The first thing you should do after checking into your hotel at 3.00pm is to heal your mind, body, and spirit with a spa experience. 

Fancy an onsen (“hot spring”) bath experience in the city? Ikeda Spa offers omotenashi (Japanese hospitality) in a serene environment, perfect for casting aside your daily stresses and sinking into complete relaxation. 

Planning to get your afternoon culture fix at the enriching Asian Civilisations Museum? Deepen your understanding of Thai culture and enjoy restful tranquillity at the nearby Sabaai Sabaai, which offers traditional Thai massages.

For guests at Pan Pacific Hotel Group properties, consider booking a massage at St. Gregory Spa, situated within these hotels:

• Pan Pacific Singapore

• PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore

• PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore

• PARKROYAL on Beach Road, Singapore

At St. Gregory Spa, you can choose from a selection of Asian healing therapies, such as Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Javanese treatments. Each therapy branch has its own unique philosophy of how the body works, and you can let us know if you have a specific ailment or need, so that we can tailor the best treatment for you.

Feeling hungry after your spa treatment? The first meal of your long weekend staycation should be a memorable one—in a setting that helps you to unwind and feel at ease.

For variety, Peppermint—the all-day dining restaurant at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore—beckons you into nature's embrace with an urban garden and farm-to-table cuisine, showcasing flavours from around the world. Enjoy a buffet of Asian and international favourites, and step out to explore our lovingly tended Urban Farm. Here, you will find herbs, edible flowers, and vegetables grown and used as salads, garnishes, aromatics, and ingredients for your meal.  

Need more dining inspiration? Watch A Symphony of Tastes, our YouTube series featuring celebrated Pan Pacific Hotels Group chefs in the kitchen, showing you how they bring their signature dishes to life.

Looking for a unique day out in Singapore? Consider these off-the-beaten-track activities to refresh your jaded soul.

If you plan to rise early, begin your day at the glorious Bukit Brown cemetery, also known as Singapore’s “open-air museum.” This lush nature spot offers an interactive way to experience Singapore’s history and culture—through the tombs of Singapore’s early settlers. The elaborate tombs of wealthy pioneers bear carvings and statues that depict the value systems of the day, while those who were less well-off were relegated to modest plots in the “Pauper’s Section.” (In fact, tens of thousands of migrants were buried in ‘pauper’ plots; they may be unknowns, but they too toiled for Singapore’s development.) 

To book a tour, or even track down an ancestral grave, contact the All Things Bukit Brown community group. Be sure to wear walking shoes and bring along mosquito repellent!

From Bukit Brown Cemetery, it is a quick bus or car ride to Upper Thomson, where you can settle down for brunch. Columbus Coffee Co. is a spacious cafe offering brunch staples, great coffee, and pressed juice. 

Prefer a hearty traditional meal? A rich and satisfying lunch awaits you at Daawat Tandoori and E-sarn Thai Corner. For breads, pastries, and coffee that you can enjoy on the go, drop in at Woodlands Sourdough.

For a light yet interesting afternoon activity, make your way to one of Singapore’s lesser-known museums. Here are a few options:

• The Gem Museum (Kampong Glam)

• Vintage Camera Museum (Kampong Glam)

• Singapore Musical Box Museum (Chinatown)

• Former Ford Factory (Upper Bukit Timah)

• Straits Enclave (Joo Chiat)

• The Singapore Ants Museum (Upper Paya Lebar)

Alternatively, schedule a class to learn a new skill alongside your staycation companions. Pottery is the perfect staycation activity, as it is a creative outlet as well as a tactile experience that helps you to relax. Some places where you can book pottery classes include Resin Play (Beach Road) and The Potters’ Guilt (Chinatown).

Ready to wrap up the day with a delightful dinner? Book a culinary adventure at Restaurant Absurdities (at a secret location), where you will place your full trust in the restaurant to deliver a texturally exciting “fun dining” meal to remember. There is a tour element to the dinner, with surprises in store, but if you prefer a sneak peek before you commit to a meal, you can read a review of the experience.

Early birds, treat yourself to a city sunrise view at Marina Barrage, where you will be mesmerised by the morning light shimmering on the reservoir waters. But if you prefer something within walking distance from your city hotel, head towards the Esplanade Bridge, a pedestrian and vehicular bridge that extends over the Singapore River. Enjoy a more peaceful side of the city at the break of dawn—where only joggers and cyclists will be up and about. As you approach Merlion Park to await the sunrise, you might also see photography buffs getting ready to capture the moment.

With only hours to spare before your noon checkout, you might want to return to your room or suite, and order room service as you indulge in a book or binge on a trending TV series. If not, enjoy a languid breakfast at these city cafes, which open before 9.00am:

• Mosanco Enchanted Cafe (24 Hours, Little India/Farrer Park)

• Arabica Singapore (Kampong Glam)

• Butler Koffee (Chinatown)

• Glasshouse (City)

• PUNCH (City)

Do browse our rooms and offers, or get in touch with us if you need assistance. We look forward to hosting you during the next long weekend in Singapore!