Chinese New Year: Where to go for a quick getaway?

Tarandip Kaur

29 Jan 2015

updated the 4 May 2019 à 03:59

Planning to travel out of town during the long CNY weekend but not sure where? Take a peek at our selection of hotels and villas to get you started.

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One Eleven Seminyak – Bali
With a sleek and sultry design, One Eleven Seminyak is the perfect Bali escape. Indulge in long soaks in vast stone tubs or a complimentary one hour spa treatment for two - whichever the case, you'll be away from Singapore's hustle and bustle and that's more than enough we think!
Rates: approx. SGD691 a night (Usually, approx. SGD1356 a night)

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The Opposite House – Beijing
For Chinese New Year, the hotel is offering a 'Gongxi Facai’ room package that includes a relaxing one-night stay along with a gourmet dinner for two at the renowned restaurant, Jing Yaa Tang. Feast on Beijing roast duck and 11 more dishes on their festive menu.
Rates: Starts at approx. SGD408 per night
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Song Saa Private Island – Cambodia
Located within the Koh Rong Islands is an eco-luxe escape spread over a pair of pristine isles. Dotted with thatch and stone villas, the locale couldn't be any more divine. If you're looking for a second romantic night, outside of Valentine's Day, opt for a private beach cabana for a delightful dinner.
Rates: Four nights for the price of three at approx. SGD1941 per night (Usual rates from approx. SGD2587)
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Metropolitan by COMO – Bangkok
If you're looking for a gourmet trip then head to Nahm, a Thai resturant located in Metropolitan by COMO Hotels in Bangkok. Voted as the top restaurant in Asia in the 2014 50 Best Restaurants list from San Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, you'll be going on quite the culinary experience with a stay here - trust us.
Rates: approx. SGD280 per night
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The Scent Hotel – Koh Samui
Enjoy a beautiful beach holiday at the perfumed paradise. True to its name, the wafting scent comes from the frangipani that blooms in its gardens and the oils and incense that burns in their rooms. Our suggestion would be to pick the Beach Front Suite 111 that has direct access to the pristine beach.
Rates: approx. SGD204 a night (Usual rates from approx. SGD1022)

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The Upper House – Hong Kong
For Chinese New Year, the hotel's Café Gray will be offering a 5-course menu comprising of lavishly prepared dishes like the Double Boiled Duck Consommé with Peking Duck Pancake and Plum Sauce, followed by Steamed Maine Lobster. The Café’s signature dessert, Banana Spring Rolls with Brandy and Vanilla, will be served with the delightful Chilled Soup of Jasmine and Longan. Feeling hungry yet?
Rates: Dinner starts from approx. SGD207 and rooms start from SGD838 per night
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We’re always itching for an excuse to go on a vacation – no matter how short it is – and seeing that 2015 has thrown us a whole slew of long weekends, we couldn’t help but jot them all down in our diaries.

Well, to get things started, the first extended weekend comes during the festive Chinese New Year celebrations. Whether you need a break from Singapore’s crowded streets or if your family is not in the country, there’s no other reason to not hop on a plane and escape to another locale – just for a bit at least.

And to make the deal sweeter than it already is, we’re rounded up a selection of hotels that are indescribably luxurious, a stone’s throw away from Singapore and as well as those revered for their culinary offerings. Time to pack up guys!

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