Alyosha RobillosSingaporeans, listen up! If staycationing’s your ultimate mode of destressing, don’t miss out on signing up for Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), the loyalty programme of The Ascott Limited (Ascott), to get access to exclusive rates, complimentary tours, plus other exciting perks!
Ascott is a homegrown hospitality company with a global presence and ASR is one of the first loyalty programmes in the serviced apartment industry. There is no cap to points earned, no minimum points redemption and no blackout dates for redemption!
Your ASR membership can be used across multiple Ascott properties worldwide, but now, find out how you can maximise accumulating ASR points with your stays at Ascott’s properties in Singapore with the following guide — let’s get started!
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Sign up for Ascott Star Rewards to get member-only perks! What’s in store for you? A free walking tour by award-winning Monster Day Tours + many more discounts. Slots are limited, so sign up while they’re still open! What’s more, membership is absolutely FREE! |
How does Ascott make my Singapore staycations better?
Everyone’s just happy to be getting back to normal as we manoeuvre our way through a post-pandemic world. During this travel restart mode, we’re pretty sure you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting your next staycation destination in Singapore.
With Ascott Star Rewards, you get a slew of benefits every time you book and stay at participating Ascott properties! Membership perks include:
- Best Flexible Rates: year-round 10% discount for every booking you make
- Best Flexible Rates: seasonal 50% discount (subject to ongoing promos)
- Birthday discount e-voucher of up to 40% off
- Early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability)
- Complimentary room upgrades (subject to availability)
- Complimentary walking tour (limited slots available)
Limited time offer: FREE walking tours of Singapore while staying with Ascott
Pagoda Street in Chinatown | Image credit: lechatnoir via Canva Pro
Singapore is such a compact and accessible destination, that one of the best ways to explore it is on foot! Luckily, Ascott offers members complimentary walking tours conducted by the award-winning Monster Day Tours.
With Monster Day Tours, you can rediscover Singapore’s history and heritage by — quite literally — walking through the country’s ethnic quarters, diverse communities, and hidden gems, where centuries-old trades still thrive to this day. Sign up for Ascott Star Rewards to book a stay and choose from these walking tours:
- Struggles of our Forefathers: A walking tour of Chinatown, which offers perspective into the life of Singapore’s early Chinese immigrants.
- From Royalty to Trendy: A walking tour of the hip district of Kampong Glam — once reserved for royalty and the elite, the neighbourhood is now a lifestyle hub and tourist attraction.
- Journey of the Senses: A walking tour of Singapore’s Little India, well-loved for its vibrant heritage, which is evident in its cuisine, architecture, and unique shopping experiences.
How do I redeem the free walking tour?
Singapore’s Tanjong Pagar | Image credit: David Kubovsky
Interested in redeeming your free walking tour? Follow these easy steps:
- Sign up for Ascott Star Rewards when you’re ready to book your Singapore stay.
- Book your preferred accommodation in Singapore via DiscoverASR.com, Ascott’s official website. During your stay, approach guest services at the reception to redeem your free walking tour.
- Select a tour from the choices provided by Monster Day Tours (subject to slot availability) and claim your voucher. Note: All tours must be booked 48 hours in advance. The number of tickets will depend on maximum occupancy per booking. For extended stays that are more than one month, vouchers will be refreshed per month.
- Present your free walking tour voucher to the guide on the day of your tour.
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So which will it be? Chinatown, Kampong Glam, or Little India? If you need more time to decide on your free walking tour courtesy of Ascott Star Rewards, browse through your options below. Singapore is waiting for you! Slots are limited, so sign up while they’re still open! |
How do I sign up for Ascott Star Rewards and earn points?
Signing up for Ascott Star Rewards is easy and hassle-free!
Simply visit DiscoverASR.com, and fill up the required details on the sign-up page. Once your membership is confirmed via email, all that’s left to do is to log in and start booking your stays with Ascott to earn points all year round. You’ll enjoy immediate discounts and start accumulating points with every booking.
Which Ascott properties should you book?
Ascott boasts numerous serviced apartments and lifestyle hotels around the world, well-loved for world-class amenities, eye-catching aesthetics, and impeccable hospitality, so don’t be surprised if you’re having a hard time settling on just one.
Fret not — since discounts with Ascott Star Rewards are all year round, why not make room for more than just one staycation in Singapore? Here are a few Ascott properties we highly recommend; they might just inspire your next getaway!
