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Aerotel Changi Airport Singapore Review

AEROTEL CHANGI AIRPORT : High Quality Transit Accommodation / REVIEW

by travellerczech, posted in HOTEL REVIEWS

AEROTEL @Changi Airport T1 / Singapore – REVIEW

Overview :

Surviving those “red eye” flights with long layovers it’s not fun! Hanging around airports and counting hours to the next connecting flight ? Not anymore … catch up on your sleep and re-fresh at the transit Aerotel Changi Airport!

6 hours extendable time slots, flexible rates, quiet rooms and outdoor pool did the trick ( well, for me at least). I have felt like a human again and arrived to my final destination fresh and energetic, ready to explore!

Striking a pose 🙂
Lobby Aerotel Changi Airport Singapore Review
Logo Aerotel Changi Airport Singapore Review
Lobby Aerotel Changi Airport Singapore Review

Location : 10/10

Aerotel is conveniently located above Gate 41 / Level 3 / Departures Terminal 1.

Aerotel Changi Airport Singapore Review
Aerotel Changi Airport Singapore Review
Aerotel Changi Airport Singapore Review
Aerotel Changi Airport Singapore Review

Style : 9/10

Modern, fresh and very inviting. Loved the open spaces, views over the runway and comfortable furniture.

Eye pleasing tones of green, beige and grey. Natural textures and calming interior makes this place a real retreat after and before another long ( or short ) flight !

Aerotel Changi Airport Singapore Review
Aerotel Changi Airport Singapore Review
Aerotel Changi Airport Singapore Review
Aerotel Changi Airport Singapore Review

Rooms : 8/10

Simple, contemporary, super clean and quiet. Rooms have no window, but that’s exactly what you need, to quickly fell into blissful sleep.

Practical bathroom equipped with all necessary toiletries, and the slippers … so soft 🙂

There was no bright alarm clocks or annoying LED lights, just perfectly pitch black and peaceful.

Aerotel Changi Airport Singapore Review
Aerotel Changi Airport Singapore Review
Aerotel Changi Airport Singapore Review
Aerotel Changi Airport Singapore Review

Service & Facilities : 10/10

The best part…outdoor pool, mini gym and bar with tasty Singaporean Sling on special offer 🙂 What else would you need from transit accommodation…

Free Wi-Fi in all areas.

Aerotel Changi Airport Singapore Review
Aerotel Changi Airport Singapore Review
Aerotel Changi Airport Singapore Review
Aerotel Changi Airport Singapore Review
Aerotel Changi Airport Singapore Review
Aerotel Changi Airport Singapore Review
Aerotel Changi Airport Singapore Review

Food & Drinks : 8/10

Complimentary hot beverages, flavoured water and cookies. You can order any other items, including freshly cooked breakfast from the available menu.

Aerotel Changi Airport Singapore Review
Refreshing cucumber water and hot beverages @Aerotel Changi Airport Singapore

Value for money : 9/10

Single room 6hrs slot from USD38, extra hour +USD14

Different prices / stay package available.

Travellerczech’s Verdict : 9/10

Great rest in a peaceful, comfy room. Not too busy and few laps before my next flight made feel really refreshed…or was it the Singapore Sling ? 🙂 I will definitely use Aerotel again !

Changi award won the Best Airport award again this year, see below what activities you can enjoy while waiting for your next flight.

15 Free ( almost ) activities to do at Changi Airport :

  1. Free Singapore City Tour
  2. Zoom down on Singaporean longest slide
  3. Free Movie Theatres ( 24/7)
  4. Visit Butterfly Garden
  5. Enjoy dip in a Aerotel swimming pool ( pool entry fee only )
  6. Cactus Garden
  7. Playgrounds for kids
  8. Roof top sunflower garden
  9. Entertainment Deck with video games etc.
  10. Orchid Garden
  11. Napping and rest areas
  12. Enchanted Gardens
  13. Great variety of food and drinks
  14. Showers and Spa ( for a fee )
  15. Ocasional exhibitions

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SINGAPORE AIRLINES : Is Premium Economy Class worth it?

by travellerczech, posted in AIRLINE REVIEWS, NEWS

Singapore Airlines Premium Economy Class was introduced in January 2016 but the re-fitted B777 on DXB-SIN route became available only very recently.

