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ACCLAIMEDSTAYCATION SINGAPOREHave you ever wondered what exactly is a staycation and how did it came about? Is staycation an actual word or is it just a local slang? And really, what does this word, staycation, really entails and should be expected of, especially in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic that's happening right at our door step in Singapore today? You might have a question or two that relates to this, perhaps even more so on who we, Staycation Singapore .SG, really are. Well, we are glad that you asked and we can't wait to let you in on the know for this TOP of the charts, favorite activity for Singaporeans TODAY. Let's jump in!
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RECOMMENDEDT HotelAre you looking to go on a long due, well deserved staycation break right here in Singapore? Perhaps somewhere you could immerse yourself in nothing but pure enjoyment and luxury living, just for that few days. It might well be some pampering that you have owed yourself and your loved ones for quite awhile now. Take a step back, take your minds off all the stress, the work and the boss. Now, let us give you a glimpse, of what we have prepared in store for you, only the best.
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Welcome to our humble site Staycation Singapore .SG. If you are looking to go on a Singapore staycation trip NOW that it's allowed under the gradual opening of post circuit breaker phase 2, you cannot be at a better place for a good read-up!
Choosing a right accommodation, whether it is in the context of a staycation with Singapore hotels or hotels in a foreign land, is of a paramount importance in making or breaking a holiday experience. Do you agree?
Just imagine, what would be a fun day out shopping and sight seeing, during a staycation trip, when you come back to your hotel, to a non-functioning water heater during a chilly end of the year period? Or perhaps having to face a lagging or even non-connecting WIFI network in your hotel room, just when you are about ready to Face-time your mum to tell her how exciting your day has gone? Any of that sounds familiar?
So now, let us go into exactly what makes or breaks a pleasant stay for a staycation trip? What you, as a paying customer, should be looking out for while searching through the latest Singapore staycation hotel deals or when you are reading through online reviews. From this, we would be able to deduce why some Singapore hotels, despite having pricey tags on them, get local returning customers for staycations as well as foreign visitors, and why the other hotels are seemingly interested in only offering one-time visiting passes to the guests.
Choosing a right accommodation, whether it is in the context of a staycation with Singapore hotels or hotels in a foreign land, is of a paramount importance in making or breaking a holiday experience. Do you agree?
Just imagine, what would be a fun day out shopping and sight seeing, during a staycation trip, when you come back to your hotel, to a non-functioning water heater during a chilly end of the year period? Or perhaps having to face a lagging or even non-connecting WIFI network in your hotel room, just when you are about ready to Face-time your mum to tell her how exciting your day has gone? Any of that sounds familiar?
So now, let us go into exactly what makes or breaks a pleasant stay for a staycation trip? What you, as a paying customer, should be looking out for while searching through the latest Singapore staycation hotel deals or when you are reading through online reviews. From this, we would be able to deduce why some Singapore hotels, despite having pricey tags on them, get local returning customers for staycations as well as foreign visitors, and why the other hotels are seemingly interested in only offering one-time visiting passes to the guests.
CUSTOMER SERVICEA hotel business is predominantly a customer service oriented industry. Guests pay to not only have an accommodation but also to have a good time and to be treated well. Some times it could just be a simple smile from the concierge that makes your day; or a verbal congratulatory over the check-in counter during your anniversary stay, that makes everything seems right. Having a unique customer first experience certainly etches one's memory and makes it hard not to return for another visit, staycation or not. Online reviews is, and will continue to be the No.1 go-to tools in finding Singapore hotels with a good CS sense.
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LOCATIONOne of the top factors for holidays makers in choosing a hotel stay. Imagine all you have to do is to walk out of the hotel entrance and there you are, right smack in the middle of the country's bustling famous shopping strip. Or perhaps a short train ride from the substation next door is all it takes for you to reach multiple sight seeing destinations, all within a span of 5-10 mins. Wouldn't that sound nice? This will probably fulfill what most would consider an ideal staycation or vacation: lesser time, money and energy spend on traveling so that more could be used on what matters.
