Singapore Hotels Expected to be in Short Supply for the Grand Prix

Whether you wish to stay in a 5 star luxury hotel located near to the Singapore Formula One street circuit or in one of hundreds of budget hotels located in various other parts of the city, our advice is to make your reservation early! 

Hotel rooms in all price ranges are expected to be in short supply for the F1 Grand Prix, so much so that there is even talk of bringing in a number of floating hotels especially to accommodate the huge number of visitors that are expected to arrive in The Lion City for this spectacular championship event.

Hotels in the Marina Bay area, some of which will have rooms with a view over the circuit, are most likely to be the first to sell out. You can expect to pay a premium for a room overlooking the race circuit. It is also anticipated that an additional levy is to be applied to room rates for hotels located near to the race track.

If you intend to spend a few days vacation in Singapore for shopping or sightseeing in addition to watching the Grand Prix you may wish to choose a hotel away from race circuit. Here is some information on some of the most popular areas. 

Marina Bay

Hotels in the Marina Bay area will put you right where the Grand Prix action is. The following are just a few hotels located there:

• Pan Pacific Singapore Hotel
• Ritz-Carlton Millenia Hotel
• Mandarin Oriental Hotel
• Fullerton Hotel

City Centre

Staying at a hotel in the City Centre will suit you well if you are looking to combine your Grand Prix experience with shopping and  sightseeing. The City Centre area is more or less located midway between Marina Bay and the shoppers paradise of Orchard Road, in addition to other popular areas such as Bugis and Riverside. There are a huge number of hotels in this area, the following being just a few:

• Hotel Rendezvous
• InterContinental Hotel
• Bayview Hotel
• Singapore Oxford Hotel
• Summer View Hotel
• Allson Hotel
• Peninsula Excelsior Hotel
• Carlton Hotel
• Raffles Hotel

Orchard Road

If, in addition to watching the Singapore Grand Prix, all you intend to do is spend a few days to 'shop until you drop', accommodation located in the vicinity of Orchard Road will be best suited to you. A wide choice of hotels can be found in the area, including:

• Traders Hotel
• Regent Singapore Hotel
• Shangri-La Hotel
• Grand Hyatt Hotel
• Hotel Grand Central Singapore
• Royal Plaza on Scotts
• Marriott Hotel
• Hilton Hotel
• Orchard Hotel
• Sheraton Towers Hotel

Little India

Hotels located in Little India are more suited to visitors on a limited budget. This area has a character and old world charm all its very own which makes for a pleasant and interesting stay. The majority of hotels here are small and privately run, however, a few larger hotels can also be found, such as those listed below.

• Broadway Hotel
• Perak Hotel
• Albert Court Hotel
• New Park Hotel

Chinatown

Chinatown is located just west of Marina Bay and sits south of the river. A number of hotels in all price ranges can be found here. Chinatown is close to the Riverside area where you will find many popular bars and restaurants at Clarke Quay and Boat Quay. These are a few hotels that can be found in Chinatown:

• Furama City Centre
• The Inn at Temple Street Hotel
• New Majestic Hotel
• Hotel 1929
• Holiday Inn Atrium

Regardless of which of the above areas you wish to stay in when you visit Singapore to watch the F1 Grand Prix, you are likely to be located no more than a 15-20 minute taxi ride to the race circuit area in Marina Bay.

Make your hotel reservation early to ensure you get to join in the fun and excitement of the Singapore Grand Prix!