JHB as alternative to Singapore overnight hotel
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2004
Programs: UA 1K (Million Miler). AA Gold (lifetime 1 Million). TK Elite Gold
Posts: 890
JHB as alternative to Singapore overnight hotel
Hello, I am contemplating several MRs to Singapore. Rather than staying single overnight stays in expensive Singapore, I am considering overnighting in JHB, and using Transtar coach from Changi to JHB CIQ. Any suggestions as to low cost hotels for a single overnight somewhere close to JHB CIQ? Thanks
#3
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: DCA or IAD (originally DUB)
Programs: UA 1K 1.8MM, Hertz PC, Marriott Platinum/Lifetime Gold
Posts: 7,657
#4
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: DCA or IAD (originally DUB)
Programs: UA 1K 1.8MM, Hertz PC, Marriott Platinum/Lifetime Gold
Posts: 7,657
Hello, I am contemplating several MRs to Singapore. Rather than staying single overnight stays in expensive Singapore, I am considering overnighting in JHB, and using Transtar coach from Changi to JHB CIQ. Any suggestions as to low cost hotels for a single overnight somewhere close to JHB CIQ? Thanks
#5
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Denmark
Programs: TK Elite
Posts: 11,635
Not worth the time and hassle to go JB to save on accommodation for 1 night only. Find a budget option in SG (there are plenty) - you will appreciate the short ride from the airport to the hotel once you have arrived SIN from your longhaul flight.
Last edited by SK AAR; Apr 21, 2018 at 12:42 am
#6
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 3,090
The low-cost options right across the border are dumpy. Really dumpy. That particular area of JB itself is pretty dumpy. There can be significant waits at immigration on both sides. Immigration Malaysia-side now involves a bit of a trek since the clearance area was shifted a few years ago. And oh, there can be long lines, lines bordering on bedlam, for the buses.
But try it. Once will be enough.
But try it. Once will be enough.
#7
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
Programs: Hilton, IHG - BA, GA, LH, QR, SV, TK
Posts: 16,965
Hello, I am contemplating several MRs to Singapore. Rather than staying single overnight stays in expensive Singapore, I am considering overnighting in JHB, and using Transtar coach from Changi to JHB CIQ. Any suggestions as to low cost hotels for a single overnight somewhere close to JHB CIQ? Thanks
#8
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Virginia City Highlands
Programs: Nothing anymore after 20 years
Posts: 6,892
Accomodiation for around US $50 can be found in Singapore, please check Singapore forum hotel threads - just expect that your hotel room most likely won't have windows.
As everybody else said, trying to stsy at JB to save money on accomodiation doesn't make sense.
As everybody else said, trying to stsy at JB to save money on accomodiation doesn't make sense.