late night arrival: economy hotel near the airport
Aug 3, 2013, 2:45 am
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In case of checked luggage, one can simple check with the airline and the hotel if they allow to have checked luggage dropped of at hotel. SQ does it. Even if not, one can go to the airport and drop off all the luggage at luggage storing area - it is cheap and they are open 24h.
Aug 3, 2013, 2:58 am
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That's an interesting idea. I'm sure we could get a 3 PM checkout at the Marriott, leave our bags with the concierge, hit the hawkers' markets for some refreshments, and then perhaps take the monorail to Sentosa Park or check out the Raffles Hotel bar and lounge area. We could then head to Changi around 9 or 10PM, check in and head for the JAL or OneWorld lounge after doing some duty free shopping. Sounds like a plan in addition to saving at least $100 on accommodations.
Aug 7, 2013, 7:44 pm
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If someone's looking for a decent hotel close to the airport then the Village Hotel Changi is a good choice.
Although not as cheap as the really cheap options in Singapore, it is a good hotel that used to be the Le Meridien hotel at Changi, so there's no need to be put off by the new name as it's still a great property.
Although not as cheap as the really cheap options in Singapore, it is a good hotel that used to be the Le Meridien hotel at Changi, so there's no need to be put off by the new name as it's still a great property.
Sep 10, 2013, 3:17 am
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the Crowne Plaza attached to terminal 3 is pretty good also. I like it because not only is it attached to the airport, its very close to the MRT (rail) station to get you into the city.
Sep 10, 2013, 6:48 am
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Sep 10, 2013, 8:26 am
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Expensive? you negotiate lah!.
Sep 12, 2013, 2:40 am
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And the area is home to some good local eats. Opposite the Mercure is a neighbourhood town centre with malls, hawker centres, public library, wet market. I know because I used to stay in the area when I was schooling there
Nov 13, 2014, 12:53 pm
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Are there hotel options on the airport just past immigration? My destination is Singapore. Arrive at 1:30 AM. Looks like transit hotel requires a departing flight. My departure is 5 days later. Thanks.
Nov 13, 2014, 3:23 pm
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But if you're staying for five days, why wouldn't you go directly to the hotel or place you are spending the rest of your time at?
Nov 13, 2014, 8:08 pm
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Crowne Plaza is nice, but i don't think it's worth the extra hassle to check in late and night and then check out again to move to the city hotel the next morning.
Nov 14, 2014, 3:45 pm
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No problem at all staying at the airside transit hotels: you don't need a departing flight. If you are looking to save money on your shortened first night, this might be the best option.
But it really would be a whole lot easier just going directly to the hotel you are using for the rest of your stay.