Best Of Both Worlds

AS FAR AS staycations go, the Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road seems to have it all: Plush rooms, great facilities, convenient location, and great dining and drinking options. It's also right across the Arab Street heritage enclave - the buzzy, indie heart of Singapore with a curious hodgepodge of old-timey textile shops, achingly-hip cafes, live music bars, vintage stores and Hygge-inspired boutiques.

On this suites-only property, all rooms are generously appointed with a living area, kitchenette and washer-dryer. There's also a lounge where guests can unwind with a good book, or over a game of pool or Xbox.

Above all, the ultimate reason for booking a stay is the 21st - storey rooftop pool. By day, the panorama of lush greenery stretches from the Kallang riverside all the way towards Marina South. The expansive view also makes the deck a great spot for basking in the sunset hues while relaxing by the jacuzzi seats. Then there's the picture-perfect nightscape, illuminated by the magnificent, ever-busy Benjamin Sheares Flyover, and that psychedelic glow of the Singapore Flyer and Gardens by the Bay. Bonus: Fireworks from the on-going National Day Parade rehearsals can also be spotted from a corner of the deck.