Any advice on Singapore lounges?

[Joolz49]

We've been travelling for 10 weeks and are on the way home tomorrow. But we could only get Premium Economy on Virgin points, so want to book a PAYG lounge, since our flight Singapore to Melbourne leaves at 0145. on 16/7, and the problem is compounded because we can only leave luggage at our hotel until 6pm tomorrow (15/7).
Any suggestions for the best lounge to use?
I've looked at Changi's own and Priority Pass, but have never had to use a paid lounge before, so not sure.
Any thoughts would be a help, thanks.

 

[Quickstatus]

Any thoughts would be a help, thanks.

Why a lounge?
There is much to do and sample at Changi/jewel without ever needing a lounge.

There are luggage storage at Changi
If you want to check in later...

 

[dajop]

Why a lounge?
There is much to do and sample at Changi/jewel without ever needing a lounge.

There are luggage storage at Changi
If you want to check in later...

SQ also allows early check up to 24 hrs before the flight. Useful in if no need to retrieve anything from the luggage before the flight.

As for lounges, I can’t say I’ve been in any that are standouts. Probably worth finding a few reviews and seeing what is relevant to you. None are wonderful and none are woeful. There are also heaps of food options airside (Singapore Food Street some of the cheapest airside food anywhere - at least in developed countries , and there are some hidden areas along the windows in T3 that have lounge like seating.

 

[markis10]

Singapore is well known for being an airport that is an attraction rather than just a departure point. As already mentioned take advantage of early check in, then before going through immigration, have a look at visiting the staff canteen for some local delights at very good prices:

The Changi Airport staff canteens are "hidden" food courts located in the public zones before immigration, serving affordable local hawker meals to both workers and the public. The most popular locations are:

Terminal 1 (Orchis Food Court): Located in the basement (B1). Take the lift down from the Departure Hall near check-in row 13 or follow the signs from the arrival hall. It typically operates from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM and features over 25 stalls.

Terminal 2 (Foodies' Clan): Located on Level 3M above Carpark 2A. Access it by taking the lift or stairs near the Starbucks on Level 2 or the carpark elevators. It is open 24 hours. Meals typically range from S4 to S8, making it a highly popular layover hack for budget-conscious travelers. Anyone can enter; no staff badge or uniform is required.

Exploring Changi T2’s Open-to-Public Staff Canteen | Trip.com Singapore

#singaporetrip Changi Airport’s Terminal 2 staff canteen isn’t the first place people think of when they’re at the airport, but it’s a neat hidden gem if you want affordable, local‑style food without the usual airport prices. Despite being

sg.trip.com

 

[Seat0B]

Singapore is well known for being an airport that is an attraction rather than just a departure point. As already mentioned take advantage of early check in, then before going through immigration, have a look at visiting the staff canteen for some local delights at very good prices:

The Changi Airport staff canteens are "hidden" food courts located in the public zones before immigration, serving affordable local hawker meals to both workers and the public. The most popular locations are:

Terminal 1 (Orchis Food Court): Located in the basement (B1). Take the lift down from the Departure Hall near check-in row 13 or follow the signs from the arrival hall. It typically operates from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM and features over 25 stalls.

Terminal 2 (Foodies' Clan): Located on Level 3M above Carpark 2A. Access it by taking the lift or stairs near the Starbucks on Level 2 or the carpark elevators. It is open 24 hours. Meals typically range from S4 to S8, making it a highly popular layover hack for budget-conscious travelers. Anyone can enter; no staff badge or uniform is required.

Exploring Changi T2’s Open-to-Public Staff Canteen | Trip.com Singapore

#singaporetrip Changi Airport’s Terminal 2 staff canteen isn’t the first place people think of when they’re at the airport, but it’s a neat hidden gem if you want affordable, local‑style food without the usual airport prices. Despite being

sg.trip.com

Great tip @markis10

 

[Quickstatus]

I would rather pay SGD $25++ ($30) to lounge around the T1 Rooftop Swimming pool (airside)
That entrance fee includes guest towel, If I recall a comp soft drink, shower access.
Poolside Bar available.

 

[Joolz49]

Why a lounge?
There is much to do and sample at Changi/jewel without ever needing a lounge.

There are luggage storage at Changi
If you want to check in later...

Thanks! Our hotel also mentioned Jewel, but we're just a bit weary, so thought a little relaxation may be nice...

 

[Quickstatus]

thought a little relaxation may be nice...

Then the Rooftop pool. It also has a Jacuzzi

 

[Joolz49]

Singapore is well known for being an airport that is an attraction rather than just a departure point. As already mentioned take advantage of early check in, then before going through immigration, have a look at visiting the staff canteen for some local delights at very good prices:

The Changi Airport staff canteens are "hidden" food courts located in the public zones before immigration, serving affordable local hawker meals to both workers and the public. The most popular locations are:

Terminal 1 (Orchis Food Court): Located in the basement (B1). Take the lift down from the Departure Hall near check-in row 13 or follow the signs from the arrival hall. It typically operates from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM and features over 25 stalls.

Terminal 2 (Foodies' Clan): Located on Level 3M above Carpark 2A. Access it by taking the lift or stairs near the Starbucks on Level 2 or the carpark elevators. It is open 24 hours. Meals typically range from S4 to S8, making it a highly popular layover hack for budget-conscious travelers. Anyone can enter; no staff badge or uniform is required.

Exploring Changi T2’s Open-to-Public Staff Canteen | Trip.com Singapore

#singaporetrip Changi Airport’s Terminal 2 staff canteen isn’t the first place people think of when they’re at the airport, but it’s a neat hidden gem if you want affordable, local‑style food without the usual airport prices. Despite being

sg.trip.com

That's a great thing to know! Thanks a lot!

 

[Joolz49]

SQ also allows early check up to 24 hrs before the flight. Useful in if no need to retrieve anything from the luggage before the flight.

As for lounges, I can’t say I’ve been in any that are standouts. Probably worth finding a few reviews and seeing what is relevant to you. None are wonderful and none are woeful. There are also heaps of food options airside (Singapore Food Street some of the cheapest airside food anywhere - at least in developed countries , and there are some hidden areas along the windows in T3 that have lounge like seating.

Thanks - will check it out.

 

[dajop]

Then the Rooftop pool. It also has a Jacuzzi

Although it closes at 10pm, that still leaves at little over 3 hrs until boarding commences.

 

[Quickstatus]

that still leaves at little over 3 hrs until boarding commences.

That's true and @Joolz49 has since mentioned they are likely a bit wearily after a long trip

Ordinarily I would have recommended the free movie theatre over at T3 but they close on Thursday which is the day in question.

 

[Forg]

Dunno about a movie theatre, as entertainment in between being trapped in a dark place with only a screen in front of you for 13 hours and being trapped in a dark place with only a screen in front of you for 8 hours …

 

[REM]

My husband and I have had a long layover in Singapore before (inward and outward flights on different tickets and airlines) so I booked us into the airside Aerotel for 9 hours as we were able to retrieve our luggage from our inward flight, check our bags early with Qantas at Jewel then go through security/ immigration to the hotel and sleep for a few hours. The price also included lunch and IIRC we could have used the rooftop pool as well.

 

[mbe1510]

Have been to a SATS lounge (didn't pay), but i certainly would not pay for it. Pretty average and crowded at 6am in the morning. Can only imagine what they are like during the evening crush.

Probably like a QF Club in terms of quality

 

[Quickstatus]

I encourage people to think of Changi as one big lounge.