12 hour layover in Changi - which hotel to pick?

[SBD]

Hello,

I'll have 12 hours in Changi during a BNE-SIN-JFK journey in early June.

The flight from BNE (SQ 266) arrives 12:10am, connection (SQ24) departs at12:10pm, so I've got exactly 12 hours and want to sleep before the 18 hour flight to NY.

Which airside hotel should I pick? I think I depart Terminal 3 - should I pick the one in that terminal (Ambassador Transit Hotel)? Are there cheaper, more capsule-style options in the airport?

Grateful for ideas, advice, and suggestions (on this or related subjects).

Also, what lounge will I expect in Singapore, and what lounge in Brisbane? (VA Gold; the BNE-SIN-JFK itinerary is a Velocity reward in business).

Thank you,

SBD

 

[daft009]

6hrs in ambassador or aerotel. Then head out landside (takes 30sec with Aussie passport ) and checkout Jewel next door.

Then back into the silver Kris lounge as you're flying in J

Seems there are some nap pods in jewel but it's landside

 

[sudoer]

I recently had an 8.5 hour SQ/SQ transit. We ended up going with the landside Crowne Plaza next to the T3 check-in desks - and didn't regret it.

The cost was about $100 more than the airside T2/T3 options, but the room was proper 5 star quality, spacious, and had a decent view of the runway. The bedding was particularly good.

From the room to my T3 gate security took about 10 min. There's also a bridge to the Jewel which was a good opportunity to get some steps in.

If you're an IHG member you can also earn/burn points here. Definitely worth considering for such a long transit.

 

[Quickstatus]

Go landslide Crowne Plaza

 

[SBD]

Thank you, daft009, sudoer, Quickstatus - much obliged.

If I clear immigration to enter Singapore can I do this while my luggage is still checked through to JFK? Just affects the carry-on packing somewhat.

 

[daft009]

Thank you, daft009, sudoer, Quickstatus - much obliged.

If I clear immigration to enter Singapore can I do this while my luggage is still checked through to JFK? Just affects the carry-on packing somewhat.

Yeah. Keep some clothes in your hand luggage.