12 hour layover in Changi - which hotel to pick?

[SBD]

Hello,

I'll have 12 hours in Changi during a BNE-SIN-JFK journey in early June.

The flight from BNE (SQ 266) arrives 12:10am, connection (SQ24) departs at12:10pm, so I've got exactly 12 hours and want to sleep before the 18 hour flight to NY.

Which airside hotel should I pick? I think I depart Terminal 3 - should I pick the one in that terminal (Ambassador Transit Hotel)? Are there cheaper, more capsule-style options in the airport?

Grateful for ideas, advice, and suggestions (on this or related subjects).

Also, what lounge will I expect in Singapore, and what lounge in Brisbane? (VA Gold; the BNE-SIN-JFK itinerary is a Velocity reward in business).

Thank you,

SBD

 

[lovestotravel]

Once again I'm at the Crowne Plaza Changi now and yet again I just don't see what the fuss is about. As IHG Ambassador, booked a King Room. That's what I got no upgrade. Ok but even basic holiday inn tends to offer an upgrade. Sockets on walk loose. Wanted a cap of tea ..just normal tea...nah...some flowery jasmine only beside the kettle. TV is rubbish. 22 channels and little else. Yes you can screen cast etc but I would expect more. I just don't see apart from the location why people get excited about this place. It's clean, functional but not special.

Location
Location
Location

It's a solid 4 star hotel with some wear and tear

Italian restaurant we like

 

[dajop]

No need to travel all the way into the city.

And if you did want to the newest MRT line (TEL line) will take you from the Grand Mercure Roxy into Gardens By the Bay and the central area very quickly.

 

[JohnK]

Crazy. The Ambassador hotels used to be pretty basic, but cheap.
For those prices you may as well go into town (not that there are many bargains left in Sing these days)

Aren't they still basic?

 

[drron]

Once again I'm at the Crowne Plaza Changi now and yet again I just don't see what the fuss is about. As IHG Ambassador, booked a King Room. That's what I got no upgrade. Ok but even basic holiday inn tends to offer an upgrade. Sockets on walk loose. Wanted a cap of tea ..just normal tea...nah...some flowery jasmine only beside the kettle. TV is rubbish. 22 channels and little else. Yes you can screen cast etc but I would expect more. I just don't see apart from the location why people get excited about this place. It's clean, functional but not special.

We stayed there Monday night. The lounge was packed. Told by the lounge manager that basically the CP was booked out all week. So instead of a room on floors 8-10 we were on floor 5 a standard king. Exactly the same room.