Update, October 2026
Changi Airport now lists the Terminal 3 transit hotel as the Changi Transit Hotel, on Level 3 next to the movie theatre (Changi Airport). My stay, room and rates are from 2014.
Around the world in First Class (2014)
As I mentioned in my previous posts in this trip report, I was traveling with my parents. That meant that finding a convenient transit hotel location trumped everything else during our 14 hour layover, and the transit hotel fit that bill. We booked it when we got to the airport, and the cost was about $124 for the 8 hours we had the room (double occupancy). It was a steep price, but we literally were paying for convenience. Prices at the time I booked were $92 for a 6 hour block plus another $16 for each additional hour.
The Room
The room was as no-frills of a room as I’ve ever been in, while also providing the bare essentials. There were two single/twin-size beds and a small TV that pretty much made the room what it was.
It was pretty dark and quiet in the room, so I headed over to the window to check out the view. Then I laughed out loud.
I should have known given the location of the room, but the “window” curtains hid only the wall behind it. It was there simply as a way to make the room feel more normal, and I suppose it did until you realize that you’re in a box of a room with no window.
There was also some coffee/tea on one of the tables in the room, which we also didn’t use.
The bathroom was decent sized and included a shower, toilet, and single sink. The only noteworthy part here is that there was a small 4″ step down from the room to the bathroom, something easily forgotten and potentially dangerous when one is tired from a travel day.
Bottom Line
Otherwise, this stay was very uneventful. It’s next door to the free movie theater and a short walk to the SilverKris lounge. The terminal is huge though be sure to allow yourself plenty of time to get to your next flight if you’re going straight from this hotel.
Next up, a quick tour of the Singapore Airlines First Class Lounge!
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I stayed here during my trip to SIN this year. My flight arrived late at night and I didnt want to spend money or points on a hotel room for my arrival night. Exiting the airport in the morning was great as there was no one at customs. I would definitely stay here again.
Wow, I thought my room at the Serenediva hotel in Sri Lanka’s airport was no-frills! This was truly is no-frills! Thanks for the review, though. I have given thought to this hotel on a couple of layovers but never pulled the trigger. Now, at least, I know what it looks like!
Haha I’m surprised it’s less interesting than the one in Sri Lanka!