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Novotel/Mercure on Stevens
How many rooms? 254 (Novotel) and 518 (Mercure)
How much? From now until Mar 31, book a room with breakfast for two at Novotel Singapore from B5,050/night or B3,765/night at Mercure Singapore.
Why stay there? This much bang for buck’s hard to find in Singapore. The Mercure rooms might be small, but they’re modern, tasteful and close to Little India and Chinatown.
Yotel
How many rooms? 610, and they call them “cabins.”
How much? From around B4,300/night for the “premium” category with adjustable beds, rain showers and mood lighting.
Why stay there? This London-born, tech-savvy brand crosses the Japanese capsule concept with first-class airline travel. Plus there’s a pool, gym and co-working space.
Andaz
How many rooms? 342
How much? Starting from B9,000/night
Why stay there? Hyatt’s boutique brand is wandering distance from Little India, Marina Bay and the historical Kampong Glam. We also dig the colorful but tasteful styling.
Sofitel Singapore City Centre
How many rooms? 220
How much? Starting from B8,980/night.
Why stay there? This skyscraper offers fantastic views, as well as interiors referencing French gardens and a 30-meter-long pool.
www.sofitel-singapore-citycentre.com
Essentials
Flights: AirAsia to Singapore from Bangkok is around B4,018 round-trip; while JetStar is about B4,587.
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