By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! We check out some hourly hotels to see how they stack up. But in all honesty, a Hotel 81 branch is your cheapest and easiest option to get away from prying eyes for an hour or two.
Like all the hotels on this list, Hotel 81 branches require identification for both parties when checking in. Clean sheets, heavy red drapes that cover the windows that overlook the alleyway behind the hotel — so you get utmost privacy. Then again, who comes to Hotel 81 for the view? Although its street reputation is not quite as unsavoury as that of Hotel 81, the Fragrance hotel chain is also known for its clientele, even as it has been trying to shed this image.
Rooms are generally small some don't even have windows , b ut if you're not fussy about your potential play area, this branch works fine for a centrally-located option. One note though: the radio station that blares through the PA system on the ground floor from 9am to 6pm can either be an irritant or a good way to obscure any noises you may be making. But don't expect anything beyond a basic hotel room with no frills. The state-of-the-art hotel also makes use of airline-style kiosks instead of traditional front desks, so you can simply check yourself in and out.
If you're looking for some shuteye in a private space then The Pod is for you. Each capsule also comes with Wi-Fi, a reading light and a fold-down table if you're looking for a quiet place to get some work done.
Located in Changi Airport Terminal 3, The Haven has nap rooms that also grant you access to its rain shower facilities and snack bar should you need a place to freshen up during those long transits. However, as with most centrally-located boutique hotels, space is a precious commodity at the Amaris. That said, the large window and sunlight did help combat the feeling of being in cramped quarters — though for the purposes of this article, a cosy room might not be a bad thing.
