When in Singapore, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and busyness of the city. Now that remote work is the new normal and everyone’s revenge travel era is in full swing, it’s not a surprise that a lot of Filipinos fly to other countries to go on work-cations—or at least go on vacation with a little bit of work in their luggage.
If you’re visiting Singapore soon (whether for business or leisure) and you want to be able to get some work done without having to go out of your hotel looking for a cafe, we’d recommend staying at Citadines Connect Rochester Singapore.
Citadines Connect Rochester is a work-friendly hotel in Singapore managed by The Ascott Limited. This relatively new hotel—only a year old—is located in the West Singapore area, near the National University of Singapore, one-north, Holland Village, Haw Par Villa, and the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Citadines Connect Rochester is unlike the hotels you’re probably used to in Singapore—it’s situated in an area where you can explore the country’s life science, education, and dining hub. It’s also a 5-minute walk to the MRT station, so going around Singapore should be a breeze.
This hotel is a lot quieter and more serene than the ones in the shopping district. So, if you want peace, quiet, and an environment that helps with productivity, this is a great option for you.
The Serenity of Nature Combines Sophisticated Modernity
Citadines Connect Rochester offers the serenity of nature even as it stands amid the bustling Lion City. The hotel features a biophilic design that showcases Singapore’s flora in beautiful art pieces all over the hotel. You’ll also find sophisticated wooden panels sprawling along the hallways, design accents inspired by plants, greenery-themed wallpaper, and even a closer look at the carpet will show you its nature-inspired design.
It is quite refreshing to see how this particular hotel incorporates so much of nature’s beauty into such a modern space; especially since Singapore is known more for its urbanscape and business districts than its greenery and natural resources.
The hotel is quite adamant about offering guests the tranquility of being surrounded by nature. There are two different garden spaces—the Garden Sanctuary and the Garden Terrace—where guests can wander and relax. Both garden spaces feature lush greens, lots of space to move around, and outdoor tables where people can also work.
Comfortable and Complete Rooms at Citadines Connect Rochester Singapore
Citadines Connect Rochester offers three room types, meeting the needs of all kinds of guests. The Deluxe is a studio room featuring a cozy King-sized or Hollywood Twin bed, a workstation, a complete bathroom with eco-friendly toiletries, a minibar, an electric kettle, and a water pitcher that can be refilled using the water dispensers located all around the hotel.
The room also features floor-to-ceiling windows that offer a stunning view of the surrounding area.
The Deluxe Garden is essentially the same room but with direct access to the hotel’s Garden Terrace. You get your private garden nook right outside your room! It’s perfect for slow peaceful mornings or workdays when you need a bit of creative inspiration.
The Premier Room is the biggest room type at Citadines Connect Rochester. Aside from the room essentials, the Premier offers more space, as well as a laundry area, a complete kitchenette, and a full-sized fridge. This is the perfect room for those who are in town for a longer time or those who want to cook their food during their stay. It offers a luxurious hotel experience with the complete amenities of an apartment.
I love staying in hotels that go above and beyond offering just a cozy room to stay in. The convenience of having everything I need at arm’s length (even things I didn’t think I needed) makes this hotel a great accommodation when staying in a different country.
Live, Work, and Play
Citadines Connect Rochester Singapore is all about offering its guests a space to have the perfect work-life balance. Their integrated business space, shared workspaces, free high-speed WiFi, and in-room workstations ensure that you can keep up with the demands of your daily work while staying comfortably at the hotel.
The shared workspace in the lobby is also complete with lots of power sockets, comfortable seats, and adequate lighting to help guests stay productive in case the hotel rooms are too relaxing to get work done.
Of course, it’s not just about accomplishing work at this hotel. Aside from the relaxing garden spaces to enjoy in the hotel, there’s also a 20-meter outdoor lap pool with sleek deck chairs where you can even get a tan. This pool offers the perfect way to beat the humidity in Singapore after a long day of going around the city!
