YWCA Fort Canning's mission-driven ethos shapes a service culture that is attentive and personal, which can make a meaningful difference when hosting clients or senior stakeholders for whom the event experience reflects on the organiser. The setting on Fort Canning Hill also adds a sense of place that generic city conference venues rarely provide.
Enquiries about pricing, availability, and event packages for the Peace Room can be directed to the YWCA Fort Canning events team through their official website at ywcafortcanning.org.sg. Providing details about the event date, expected number of guests, and the type of function will help the team respond with the most relevant information.
Booking terms, deposit requirements, and cancellation policies are set by YWCA Fort Canning and may vary depending on the event size and date. Organisers should request a copy of the full terms and conditions from the events team before confirming any reservation.
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