Some of our favourite Ascott properties in Singapore
Accessible, modern, and known for impeccable service, Ascott’s properties are well-known in the hospitality industry. If you prefer accommodation that will give you that classic home away from home experience in Singapore, you’re looking in the right place.
1. Ascott Orchard Singapore
Dubbed the Lion City’s beating heart of retail, Orchard Road is a shopping and dining haven that serves as a home to both global luxury labels and Singapore’s most classic brands. Book a stay at Ascott Orchard Singapore for comfort and complete access to the area, as well as the premium staycation experience you truly deserve.
Orchard Road may be right on your doorstep but you may not want to leave. Inside the apartment, savour the sleek, monochromatic interiors and smart in-room features — perfect for business travellers and staycationers. We’re talking about a fully equipped kitchen and laundry area, to name a few. Ascott Orchard Singapore also has a gym and swimming pool.
Address: No. 11 Cairnhill Rd, Singapore 229724
Nearest MRT: Somerset Station (North-South line) and Orchard Station (North-South line)
2. Ascott Raffles Place Singapore
Prefer to stay in the Central Business District? Ascott Raffles Place Singapore catches your eye from the moment you see it. Featuring an Art Deco facade, the property was conferred the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s (URA) Architectural Heritage Award for carefully preserving unique features of a 1950s heritage icon. Inside, its amenities are as modern as they get: gym, infinity pool, bistro, and a business centre — the works.
Step into Ascott Raffles Place Singapore’s elegant apartments and experience luxury and comfort on another level. Within your suite, enjoy the comforts of plush furnishings, tasteful decor, and modern facilities. When you step outside, find yourself immediately immersed in one of Singapore’s most dynamic districts.
Address: 2 Finlayson Green, Singapore 049247
Nearest MRT: Raffles Place Station (East-West line and North-South line)
3. Citadines Rochor Singapore
Let the bustle of Little India charm you during your stay at Citadines Rochor Singapore. Here, the mixed development area gives you the best of all worlds: shopping, heritage tours, dining, and plenty of bohemian elements to keep your stay interesting.
Citadines Rochor Singapore merges the best of apartment living and flexibility of a hotel stay. Take your pick from lofts to studios, and explore shared amenities like a launderette, swimming pool, fitness corner, and even a residents’ kitchen that will allow you to cook up a storm for your fellow staycationers! At the end of the day, watch the sun go down on our beautiful city from your floor-to-ceiling windows.
Address: 2 Serangoon Rd, Singapore 218227
Nearest MRT: Rochor Station (Downtown line), Little India Station (North-East line and Downtown line) and Jalan Besar Station (Downtown line)
4. lyf Funan Singapore
Have you ever tried coliving? It’s the hipper, more extroverted way of staycationing. If this sounds like your cup of tea, head to lyf Funan Singapore, which is also within the city’s Central Business District. Its fun interiors scream “playtime” — the perfect reminder to let your hair down and kick back.
Aside from very spacious accommodations (up to six bedrooms! *gasp*) that look like any millennial’s dream apartment, lyf Funan Singapore offers a huge plus; it’s found within Funan, one of the newest and hippest malls in Singapore. As a guest, you’ll also receive #lyfperks at selected merchants in the mall!
On top of that, there are plenty of communal spaces for you to enjoy, such as the ‘Bond’ social kitchen and the ‘Burn’ social gym. Both venues allow guests to spark connections with like-minded individuals staying at lyf Funan Singapore.
Want more recommendations during your staycay? Chat with a friendly lyf Guard to find out more about the exclusive perks you can enjoy when staying at the property!
Address: 67 Hill Street, Level 4 Funan Mall, Singapore 179370
Nearest MRT: City Hall Station (North-South line and East-West line)
5. D’Hotel Singapore
Unwind at this Tiong Bahru hotel and you will feel like staying there forever! Where do we start? The fact that it’s located in a hipster and heritage hotspot already makes it appealing. Hop on a bike and explore Tiong Bahru’s shophouses, quirky shops, and popular cafes in the vicinity.
As for the hotel rooms, they come fitted with Posturepedic beds, rain showers, Google Chromecast, a minibar, and artsy interiors — the makings of a perfect metropolitan staycation. Seriously, this could be your go-to hideaway in the city. With such amazing interiors, we won’t judge you for never wanting to leave.
