I'm mostly to be blamed. I take things too seriously, hence when I'm preoccupied, it is difficult for me to turn off work mode and just relax. This stress has been taking a toll on our quality time, including our intimate times together.
Determined to fix this, while also craving for a vacation, I was at first looking up vacation at Bintan Island for this long Easter weekend. However looking at the logistics and thinking how much (in fact very little) time we need to travel to the island is already stressing me out! In the end I just decided to do a staycation using my SPG points for the first time, to have some good quality time to ourselves!
Wanted something really near and accessible, I booked The Westin at Asia Square. How is this not a Staycation when it's only 2 blocks away from my office? Oh my.
I requested for early check in because their usual check in time is only at 3pm! My goodness more than half the day is gone what use would it be to book this hotel?! The service assistant could not promise to fulfill my 10am check in request, I requested to at least do it at 12pm which is a standard hotel check in time. They did not get back to me until 10:30am in the morning and told me that I can check in now. Oh dear that's good news but I've already had plans in the morning! Nonetheless I still planned to arrive at 12.
Being a SPG gold member, I was also upgraded to an enhanced room with sea view, and my late check out request was approved! I'm happy!
Oh well, what kind of sea view can you expect in Singapore huh? I call this harbor view. The room is not very big, however it has a separate bath room and dressing area that is as big as the bed room itself, I'm quite satisfied with the overall experience. Totally not something I would pay for myself, thank you SPG! I may not have the best experiences with most of your hotels, but I guess this staycation did kinda retain my loyalty to you.
We did all we wanted to do during our stay which include watching a movie and playing board game. Best of all, I was very well rejuvenated and happy that we spent time together not working. I am looking forward to more staycation, for free!
