Hello, I’m wondering if the community here (especially those that travel with children) have any experience with the airport lounges in Singapore…
I recently took advantage of the DragonPass, thanks to a recent post on here. I am a complete newbie to airport lounges, but with a longish layover in Singapore coming up (Brisbane to London) I thought it would be worth checking out.
I’m traveling with my partner plus a 1 and 3 year old, and obviously don’t want to crash a lounge with mostly business travellers. Are there any that have decent family rooms, or are particularly welcoming of children? I think the Dragon Pass gives you a few choices.
Any other things to do to kill time (approx 5 hours) with toddlers in the airport? It’s not our first time doing long-haul with toddlers, but any recommendations are still appreciated!
My 2 cents on this. Other’s may be able to help you with specific lounge advice.
Changi Airport is one of my favourite airports. Optimistically, I wouldn’t mind spending a day there. There is much to see there.
Look up the airport website. This is one of the most kid-friendly airport. There are much to see and explore: Gardens, Children Playgrounds, interactive areas, etc.
There is one playground particularly close to SATS Special Service Lounge (Level 2). I believe you may have access to this lounge on Dragon Pass.
b) Plaza Premium lounge access using Priority Pass gives about 2hrs access per person, unofficially you may be able to stretch it to 3+hrs.
c) I have also used the T1 Plaza Premium Lounge, and noted that they did have a small “family/resting” room about the size of a medium office cubicle. Could not enter as it was locked, and staff suggested I pay first before having a squizz. Looks like SGD 180 for 3hrs, from the website: https://www.plaza-network.com/location_detail?airport=Singapore Changi Airport&city=Singapore
d) What w-hiew has suggested above may be worthwhile, if you are keen to bring the family in tow out to city, which requires clearing and reentering immigrations + waiting for the cabs etc.
e) Long story short, assuming the timing & arrangements are not convenient for all of the above; can I personally suggest using one of the transit hotels? (link below) That way I was able to get my family to sleep for a proper 8hrs (T1 Family SGD 160 + SGD 40 for addtl 2hrs) without the hassle of immigration and luggage, as well as a proper shower, rest & breakfast from a midnight arrival at SIN.
I would personally prefer to arrive at my holiday destination refreshed and healthy, rather than jetlagged with my immune systems worn down but horses for courses eh?
Thank you w-heiw and robert07…that’s some great advice. I did have more of a look around the airport website and it looks like there are some great amenities on offer, including playgrounds. Nothing I ever paid attention to when travelling there pre-kids! We go in and out of T1 (QF and BA), and with 5 hours to kill we won’t go into the city. I also like the transit hotel suggestion. I’ve heard elsewhere that you can pay around $10 to use the hotel pool if you aren’t a guest. I’m not sure the smallish family room would really be useful for us, that’s good info to have about it’s size I’m still quite anxious to check-out the lounges on offer, but perhaps I can sneak off and leave my partner and kids at the playground while I do!
but horses for courses eh?
I’m still quite anxious to check-out the lounges on offer, but perhaps I can sneak off and leave my partner and kids at the playground while I do!