Whats to do in Singapore Airport?
May 21st 2004, 8:04 pm
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Whats to do in Singapore Airport?
We've got just under two hours to kill at Singapore Airport enroute to Perth and were wondering if any one has any recommendations of how to spend the time - other then getting p*ssed!
We like the idea of going for a swim, to get the blood pumping again, at the transit hotel. Does anyone know how much it costs, if we'll have enough time and if the lockers are big enough for a decent amount of hand luggage (including a wedding dress).
Any ideas greatfully accepted. Cheers
We like the idea of going for a swim, to get the blood pumping again, at the transit hotel. Does anyone know how much it costs, if we'll have enough time and if the lockers are big enough for a decent amount of hand luggage (including a wedding dress).
Any ideas greatfully accepted. Cheers
May 21st 2004, 8:18 pm
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Re: Whats to do in Singapore Airport?
Originally posted by Tonyonthemove
We've got just under two hours to kill at Singapore Airport enroute to Perth and were wondering if any one has any recommendations of how to spend the time - other then getting p*ssed!
We like the idea of going for a swim, to get the blood pumping again, at the transit hotel. Does anyone know how much it costs, if we'll have enough time and if the lockers are big enough for a decent amount of hand luggage (including a wedding dress).
Any ideas greatfully accepted. Cheers
We've got just under two hours to kill at Singapore Airport enroute to Perth and were wondering if any one has any recommendations of how to spend the time - other then getting p*ssed!
We like the idea of going for a swim, to get the blood pumping again, at the transit hotel. Does anyone know how much it costs, if we'll have enough time and if the lockers are big enough for a decent amount of hand luggage (including a wedding dress).
Any ideas greatfully accepted. Cheers
Swim or there's an internet caff or two or food/ drink or sit in the sun in the outside terrace
May 21st 2004, 8:24 pm
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Swimming pool & shower S$13.52
Gym & shower S$13.52
Have a look at this:
http://www.changi.airport.com.sg/cha...=1085170953682
Gym & shower S$13.52
Have a look at this:
http://www.changi.airport.com.sg/cha...=1085170953682
May 21st 2004, 10:28 pm
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Re: Whats to do in Singapore Airport?
Originally posted by Tonyonthemove
We've got just under two hours to kill at Singapore Airport
We've got just under two hours to kill at Singapore Airport
But on the positive side they have got some award winning toilets
May 22nd 2004, 1:54 pm
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Shame you couldn't spend longer in Singapore. Great shopping in town, head into Orchard street and go bananas. Sit in a taxi and listen to the 'ding-ding'. lol!
May 22nd 2004, 6:27 pm
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We had 4 hours to kill at singapore airport, went to the transit hotel for a shower, they also give you a free drink, it was about a fiver, and a little old lady carries your towels and shows you to your cubicle, we felt like royalty for a moment.
There was also some dancers and music which was good, plenty of shops to browse....... or as you say just get pissed......
Changi airport is one of the nicest iv'e seen.................
good travels...
There was also some dancers and music which was good, plenty of shops to browse....... or as you say just get pissed......
Changi airport is one of the nicest iv'e seen.................
good travels...
May 22nd 2004, 6:30 pm
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Originally posted by carryon
We had 4 hours to kill at singapore airport, went to the transit hotel for a shower, they also give you a free drink, it was about a fiver, and a little old lady carries your towels and shows you to your cubicle, we felt like royalty for a moment.
There was also some dancers and music which was good, plenty of shops to browse....... or as you say just get pissed......
Changi airport is one of the nicest iv'e seen.................
good travels...
We had 4 hours to kill at singapore airport, went to the transit hotel for a shower, they also give you a free drink, it was about a fiver, and a little old lady carries your towels and shows you to your cubicle, we felt like royalty for a moment.
There was also some dancers and music which was good, plenty of shops to browse....... or as you say just get pissed......
Changi airport is one of the nicest iv'e seen.................
good travels...
Small on the inside compared to Heathrow but nicer.
May 22nd 2004, 6:55 pm
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cant wait have 9 hours to kill
where do we find the transit hotel then
arlene
where do we find the transit hotel then
arlene
May 22nd 2004, 8:24 pm
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We're having a 3 day stopover so can have a humongous p*ssup!
Having offloaded all our heavy cases do we have to lug them all to the hotel or are there secure lockups at the airport.
Having offloaded all our heavy cases do we have to lug them all to the hotel or are there secure lockups at the airport.
May 22nd 2004, 8:33 pm
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There are four location(open for 24 hours) at the following sites. They are situated at:
Unaccompanied Baggage/Left Baggage (Non Transit Area)
Terminal 1 - Basement West #B21-62
Terminal 2 - Arrival Meeting Hall North #016/24
Left Baggage (Transit Area - Please do not clear immigration)
Terminal 1 - Departure Transit Lounge East Level 2 #021-19
Terminal 2 - Departure Transit Lounge South, Level 2 #026-068
The charges for the baggage is according to the size and it is based on a 24 hours block basis per bag. Below are the rates:
Size Rate of 24 hours-block Subsequent 24 hours block
Cabin Bag SGD$3.15 SGD$4.20
Suitcase SGD$4.20 SGD$5.25
Odd Size SGD$8.40 SGD$10.50
The payment could be made in cash (Singapore dollars or US, Euros, Aust, Stg,) or credit card.