Address: 231 Outram Rd, Singapore 169040
Nearest MRT: Tiong Bahru Station (East-West line) and Outram Park Station (East-West line and North-East line)
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6. Riverside Hotel Robertson Quay
Ever thought about living along Singapore’s riverside? There are many places to admire the city’s waterways and checking in to Riverside Hotel Robertson Quay will place you in the centre of several points of interest. You’ll be right smack in between the scenic Robertson Quay and Clarke Quay, as well as the historic districts surrounding them. You’ll be just near enough to the Central Business District too — the perfect balance of peaceful and vibrancy.
Play tourist for a day and take a leisurely stroll down the river, stopping by at every landmark you see. Why not take a trip around Singapore and explore sights and sounds of the local scene with a food trip at nearby hawker centres, too?
On your way back to the hotel, hunker down in Riverside Hotel Robertson Quay’s rooms fitted with full-length bay windows, giving you breathtaking views of Singapore’s riverside. You can also hit the hotel’s gym and pool when you’re in the mood to workout.
Address: 1 Unity Street, Singapore 237983
Nearest MRT: Fort Canning (Downtown line), Clarke Quay (North-East line)
7. Citadines Raffles Place Singapore
Here’s another accommodation option that places you in the heart of the Central Business District — but this time, it’s one that’s dedicated to the art of city living and the love of coffee. From its brand’s signatures, activ∞ (pronounced as ‘activate’), to a unique café lobby concept that plays to the brand’s passion for coffee for you to enjoy, it’s obvious how much care was put into the overall design of Citadines Raffles Place Singapore. Here, your well-being is a top priority!
When you aren’t in your apartment winding down, you can try out the gym or the fitness park, which boasts a jogging track, a sprint track, a yoga deck, and a jungle gym all within the serviced apartment. You can also get some laps done at the pool, or simply laze around by the deck to get a tan.
Want to get some work done? Visit the shared working space that will easily get you in the zone and tick to-dos from your list. Hosting a private dinner? The barbecue pits in the garden or residents’ kitchen is where you want to be.
Address: 88 Market Street, Level 9, Singapore 048948
Nearest MRT: Raffles Place Station (East-West line and North-South line), Telok Ayer Station (Downtown line)
8. lyf one-north Singapore
Live your freedom! That’s lyf for you. lyf one-north Singapore offers a coliving experience that is hard to beat. It’s right next to the one-north MRT station and is a quick ride to the Central Business District.
The coliving property features well-designed social spaces and offers facilities that foster collaboration and human connection. lyf one-north Singapore houses chic social spaces such as the ‘Connect’ coworking area and the ‘Hang Out’ green lawn at the rooftop for leisure activities such as zumba or yoga. Of course, there’s ‘Dip’, a 25-metre lap pool and the ‘Burn’ social gym, where you can make new friends.
Did we also mention that true to the lyf branding, every nook and cranny of lyf one-north Singapore is quite Instagrammable? Ready your cameras!
Address: 80 Nepal Park, Singapore 139409
Nearest MRT: one-north Station (Circle line)
9. lyf Farrer Park Singapore
If lyf living sounds great to you so far, you should definitely check out lyf Farrer Park Singapore. Near Little India, the coliving property exudes the same vibe as its other counterparts, which is why we recommend it for longer stays or even time out with your best pals.
Rooms here take on a trendier, Scandi design, with light wood furnishings as well as pen-and-ink illustrations on white walls. Bright and aesthetically pleasing, lyf Farrer Park’s functional accommodations make it conducive for work-life balance… especially if you’re the type to get a few emails done even while on vacation.
Address: 2 Perumal Road, Singapore 218773
Nearest MRT: Farrer Park Station (North-East line)
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Sign up for Ascott Star Rewards to get member-only perks! What’s in store for you? A free walking tour by award-winning Monster Day Tours + many more discounts. Slots are limited, so snap them up while they’re still available! Membership is absolutely FREE! |
Book your next vacation with Ascott Star Rewards
What are you waiting for? You deserve a break from the daily grind, and Ascott Star Rewards as a loyalty programme has you covered: membership perks, year-long discounts, freebies upon arrival, booking flexibility, and complimentary tours.
Enjoy your stay!
Brought to you by The Ascott Limited (Ascott).
*Information is accurate at time of writing. Minimum length of stay applies for serviced apartments.
