Monday, October 22, 2007

First International Brand-Name Hotel Being Built At Changi Airport

Source : Channel NewsAsia, 22 October 2007

The first international brand-name hotel is being built at Changi Airport - right next to the new Terminal 3.

The S$90 million Crowne Plaza Changi Airport will open its doors in late March.

The new hotel will boast more than 300 rooms, featuring Asian yet multicultural design concepts.

A Singapore design company is working on the hotel's concept, which will have a unique combination.

Mark Winterton, General Manager, Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, said, "What we want to achieve is to take elements of both a city centre hotel and a resort hotel, which hasn't been seen at an airport before."

Thus, some rooms will have elements of a tropical theme.

The hotel will also house courtyards with rainforest gardens and a shaded pool.

Mr Winterton said, "All the meeting rooms are designed like a jungle (with a) tropical feel."

The hotel is mainly targeting the corporate market and is working closely with the Singapore Expo and Changi Business Park.

Its location - right next to the new Terminal 3 - is also expected to be a big draw.

The hotel connects to the MRT and Changi people mover system.

There is also an added convenience for guests - two linkways connect both the Departure and Arrival Halls directly to the hotel.

The hotel expects to welcome its first customers in March next year. - CNA/ms

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