2022 Birthday Staycation 4 of 4

The Barracks Address : 2 Gunner Lane, Palawan Ridge, Singapore Price : Around S$750-800 for a premium room with pool access Trip experience : 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 out of 5🌟s Ending my birthday hotel-hopping staycations with a bang and I chose to spend it at this luxury heritage hotel. My friends have been to and indeed, it was worth the splurge! First, if you do go to this hotel by cab, make sure you ask to be dropped off at it’s basement parking. I was dropped off at the roundabout near Mess Hall and it isn’t too ideal most especially if you have a trolley luggage to lug around! Around the 1900s, this luxury hotel, located in Sentosa Island, was previously used to house military personnel (hence, it’s name, barracks). Sentosa Island has a rich local history, one of which was it being a military base several years ago. The well-preserved colonial building was transformed into this gem of a hotel. Around the area, you can see several framed artifacts from the colonial period. I booked a room which has pool access. It’s bathroom leads to the small outdoor seating area which leads to the swimming pool. The pool area in front of the room has bubble jets! My room rate included breakfast (selected/pre-ordered upon check-in) and access to The Living Room. Drinks are served all day, inclusive of evening cocktails. They have five special cocktails (tea-based). I wanted to try all five but only managed three! They were strong and I love it!!! Since I booked via their website, I got a free glass of bubbly too. Hotel staff always greeted me with a smile when they see me around the vicinity while taking photos. During breakfast, they called me by name even before reaching the Living Room and saying my room number. I felt at ease even if I was by my lonesome. Another far east hospitality hotel which made me feel at home… will definitely be back. #localhistory #luxuryhotel #heritagehotel #staycation #sentosa #sentosatrip #fareasthospitality #singapore #tripmoment #tripmomentsg