So what if you missed out on all the flight promotions and vacation deals for the holiday season? Treat yourself and go for a staycation instead; it’s as good as leaving home without having to bring your passport along. Plan an itinerary of things to do and book yourself into one of these five hotels.
Capella
If you hate the party crowd for the holiday season, go for this fancy Sentosa hotel’s Under the Stars New Year package, which includes a two-night Premier Garden Room stay, tickets to A Tale of Lights Countdown Party, dinner for two at Cassia and New Year’s Day brunch at The Knolls. 1 The Knolls, 6591-5000. Book here with Agoda!
When: Dec 27-Jan 1
How much: $1,650 per night
Hotel Indigo
If those Orchard Road and Marina Bay staycations are too over the top for you, head east to the old Joo Chiat Police Station, site of the new Hotel Indigo. It’s affordable and cozy with free Wi-Fi and a rooftop infinity pool, and the rooms are decked out in nostalgic Singaporean touches. Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong, 86 East Coast Rd., 6723-7001. Book here with Agoda!
How much: $184 onwards
Mandarin Orchard
One of Orchard’s most exciting hotels is offering Christmas-New Year package that lets you stand a chance to win a stay at their Executive or Regency suites. Two lucky winners will get a chance to win the free weekend prize if you book on their website. 333 Orchard Rd., 6737-4411. Book here with Agoda!
When: Through Feb 13
How much: From $284
Park Regis
Book the #sginsiders weekend staycation package, which includes complimentary room upgrade, two-hour bicycle rental and one-hour yoga session, and you’ll receive a guidebook featuring cool local hangouts put together by three Singaporean personalities covering fashion, music and nightlife, arts and culture and more. 23 Merchant Rd., 6818-8888. Book here with Agoda!
When: Through Dec 31
How much: $199 per night
The Scarlet Hotel
How does a luxurious boutique hotel for you and your partner-in-crime in the Ann Siang party epicenter sound? Choose the premium room or splurge on the Suite and you will receive a surprise Christmas gift, complimentary breakfast and mini bar, a romantic dinner at Casa Tartufo and late checkout at 3pm. 33 Erskine Rd., 6511-3333. Book here with Agoda!
When: Dec 24-25
How much: $480-630
Liked this? Find out more about the parties, places to check out, restaurants to eat at and more in our Holiday Guide 2016.