For the guests who want to stay active even during their work-cations, there’s also a 24/7 fitness center located near the pool. Citadines Connect Rochester also offers a variety of monthly activities—including yoga, pilates, and Zumba—as part of their activ∞ [‘activate’] program.
Of course, visiting Singapore shouldn’t just be about shopping, doing work, or sightseeing! Also a part of their activ∞ programs, Citadines Connect Rochester put together recommendations for guests to “live and play” around the neighborhood easily.
Thanks to Citadines’ “For the Love of Coffee” program, guests can check out the coffee trail digital map created by Citadines Connect Rochester Singapore featuring four iconic Singaporean coffee shops within walking distance of the hotel. The digital map helpfully shows how far away the coffee shops are, the best order to visit them, and other important information such as operating hours and online menus.
Guests at Citadines Connect Rochester Singapore can enjoy all-day dining at Woop! Woop!, a restaurant located in the lobby of the hotel. This is also where guests can enjoy a semi-buffet breakfast during their stay.
Another interesting feature of Citadines Connect Rochester Singapore—one that I’ve never encountered in other hotels before—is their Refresh & Recharge room. It’s essentially like a “halfway room” for those who arrive in Singapore too early for regular check-in times and those who already need to check out but still have a late-night flight.
The Refresh & Recharge room features two daybeds where guests can take a nap and rest before or after a long flight. There’s also a complete bathroom for showers and even a small snack bar for guests. The use of this room is free and is first-come-first-served for guests of Citadines Connect Rochester. Just make sure to book the room before you plan on using it.
I appreciate how Citadines Connect Rochester Singapore (and the entirety of Citadines hotels all around the world) goes beyond offering guests, locals, and tourists an excellent place to stay in Singapore. Their amenities and activ∞ programs ensure that everyone gets to experience the best of what the city has to offer. There are even board games you can borrow from the lobby so that you can work hard and (quite literally) play harder!
With these offerings, guests get to easily live, work, and play at Citadines Connect Rochester Singapore.
Commitment to Sustainability
Citadines Connect Rochester Singapore stays true to the Ascott brand’s commitment to sustainability, and it shows in many features of the hotel.
In the hotel’s rooms, you’ll find refillable eco-friendly toiletries, making sure that hotel guests only use what is needed.
In case you need more bathroom essentials and toiletries, you can request more using the Ascott Robotic Intelligent Assistant a.k.a. ARIA. This smart robot will deliver your requests right to your doorstep with just a few taps on your phone.
Every hotel floor also has a sensor-equipped water dispenser that shows you how many water bottles have been saved thanks to the water dispensers. Personally, it makes me feel even better to refill my water bottle when I can see how much I’ve helped the environment.
Even the room key is made out of wood; and if that doesn’t scream “commitment to sustainability”, I don’t know what does!
(RELATED:Â Citadines Benavidez Makati: The Newest Hotel and Serviced Apartment in Legazpi Village)
Excellence and Convenience For Your Next Singapore Trip
On your next business trip, vacation, or work-cation in Singapore, let Citadines Connect Rochester Singapore take care of the small details for you. This hotel will provide you with everything you need and more for a productive and relaxing trip to Singapore so that all you have to worry about is making the most out of your travels.
During your stay, you might also want to stroll around the area and see a few of Singapore’s historic and picturesque conservation bungalows, visit iconic coffee shops, or check out the science and education hub of the Lion City.
Maximize your stay at Citadines Connect Rochester Singapore (and other Ascott brands) by signing up for Ascott Star Rewards (ASR) here. With ASR, you can book your stay, earn ASR reward points, and enjoy the lowest exclusive members-only rates for your bookings.
Citadines Connect Rochester Singapore
1 Rochester Park, Singapore 139212
www.discoverasr.com/en/citadines-connect/singapore/citadines-connect-rochester-singapore
frontoffice.ccrs@the-ascott.com | +65 6434 7988
@discoverasrsingapore
Do you have a story for the WhenInManila.com Team? Email me at vivien.wheninmanila@gmail.com or send us a direct message at WhenInManila.com Facebook Page. Join our Viber group to be updated with the latest news!
