Stay + vacation = Staycation”

The idea of you having a holiday in your own country rather than abroad. Heading overseas would definitely be preferred by everyone but not everyone has that luxury to do so all the time.

Some days you just would like to relax and unwind with your loved ones in a new environment without distractions.

TL;DR: THE BEST HOTELS FOR STAYCATIONS UNDER $150

Looking for a quick weekend escape that’s under $150?

Here’re some options we found!

THE GREAT MADRAS

This is a little out of the budget but if you feel like you should treat yourself, this is definitely worth your consideration. At $150/night, you get to make your picturesque dream a reality.

The Great Madras is honestly just a bonus, it gets pricier as the rooms get prettier (applies for every hotel actually). But you get more photos to post on your Instagram to flaunt your escapade!

KEONG SAIK HOTEL

Keong Saik Hotel has managed to preserve its hotel to match the rich history behind the building and even the once-infamous street name. The interior design will bring you back in time to those days where rickshaw pullers are still a thing.

It is said that you can expect to be treated with the level of hospitality that rich Chinese towkays who patronise these shophouses get.

*Towkays – a Mandarin term for the rich businessmen

ARTON BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Modern, chic, and clean, Arton Boutique Hotel is great for staycations, especially with its strategic location. Situated just 10 minutes away from Lavender MRT station, the hotel is located within walking distance to Mustafa centre, a 24-hour shopping mall!

HOTEL KAI

If you aren’t looking for a romantic staycation, Hotel Kai boasts mini hotel rooms that are unique and tastefully decorated. Located at the heart of Purvis Street, you will be right in the middle of Singapore’s hustle and bustle, with lots of good food surrounding the area.

HOTEL MONO

Hotel Mono puts on a compelling front: when you look at the 46-room hotel from the outside, it is dressed in a charming, minimalistic coat of black and white. Located in Chinatown, Hotel Mono is a chic hideaway set in six, historical shophouses. The place is decorated with pristine white walls and bold, black and brown furnishing.

Room rates here usually range above a hundred, but if you book it in advance, you should be able to get a room from $95. Boasting only the minimal, this no-frills hotel is equipped with great amenities, such as a King Koil spring bed, and an overhead rain shower.

HOTEL NUVE, BUGIS

Being at the heart of the city, you get to head down for a movie or even shopping! Nestled in the heart of Arab Streets, there are many bars and restaurants that open till late to maximise your leisure.

Hotel NuVe had conserved the shophouses really well, that allows the shophouse-experience to live on for younger generations to experience.

SANDPIPER HOTEL

Targeted at savvy singles, couples and families who want to ‘walk and talk’ and experience Singapore, the Sandpiper will be the ideal choice. Located conveniently at the Dunlop Street, the area is notified as conserved to preserve the history of yesteryear. Colour palates for the hotel are mostly muted and pastel, which gives a sense of serenity.

KAM LENG HOTEL – THE CHEAPEST OPTION!

It may not be the most IG-worthy, but Kam Leng is one of the more affordable boutique hotels with adequate amenities.

And if you’re a foodie, the hotel is situated along Jalan Besar where many popular cafes are just a stone’s throw away.