4 Boutique Staycations to shake up the romance this Valentine’s Day
PUBLISHED January 22nd, 2014 12:41 am | UPDATED January 19th, 2016 03:54 pm
If all the usual staycation suspects leave you feeling a little unamorous this Valentine’s Day, look to a new breed of boutique hotels which provide thoughtful and quirky finishing touches from cupcakes to in-pool movie nights. We’ve snuffled out four boutique staycations to add a little spice to your Valentine’s Day…
Hotel Clover 769 North Bridge Road
Located in the heart of Kampong Glam, this heritage property makes the perfect backdrop for a romantic getaway in the Arab Quarter where you can take in all the exotic sights, tastes and sounds before retreating to the comfort of your suite. Spend the night in the Clover Lavish suite and get started with sweet treats, including decadent red velvet cupcakes from Plain Vanilla Bakery along with chocolates and sparkling wine, before rounding things off with a relaxing soak in your private outdoor Jacuzzi complete with sensuous bubbles courtesy of Harnn’s scents.
A Magical Escape Package at Hotel Clover 769 North Bridge Road is priced SGD $428++ per couple. For enquiries and reservations please call 6340 1860. For more information see the Hotel Clover website here.
Ceylon House
Did you know that the favourite Eastie hangouts Rabbit Carrot Gun and The Trenchard Arms recently added five individually-designed boutique suites to their Joo Chiat shophouses in the form of Ceylon House? Promising an elegant staycation fuelled with delicious food and drink including a three-course sharing dinner for two packed full of Brit-inspired gastro delights, bottle of sparkling wine, a lazy laid-back brunch and that all important late check out for extra nooky time.
The Ceylon House Valentine’s Staycation is priced at $498++ per couple. For enquiries and reservations please call 6348 8568. For more information see the Rabbit Carrot Gun website here.
Hotel Re!
If you’re in the mood for some Austin Powers-esque retro love this Valentine’s and want to go all out, then bag yourself a suite at Hotel Re!, located at the base of Pearl’s Hill – a stone’s throw away from China Town. We’re talking serious retro love with pimp themed suites decked out in gold, silver and bronze complete with round water bed, jacuzzi bathtub and revolving console making for a very foxy night of romance. If you can’t stretch to a suite (though hey you only live once right?), opt to a more affordable psychedelic-inspired premier room (pictured above).
The Themed Sweets are available from $508++ per night, Premier Rooms are available from $228++ . For enquiries and reservations please call 6827 8220. For more information see the Hotel Re! website here.
Quincy Hotel
If you’re after something sleek and trendy, then the Quincy Hotel, tucked away round the back of Orchard and voted the Trendiest Hotel in Asia in the Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Award might be the one to steal your heart away. Delay your Valentine’s by one day and check in on the Saturday to enjoy a complimentary fruit tart making class with your loved one (prior registration required), a movie night by/in the pool as well as a sparkling bottle of Bottega to your room, dinner at Modesto’s and complimentary evening cocktails.
The Valentine’s Day @ Quincy staycation is priced at from $338 ++ per couple. For enquiries and reservations please call 6496 7699. For more information see the Hotel Quincy website here.
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