Of course, I couldn’t resist and booked return flight to Singapore straight away.

The seats are looking very sexy, with its orange stitching and details across the steel coloured leather, but are they comfortable and good value for your money ? Find out below …

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The middle four seats

SIA Premium Economy Class  in ( PEC ) facts :

  • 38-inch seat pitch ( 32-inch economy )
  • 18,5 inches width ( B777 )
  • 8 inch recline
  • 2 USB ports
  • 28 seats on B777 in separate cabin
  • 2-4-2 layout
  • Flip-up padded legrest
  • 13.3 inch touch screen ( 10-inch economy )
  • Double arm rest ( no more fighting with your neighbour )
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Seats have attractive design and 13.3 inch touch screen

Additional passengers benefits :

  • Book the cook – online pre-booking of your favourite dish
  • Priority check-in and boarding
  • Champagne during flight
  • Generous luggage allowance
  • Noise canceling head-set
  • Big blanket and pillow
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Panoramic shot of the entire cabin

What I didn’t like :

  • No lounge access
  • Screens in first row are stowed in middle island and once retracted they feel a bit wobbly.
  • Screens were re-starting themselves every now and then
  • No pre-flight drink
  • Wi-Fi available only for purchase
  • AVOD is not as easy to navigate through ( compare to Emirates )
  • Washrooms only available at the end of economy class cabin
  • Unsupervised children from economy class were let running through the premium cabin ( on many occasions )

The Verdict :

  • COMFORT – to be honest, the seats look better than they feel. They aren’t big enough, wide enough and don’t recline enough to be really comfortable.  The legrest didn’t support my feet and kept collapsing down.
  • DINING is the same as economy class plus some extra bubbly and cocktails. I was missing a bottle of water in the seat. The service is excellent, but that applies for any SIA class.
  • VALUE  – Of course these seats are better then the economy ones, but economy in SIA is excellent anyway, so I would use PEC only if there is a special offer on or for a long -haul night flight ( 8hrs + )

 

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Detail of the seat with pillow and blanket

Photo Gallery :

Re-fitted B777-300
Detail of the back of the seat
Orange pillow and stitching
USB and TV in middle island ( front row only )
Detail with touch remote
Front row with “TV island “
Blanket, Menu and Amenity Kit ( socks and toothbrush )
38″ Legroom
Singapore sling and nuts after take-off
Table
Space for bottle of water ( my own bottle )
TV Island detail
USB
Flight route channel
Lay-out 2-4-2
Buttons for recline and legrest
Personal reading lamp
Handrest in middle two seats goes up…good for travelling couples
Detail of touch screen remote
Legrest
Additional USB in the armrest
Wi-Fi
Dinner time …
Never enough of this …
Remote
Footrest
Snack time
Ice cream treat after dinner
Pocket for personal stuff
Seat pocket
The legroom isn’t that huge after all
Front row offering unlimited space
Cushions are decent size
Another round of nuts and G&T
Dinner nr.2

 

Premium Economy seats are available on all A380 and most B777-300 aircrafts flying to :

  • Los Angeles (LAX)
  • New York (JFK)
  • Frankfurt (FRA)
  • Tokyo (NRT)
  • Sydney (SYD)
  • London (LHR)
  • Zurich (ZRH)
  • Paris (CDG)
  • New Delhi (DEL)
  • Mumbai (BOM)
  • Beijing (PEK)
  • Shanghai (PVG) & Dubai (DXB)

10 MUST SEE ATTRACTIONS IN SINGAPORE – CLICK HERE !

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