Tatler checks into the newly refurbished luxury hotel, located in the Marina Bay area
How do you find time to take a breather and put your mind at ease, even if it’s just for short period of time? For many in Singapore, it seems like hotel staycations have become the best option. It’s a great way to cure your wanderlust and give yourself a well-deserved break amid the global Covid-19 pandemic that has forced most of us to work from home.
With travel restrictions in place, there are those who may prefer to spend their time taking part in outdoor activities, going on local tours to rediscover Singapore, and more. I belong to the group that enjoys staycations. When I was offered the opportunity to spend a night at the recently renovated Conrad Centennial Singapore, I didn't hesitate to take it up.
The hotel reopened its doors in December 2020 so I checked in last month for a change in work environment and to give myself a little treat.
Find out more about my experience below.
First Impressions
I’m going to be honest here, I had expected snaking queues in the hotel lobby due to the uptake in staycations all over Singapore. And with the Conrad Centennial located in such a prime location, I figured I would witness a scenario like that especially since I’ve read news reports about large crowds gathering in various hotel lobbies in the city due to an overwhelming number of people trying to check into their rooms.
To my surprise, I walked into a quiet and peaceful lobby with nary a queue in sight. I had been given a specific timeframe to arrive for check-in, too, due to Covid-19 precautionary measures. Once I completed the Safe Entry requirements at the hotel entrance, I was immediately greeted by the staff at reception as well as a duty manager who kindly offered to extend my check-out time—a move that made my stay even more pleasant as I had more time to explore the hotel and its surroundings. I was checked into my room in a matter of minutes, so my stay was off to a good start.
