5 Great Staycation Venues
We all love a great vacation. With the volatile situation and worldwide travel restrictions complicating the process, it’s no wonder that staycations are all the rage now.
Here are five great staycation venues in Singapore that are perfect for your next weekend.
The Warehouse Hotel
The Warehouse Hotel isn’t just any luxury hotel – look beyond the high ceilings and pendant lights at the lobby, and you’ll be surprised to find decor details that have a unique Singapore touch.
Books related to Singapore history, art and culture can be found in the hotel’s lounge area, and you’ll find your room’s minibar well stocked with locally produced products such as gin from local distillery Paper Lantern. The ceramic tableware at the dining areas is also handmade by local kiln Mudrock.
History buffs will be intrigued by the reception area in the hotel lobby. It features an installation-cum-retail space that showcases a collection of objects that allude to The Warehouse’s sordid past, as well as any new collaborations they have with Asian artists.
Price: from $322/night
Address: 320 Havelock Road, Robertson Quay, Singapore 169628
lyf Funan Singapore 
If you’re looking for a staycation venue in the city central, why not consider booking a room above the newly renovated Funan Mall? A 5-minute walk from City Hall MRT station, many attractions from heritage sites to art galleries are conveniently accessible from lyf.
Pick one of the eight types of rooms – this includes the cosy one of a kind (studio), up and down, a stylish bunk studio for two, and lyf style (studio) a gaming-themed room equipped with a PlayStation game console.
Looking to extend your staycation? lyf has a ‘Stay 3 Pay 2’ deal, so you’re getting great value when you stay for three consecutive nights. Pay two nights to receive a complimentary third night – it’s that simple! This deal is only available till 31 December 2020, so make sure you book and stay before the year ends.
Price: from $159/night
Address: 67 Hill St, Level 4 Funan Mall, Singapore 179370
Hotel Michael
If you have an arty-farty partner, he or she will be blown away by the gallery-like atmosphere in every maple-accented room at Hotel Michael. With mural-adorned walls and artistic furnishings, it’s almost impossible not to get inspired during your stay at the hotel.
Complete your staycation with a TIC Shower & Skin Bottle, an elegant and leakproof travel bottle that fits right into the décor with its stylish matte white finish.
If that’s not enough to stimulate their senses, Headrock VR is just an 8-minute walk from Hotel Michael. Raft across strong currents, balance on the edge of a high-rise building and go sledding in a stormy blizzard – all in the comfort of a spacious and snazzy VR theme park.
Price: from $259/night
Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
Capella Singapore
Take your beloved pet on vacation at Capella Singapore, one of the few pet-friendly hotels in Singapore. Capella Singapore will be able to provide pet amenities in the villa’s living room for you, such as a bed, poo sheets, bowl, snacks and drinking water.
While your pet is relaxing, delight your bae with Capella’s Perfect Time for Two package, which includes a one-night accommodation type of your choice, a 60-minute spa treatment for two at Auriga Spa and complimentary breakfast.
Can’t decide whether you want breakfast in bed? Choose between in-room breakfast or breakfast at The Knolls. Before you dig into that sumptuous breakfast, it’s always a good habit to sanitise your hands with a non-toxic, gentle on skin hand sanitiser.
Price: from $1061/night
Address: 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098297
XY Hotel Bugis
Introduce a burst of colour in your staycation photos without breaking the bank – each of the rooms in XY Hotel Bugis feature brightly coloured furniture and a quirky mural with a different story behind it.
The deluxe Beer room uses Singaporean elements to represent local traditions and food culture. In contrast, the Singapura Cat, Sparrow and Rooster rooms reference the animals that inhabited the semi-urban environment of Bussorah Street Sultan Gate and Haji Lane in the past.
Currently, there’s a limited time discount of 42% on Fave that includes a 2D1N stay in the hotel’s Deluxe Room and $88 worth of food and beverage credit for two people.
If you’re thinking of booking the Sparrow room, why not use the money saved from the discount to get a matching bottle? The quokka Stainless Steel Bottle in Jungle Flora features a pink sparrow and floral motif that is sure to make your Instagram photos extra cohesive.
Price: from $159/night
Address: 11 Jln Klapa, Singapore 199323
Staycations can either be a laidback experience or a small adventure of sorts. Why not take the chance to go on a mini excursion around the area near your hotel? You may be in Singapore, but you’ll be surprised to discover hidden gems that might change your perspective on this sunny island.