Sunday, October 14, 2012

Explore Life Lah!: Singapore - Staycation at Capri by Fraser

Duration?of Stay : 5 - 7 Oct 2012

A vacation, for many in Singapore, means hopping on a plane, coach or cruise to get out of our reclaimed shoreline to some faraway land. But that definition is set to change with the rise of an oasis in the eastern coast of?our tiny red?dot.?Holiday bliss now?caresses?closer to home.

At the heart of this micro paradise is Capri by Fraser, a hotel-residence seamlessly integrated with an eco-concept mall known as Changi City Point. I had the privilege to be invited for a 3D2N staycation at the?resitel and I was so mighty impressed on so many levels, this will be one megamassivehugebigcolossalmammothenormousgigantictremendouslyextensive blog entry to capture all the things that make Capri by Fraser a choice development for an in-country escapade and a stay above the rest for business travellers.

Changi City : An Oasis in the East

Call me sua ku (mountain tortoise) but before the staycation, I had no idea something called Changi City has sprouted on our eastern soil. Other than Changi Airport and the massive convention halls of Singapore Expo, I hardly come to this area and used to?think it is?somewhat of the boondocks with scarce housing and lots of industrial parks.

But the mini city approach to jazz up Changi has shaped it into a lifestyle destination with much to offer. I would even say it is tourist-worthy even though it's away from the central cluster of tourism hotspots like Orchard Road, Marina Bay, Chinatown, Sentosa, etc. Then again, Singapore is so small and transportation so convenient, far is never far enough.




Capri by Fraser Hotel Residences : Smart, Stylish & Sensational

Introducing?a new?accomodation concept?to Singapore's?hospitality landscape, Capri by Fraser cleverly fuses the comforts of home with the amenities of a hotel and the conveniences of serviced residences. Though not new to the world, this hybrid hotel-residence?brainwave is the first-of-its-kind here.


So, what makes a resitel? Typically, besides rooms, a hotel of good standing would have various amenities such as various F&B outlets, gym, pool, meeting rooms, banquet halls, etc. Residences (a.k.a. serviced apartments) on the other hand, would have lesser amenities but come with in-room kitchenettes and self-service laundromats within the building.

Also, period of stay for serviced residences is usually above a week whereas a hotel would accommodate a night's lodging. Hence, a resitel is an accomodation?arrangement that contains all of the above facilities?with stay duration ranging from one night to as long as you are legally allowed to stay!

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More Dirty Laundry Please

It may sound strange, but?the defining highlight of staying at Capri by Fraser has to do with smelly clothes. Mum does my stinky laundry at home but if washing used wearables is anything close to the Spin & Dry rooms funhouses at Capri, she could save on the smelling salts.

When staying here,?you MUST definitely check out the Spin & Dry laundry rooms even if you can tahan wearing the same set of clothes for?two or more days (I'm guilty of that sometimes, that's why mum needs salt revival).

I'm an advocate for?hydro-conservation... less laundry =?less water used. But there's no need for a dirty reason to enjoy the Spin & Dry rooms which come equipped with 'toys' to occupy the time while your second skins have their spa time.







With Xbox Kinect, foosball, punching bag, TRX Trainer, iPads, and Cicollette, the Spin & Play?launderettes are definitely what set Capri by Fraser apart from other serviced residences and reasons not to leave the resitel.

Artify the Senses

Apart from tech muscle, Capri by Fraser?has got the looks to?complement the?smarts. Featuring contemporary?sculptures and?installations from seven international artists to explore the theme of 'Movement and Connectivity' between today's travellers, my?camera went on overdrive to?fill its memory card.

From the reception to the communal spaces to the room to the restaurants right down to the cutleries used and even something as little as the resitel's?pen, art and style breathes through every wall, corner and knick-knack.




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Dine?in Style

Having seen the art and serviced residence side of Capri by Fraser, now let's check out the facilities that also make it a hotel... multiple F&B outlets and a suite of relaxation treats.

I didn't get to try the?food at the resitel (other than breakfast)?but it seems that?western cuisines?are its specialty. There's a cafe-deli type set-up known as 'Delite', the main restaurant called 'Caprilicious', and the 'Drinx'?open bar.

















Destination Relaxation ?

It is usually rare to find that hotel or serviced residence to offer a full range of pampering treats. If there's a steamroom, a sauna is usually missing. If there's a pool, the gym would usually be miserably equipped, and?that's hoping the pool is more than just a wading puddle.

At Capri by Fraser, there are so many facilities that are well-conceived and working properly that?the body is subjected to relaxation abuse. I was greedy, I tried everything all at one go (except spa massage).













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Changi City Point : Factory Outlet Haven

Acting as an extension to the wholistic staycation experience at Capri by Fraser is the attached access to Changi City Point mall. It was my first visit to the shopping complex and I think it is an attraction all unto itself with a beautiful roof garden, outdoor waterpark and a generous collection of factory outlet stores for reputable brands.










A Great Stay for Business or Leisure

If you made it this far with this long post, you would see why I totally enjoyed my stay at Capri by Fraser. Although the hotel-residence is conceptualised and built for tech-savvy business travellers in mind, I think it is one of the best places for a weekend vacation?getaway for locals. Room rates are reasonable too with non-peak prices starting from S$230 per night.

Capri by Fraser will have its official launch in early?2012. To celebrate its soft launch, the resitel is offering a great?3 nights' stay?for the price of 2 (Stay 3 / Pay 2 promotion) till 6 Jan 2013! Don't miss it!

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Address : 3, Changi Business Park Central 1, Singapore 486037
Tel : +65 6933 9800, 1800 338 0800 (local toll-free), Fax : +65 6933 9888
Email : singapore@capribyfraser.com
Website : http://www.capribyfraser.com

Source: http://explorelah.blogspot.com/2012/10/singapore-staycation-at-capri-by-fraser.html

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