Around the World in a Week, Part Five: The Crowne Plaza Changi

Around the World in a Week, Part Five: The Crowne Plaza Changi

5

As I mentioned in my previous installment, the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport is conveniently connected to Terminal 3. It was only a few minutes from immigration, so I got to the check-in counter by 1:30AM or so. Check-in was efficient, and within a minute or so I was given a room on the 7th floor. It’s worth noting that I used 25,000 Priority Club points for this reservation, which was a great deal compared to the revenue rate of $400SGD (which, admittedly, is outrageous).


Hotel exterior

This is certainly one of the most funky airport hotels. The lobby is hard to describe, so just have a look at the pictures.


Lobby


Lobby


Lobby


Hotel entrance from the airport

I took the elevator up to the 7th floor, where I was surprised to see that the halls leading to the rooms were actually outside. Usually that’s a bad thing, and you’d think in Singapore it’s a bad thing given the heat, but I actually kind of liked it.


Exterior hallway


Outdoor corridor


Courtyard


Courtyard

Everything is designed in such a funky way that I actually liked it. There were spiral staircases and plants growing everywhere. My room was right by the elevator, and was a decent size. I don’t think I got an upgrade, but that was fine. The room was well designed, with a large screen TV, comfortable king size bed, and good size desk. The desk even had US power converters.


Entrance


Bag storage


TV and desk


Bed


View from room

The bathroom was spacious with a separate shower and large tub.


Bathroom


Bathtub


Amenities

On the desk was a welcome gift, consisting of some small chocolate pancake type thing and some candy.


Platinum welcome gift


Nightstand and cookie

There was also a cookie on the nightstand. Not sure if everyone gets that or what, but it was delicious.

One gripe is the cost of internet, which is outrageous. This is rather frustrating since Changi airport has free Wi-Fi, so I ended up spending about an hour after the flight sitting on the floor at Changi airport to surf the web, since I wasn’t about to pay $20USD+ per day for internet.

I figured I’d be tired and fall right asleep, but unfortunately jetlag caught up with me, so I didn’t end up falling asleep till about 4AM. When I finally did I slept quite well.

The following morning I checked out the gym and pool, both of which were nice.


Gym

Overall this was probably the nicest airport hotel I’ve stayed at. It’s fresh, modern, and incredibly practical. I guess the real question is what’s the benefit of staying at a hotel near the airport, when cabs to downtown are quite cheap. It’s not like this hotel is cheap – it’s typically priced quite outrageously, actually. But given that I was using points and I really wanted to try out the hotel, I was happy I did.

It’s my understanding that this hotel usually upgrades Platinum members to suites, but I was informed that the hotel was 100% full, which would explain the lack of an upgrade. But I’d probably give them another shot, if the circumstances were right.

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  1. KNizam Guest

    will stay there within weeks. hope it's enjoyable!

  2. Simon Draycott Guest

    Stayed at the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport and also thought it was outstanding! Loved the swimming pool - all landscaped and mini pockets so you have some privacy just to chill and read a book or a 30m swimming stretch!

    Thought the staff were fantastic, really friendly and helpful; I upgraded to the Club Lounge and the team in there were exceptional.

    The room was great and quiet, I couldnt hear the planes...

    Stayed at the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport and also thought it was outstanding! Loved the swimming pool - all landscaped and mini pockets so you have some privacy just to chill and read a book or a 30m swimming stretch!

    Thought the staff were fantastic, really friendly and helpful; I upgraded to the Club Lounge and the team in there were exceptional.

    The room was great and quiet, I couldnt hear the planes at all. Like the review I was surprised when I went up to the bedroom floors that these were open air but also really liked it - it was not hot or humid and just gave a total dynamic to the hotel. One of the staff told me it was part of the 'green' committment and that they have won various awards for their committment to the environment!

    Pretty cool hotel and definitely the best airport hotel in the world!

  3. UA_Flyer Guest

    Nice collectionof photos of Crown Plaza-Changi.
    I will consider staying there instead of Transit Hotel at Terminal 3 next time I have a long overnight transit at SIN.

    I am looking forward to the Grand Hyatt-SIngapore report. I am planning a week-long stay there for a family vacation.

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KNizam Guest

will stay there within weeks. hope it's enjoyable!

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Simon Draycott Guest

Stayed at the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport and also thought it was outstanding! Loved the swimming pool - all landscaped and mini pockets so you have some privacy just to chill and read a book or a 30m swimming stretch! Thought the staff were fantastic, really friendly and helpful; I upgraded to the Club Lounge and the team in there were exceptional. The room was great and quiet, I couldnt hear the planes at all. Like the review I was surprised when I went up to the bedroom floors that these were open air but also really liked it - it was not hot or humid and just gave a total dynamic to the hotel. One of the staff told me it was part of the 'green' committment and that they have won various awards for their committment to the environment! Pretty cool hotel and definitely the best airport hotel in the world!

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