Staycation@Fairmont Singapore

Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted international travel and we ended up stuck in our tiny island since we could not travel overseas for our yearly vacation. While we are upset and disappointed, we are glad to settle for the next best alternative at a good deal. Yes, a staycation for our family at Fairmont Singapore in last Dec 2020.

Klook offered us a good deal for a 2-night stay at Fairmont for just $525 with $100 dining credits and complimentary car parking at the hotel. Conveniently located at Cityhall, the hotel is 72 storey tall. Our room is situated on the 18th floor and has a balcony that gives us a bird eye view of the Marina Bay. When nightfall, the city's view is truly mesmerizing.

Check-in was a breeze at the reception and so was the the self check-out process. The hotel was not crowded and the peacefulness really does gave me the vacation vibes. However, because of the covid-19 measures, we have to practice social distancing at the restaurants and could only visit the pool at the time slot that we've booked. The kids were a little impatient as they have to wait for their turn to swim. Other than these minor inconveniences, the staycation would be fabulous.

The room was huge, so much better than other hotels in Singapore. There is a working desk for busy parents, a lounger tucked at a corner for tired ones to rest and relax and ample of space for kids to run about. The bathroom is spacious and well equipped with rain-shower and a bathtub. Overall, the room is impeccably clean.

I have to comment that our 2 night stay at Fairmont was the next best alternative we can ask for especially during the pandemic where we can't travel to our favorite destination. As mentioned, the hotel is within walking distance to various shopping malls. We were also able to travel to Garden by the Bay via a short train ride to view the seasonal Christmas Poinsettia and visited the MBS Mall where the kids had fun sailing on a sampan.

We have our breakfast and dinner at Prego and I must say that while the breakfast choices were quite limited, the American breakfast was hearty and delicious. Kids really love them. Dinner at Prego was amazing. I personally love their pastas and pizza. Portion was big for our family of five.

Will definitely visit again for a short staycation but only if there are good deals! We still missed our travelling though but nonetheless, staycation gave us a chance to rejuvenate before resuming our hectic work schedule.

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