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The Straits Times
9 hotels for a staycation

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'Staycations' are getting popular as Singaporeans book weekend stays in hotels here for relaxation.

Here are nine hotels The Straits Times rounded up in Tuesday's report "Residential tourists"

 

AMARA SANCTUARY RESORT SENTOSA
1 Larkhill Road, Sentosa Island
What: Family Escapade
Deluxe room at $268 per night, includes breakfast for two at Shutters restaurant, two tickets to Sentosa's Songs Of The Sea show, two tickets to the Sentosa Luge and Skyride, one complimentary Sentosa Luge and Skyride digital family photo
Who: For Singapore citizens and permanent residents
When: Till Aug 31
Reservations: Call 6825-3888 or e-mail sentosa@amarasanctuary.com

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CROWNE PLAZA CHANGI AIRPORT
75 Airport Boulevard #01-01
What: City-Resort Getaway Special
40 per cent discount on the 'Best Flexible Rate With Breakfast'
Who: Everyone
When: Till Aug 1
Reservations: Call 6823-5388

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THE FULLERTON HOTEL SINGAPORE
1 Fullerton Square
What: Time For Two
One night's stay in a Quay Room at $398 per night, includes bouquet of flowers or bottle of house wine, selection of bubble bath and candles by the bathtub, in-room four-course set dinner for two
Who: Singapore residents only
When: Till Dec 30
Reservations: Call 6533-8388 or e-mail reservations@fullertonhotel.com

M HOTEL
81 Anson Road
What: Manic Mondays No More at M
Special room rates start from $188 (usual price $455) for two, includes buffet breakfast, one in-house movie, movie snack combo, Haach spa vouchers and one-way taxi transfer within the financial district on Monday morning
Who: For Singapore citizens, permanent residents and employment pass holders
When: May 1 to 31, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Reservations: Call 6500-6161/6200
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INTERCONTINENTAL SINGAPORE
80 Middle Road
What: 14th Anniversary Celebration Package
Book a deluxe room ($230) at Best Flexible Rate on a Friday night and the second night is free
Who: For Singapore citizens, permanent residents and employment pass holders
When: Till July 19
Reservations: Call 6825-1000 or e-mail sinhb-resvn@interconti.com

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HOTEL RE!@PEARL'S HILL (above)
175A Chin Swee Road
What: Re!laxation package
$128 per superior room per night (usual price $140 to $150 via Internet, $320 for published rates for rooms alone), includes American buffet breakfast for two and a 30 per cent voucher for the hotel's restaurant Re!Fill
What: Re!juvenation package
$218 per superior room per night, includes a one-hour Javanese massage for two and a 30 per cent discount voucher to the hotel's restaurant Re!Fill, and American buffet breakfast for two
Who: For Singapore citizens and permanent residents
When: Till Sept 30 (excluding Sept 24 to 28)
Reservations: Call 6827-8288 or visit www.hotelre.com.sg
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LINK HOTEL
50 Tiong Bahru Road
What: Nostalgia
$128 per room per night, includes buffet breakfast for two at Louver Cafe Lounge and complimentary use of mini-bar, Internet and cable television, free shuttle bus service to Chinatown, Clarke Quay and Orchard Road
Who: For Singapore citizens and permanent residents
When: Only on selected Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Reservations: Call 6622-8585 or visit www.linkhotel.com.sg

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NAUMI
41 Seah Street
What: Luxury
$260 for a premium room (usual price $420), $280 for a deluxe room (usual price $600), includes complimentary breakfast and free mini-bar, Internet connection and local calls
Who: Everyone
When: Only on weekends
Reservations: Call 6403-6000 or visit www.naumihotel.com

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FAIRMONT SINGAPORE
80 Bras Basah Road
What: The 'Tai-Tai' Experience
$620 per deluxe room per night, includes Hi-Tea at Plaza Market Cafe for two, one-hour relaxation massage for two at Willow Stream Spa, a choice of private tennis lesson, yoga session or personalised training, breakfast and evening cocktails, and late 4pm check-out
Who: Everyone
When: Ongoing
Reservations: Call 6837-3883 or e-mail reservations.singapore@fairmont.com

 

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