Unaccompanied Baggage/Left Baggage (Non Transit Area)
Terminal 1 - Basement West #B21-62
Terminal 2 - Arrival Meeting Hall North #016/24
Left Baggage (Transit Area - Please do not clear immigration)
Terminal 1 - Departure Transit Lounge East Level 2 #021-19
Terminal 2 - Departure Transit Lounge South, Level 2 #026-068
The charges for the baggage is according to the size and it is based on a 24 hours block basis per bag. Below are the rates:
Size Rate of 24 hours-block Subsequent 24 hours block
Cabin Bag SGD$3.15 SGD$4.20
Suitcase SGD$4.20 SGD$5.25
Odd Size SGD$8.40 SGD$10.50
The payment could be made in cash (Singapore dollars or US, Euros, Aust, Stg,) or credit card.
May 22nd 2004, 8:45 pm
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Originally posted by debsy
Swimming pool & shower S$13.52
Gym & shower S$13.52
Have a look at this:
http://www.changi.airport.com.sg/cha...=1085170953682
Swimming pool & shower S$13.52
Gym & shower S$13.52
Have a look at this:
http://www.changi.airport.com.sg/cha...=1085170953682
WOW!!! Really impressed with Singapore airport, had no idea they had so much to do. It's about time the airports in the UK got up to speed!
May 22nd 2004, 9:13 pm
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Re: Whats to do in Singapore Airport?
Originally posted by Tonyonthemove
We've got just under two hours to kill at Singapore Airport enroute to Perth and were wondering if any one has any recommendations of how to spend the time - other then getting p*ssed!
We like the idea of going for a swim, to get the blood pumping again, at the transit hotel. Does anyone know how much it costs, if we'll have enough time and if the lockers are big enough for a decent amount of hand luggage (including a wedding dress).
Any ideas greatfully accepted. Cheers
We've got just under two hours to kill at Singapore Airport enroute to Perth and were wondering if any one has any recommendations of how to spend the time - other then getting p*ssed!
We like the idea of going for a swim, to get the blood pumping again, at the transit hotel. Does anyone know how much it costs, if we'll have enough time and if the lockers are big enough for a decent amount of hand luggage (including a wedding dress).
Any ideas greatfully accepted. Cheers
you'd never know its my favourite airport would you
May 22nd 2004, 9:18 pm
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Re: Whats to do in Singapore Airport?
Originally posted by helinuk
I don't think you'll have time to do much more than a swim or a shower by the time you take into account disembarking and waiting in departure lounge again for your flight?!. Shame because its a lovely airport to wander around. Remember leg exercises to keep circulation going - a good excuse to walk around the duty free shops, orchid displays and a bar or two
you'd never know its my favourite airport would you
I don't think you'll have time to do much more than a swim or a shower by the time you take into account disembarking and waiting in departure lounge again for your flight?!. Shame because its a lovely airport to wander around. Remember leg exercises to keep circulation going - a good excuse to walk around the duty free shops, orchid displays and a bar or two
you'd never know its my favourite airport would you
That's a good one, I'll tell my other half that I NEED to go round ALL the duty free shops to make sure I do my leg exercises!!
Must make a couple of little stops to pay for items on the way out of the shops though! lol.
May 22nd 2004, 9:51 pm
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Hi
Changi airport is really just a big shopping mall. It even has two golf shops!
Singapore airlines developed with the realisation that if lots of People could be persuaded to stop over in Singapore they would spend lots of money.
That's why they do cheap stopover deals and give you lots of discount vouchers.
Orchard street is full of shops, mainly designer outlets and 'bargain' electrical and photographic shops.
A jetlagged traveller is no match for a singaporean salesman. Don't buy anything unless you know it's true worth. Be warned!!!
Saying that I have stopped over in Singapore several times and it is nice for a day or two. Just be careful if looking for 'bargains'.
G
Changi airport is really just a big shopping mall. It even has two golf shops!
Singapore airlines developed with the realisation that if lots of People could be persuaded to stop over in Singapore they would spend lots of money.
That's why they do cheap stopover deals and give you lots of discount vouchers.
Orchard street is full of shops, mainly designer outlets and 'bargain' electrical and photographic shops.
A jetlagged traveller is no match for a singaporean salesman. Don't buy anything unless you know it's true worth. Be warned!!!
Saying that I have stopped over in Singapore several times and it is nice for a day or two. Just be careful if looking for 'bargains'.
G
May 22nd 2004, 9:56 pm
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Originally posted by Grayling
Hi
Changi airport is really just a big shopping mall. It even has two golf shops!
Singapore airlines developed with the realisation that if lots of People could be persuaded to stop over in Singapore they would spend lots of money.
That's why they do cheap stopover deals and give you lots of discount vouchers.
Orchard street is full of shops, mainly designer outlets and 'bargain' electrical and photographic shops.
A jetlagged traveller is no match for a singaporean salesman. Don't buy anything unless you know it's true worth. Be warned!!!
Saying that I have stopped over in Singapore several times and it is nice for a day or two. Just be careful if looking for 'bargains'.
G
Hi
Changi airport is really just a big shopping mall. It even has two golf shops!
Singapore airlines developed with the realisation that if lots of People could be persuaded to stop over in Singapore they would spend lots of money.
That's why they do cheap stopover deals and give you lots of discount vouchers.
Orchard street is full of shops, mainly designer outlets and 'bargain' electrical and photographic shops.
A jetlagged traveller is no match for a singaporean salesman. Don't buy anything unless you know it's true worth. Be warned!!!
Saying that I have stopped over in Singapore several times and it is nice for a day or two. Just be careful if looking for 'bargains'.
G
Thanks for the advice, I'll try and remember it, honest!!