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FACILITIESHaving a full range of facilities ready for guest use is a considerably important factor for many when choosing Singapore hotels for a staycation trip. We understand you may have a routine that has to be continued in spite of being on a break. It could be a daily work out that one has to commit at a well-equipped gym, or a daily swim that breaks the morning for an early waking guest. Having a slew of indoor facilities proper and ready is extremely important, especially so on days where one may not be able to venture out far during a less than compromising weather or even last minute changes of itinerary plans to the staycation trip.
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SERVICESAll services mandated by hotels share a common goal. And that is to ensure the staying guests are having a splash and getting all the help that they required at any given time. The common hotel services would include room services (24 hrs), concierge services (24 hrs) and even laundry cleaning services. Services that vary in availability at hotels may include airport transfers; FREE ferry trips between hotels and attractions; or even dry-cleaning and ironing services. However, it is also of the utmost importance that one diligently keep tabs on which of these services are provided free of charge by the hotel and which of those that are actually chargeable. This is to avoid getting any surprises during a staycation trip; like getting a bill presented when one is checking out.
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ROOMSThe average traveler spends about 8-12 hours per day in his or her hotel room when out on any trip. Statistically, this would mean that almost half of an entire holiday (or staycation in this case) could be spend within the four walls of a hotel room! As such it is no secret that most boutique hotels in Singapore do make a concerted effort in placing strong emphasis on having rooms that are relatable and comfortable, even to a point of luxury living if guests are willing to pay more. Nuances of details a hotel would care to pay attention to includes: International cable channels with in-house movies selection; quality food and snack bar with branded products and coffee making machines for coffee lovers; in-room Jacuzzi tubs for a relaxing ME time at the end of a long day out and many others.
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WIFIJust two to three decades ago, this probably would not have matter much. The notion and actual introduction of WIFI only came about in the year 1997. Since then, just barely 25 years old, it has now become an integral part of our everyday lives, so much so that it is probably a crime to find a hotelier not offering WIFI network as part of it services. To be clear however, what we are muddling about is not simply just having WIFI services within the hotel grounds. But rather, having strong WIFI connections that are available to ALL guest rooms and are of stable and quality connections. It is Staycation Singapore .SG's speculation that this is a growing reason why guests may be picking a hotel (staycation or vacation overseas alike) over another as we grow more dependency on technology.
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SAFETYWhether it is in the context of having a staycation in Singapore hotels or a vacation elsewhere, safety is possibly one of the most important factors in dictating one's choice of hotel selection. For a start, nobody in the right mind would want to stay in hotels that are located in a seedy or dodgy neighborhood. It's in our belief that given a choice, anyone would rather book a place that they could return to safely after a late night's supper or one that they could conveniently grab drinks from its nearby stores during the wee hours of the night. In addition, having security features like a 24 hours concierge and also security tap cards for all operating lifts, would be of the most assuring for all potential guests looking for a staycation accommodation.
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FOODThey say Singaporeans are real foodies. We are capable of queuing for hours just to savor a taste of the famous eatery or spending good money on food willingly and repeatedly. Likewise, when choosing Singapore hotels for your staycation trip, it would be a great idea to first check out if there's any nice food around the vicinity of the hotels. And if you are fortunate enough, hidden gems may even be located directly within the hotel compounds. Some of which may provide for the hotel guests directly, notably breakfast meals that come along with each stay. We would strongly encourage you to read up more on reviews left by guests. And if food choices matters to you, you may want to jot this down for the next staycation booking!
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PROBLEMS SOLVERIn a day to day running of hotel operations, there are bound to be issues or problems faced by guests that may require assistance from the operating business, especially its front line staffers. When a hotel shows that it has employed capable/effective problem solvers or otherwise, it's hard for word not to get out into the open. Snippets of such incidents do flow through the crawling arms of the worldwide web in the form of online reviews by guests on 3rd party travel sites or traveling forums. This online information is accumulative, visible and could be found easily with little effort spent. Hence, if this is a deciding factor for you, we would advise some due diligence check before a staycation booking confirmation.
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