Top 8 Chinese New Year Staycations for 2015
PUBLISHED February 12th, 2015 10:00 pm | UPDATED January 19th, 2016 03:11 pm
If you’re a little late in booking your Chinese New Year staycations, chill. We’ve done the legwork for you by scouring hotel sites (and pretending to reserve the rooms ourselves for the long weekend) and complied our list of eight best hotels with Lunar New Year specials you can still check into this festive season. You’re welcome!
The Quincy Hotel
Want everything to be taken care of on your staycation? This multi-award winning boutique hotel is your best bet. On top of a 25% discount on room rates, their Lunar New Year promotion also includes buffet breakfast for two, all-day light refreshments by Dean & DeLuca and Modesto’s, complimentary in-room mini-bar, unlimited Wi-Fi, and evening cocktails! Plus, the hotel is a five-minute stroll away from the main Orchard Road belt so you have everything you’ll need at your doorstep.
Price: from $218++ per night, valid for stays till 1 March 2015. Book by 15 February 2015.
The Quincy Hotel is located at 22 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore 228517. Book online or call 6738 5888.
Marina Mandarin
To experience the festivities without house-hopping like crazy this Lunar New Year, check into Marina Mandarin, which is in close proximity to Gardens by the Bay, River Hong Bao, and the Suntec Fountain of Wealth. The package gives you quite a big discount off best available rates, breakfast for two at AquaMarine and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Price: from $247++ per night, valid for stays till 28 February 2015
Marina Mandarin is located at 6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594. Book online or email [email protected].
Amara Singapore
If you’re looking for some peace and quiet this Lunar New Year, check into the recently refurbished Amara Singapore since it’s in the CBD. Not only do you get accommodation in the Deluxe room, their Springtime Getaway package includes breakfast for two at Element, high speed Internet access, complimentary digital international newspapers, and special shopping perks at 100 AM next door.
Price: from $188++ per night, valid for stays 13 February to 1 March 2015
Amara Singapore is located at 165 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088539. Book online, call 6879 2622, or email [email protected].
Concorde Hotel
In our opinion, Concorde Hotel is one of the most underrated hotels in Singapore given its location. Besides the standard breakfast for two and free Wi-Fi, their package includes 25% discount on the hotel’s F&B outlets, a complimentary City Tour for two and 10% discount on attractions at the Hotel Tour Desk. Basically, this is where to book if you want to play tourist this CNY.
Price: from $168++ per night, valid for stays till 8 March 2015, minimum two nights.
Concorde Hotel is located at 100 Orchard Road, Singapore 238840. Book online, call 6739 8303, or email [email protected].
Park Hotel Clarke Quay
Usher in the Year of the Goat at Park Hotel Clarke Quay – each room at this property features modern baroque furnishing, elevated ceilings, and full-length bay windows that treat you to scintillating views of the Singapore River or the glittering cityscape. The deal here: book three consecutive nights and get the last night free!
Price: from $153++ per night, valid for stays 13-24 February 2015. Book by 13 February 2015.
Park Hotel Clarke Quay is located at 1 Unity St, Singapore 237983. Book online or call 6593 8899.
Carlton City
This four-star hotel’s offer might be one of the least enticing since they’re only throwing in a pair of movie tickets and complimentary Wi-Fi. At least their rooms are pretty and their Posturepedic King mattresses ensure good sleeps.
Price: from $188++ per night, valid for stays 13-28 February 2015
Carlton City is located at 1 Gopeng Street, Singapore 078862. Book online, call 6632 8888, or email [email protected]
Hotel Fort Canning
Retreat to Hotel Fort Canning this CNY, which sits amidst the serene, lush greenery of Fort Canning Park. Their special package includes breakfast for two, 10% off the a la carte menu at The Glass House Restaurant, complimentary evening drinks from 6-7pm at the Private Lounge, Wi-Fi access, and free parking.
Price: from $288++ per night, valid for stays 15 February – 7 March 2015
Hotel Fort Canning is located at 11 Canning Walk, Singapore 178881. Book online or call 6559 6769.
Swissotel Merchant Court
Swissotel’s Chinese New Year Celebration package features an 18% discount off their best available rates and guests will be welcomed with a traditional Lucky Red Envelope upon check in, in which a surprise gift will be enclosed. Guests will also get to go in a draw to win the grand prize of a mystery Swissotel holiday.
Price: from $201++ per night, valid for stays till 28 February 2015.
Swissotel Merchant Court is located at 20 Merchant Road, Singapore 058281. Book online or call 6337 2288.
Top Image: Marina Mandarin (L) and The Quincy Hotel (R)
