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Hanging Out at Singapore's Changi Airport: The Outdoor Pool. Yes, a Pool.

Where: Singapore-Changi International, Singapore, Singapore
February 2, 2012 at 5:38 PM | by | Comments (0)

There's a reason Singapore-Changi International Airport consistently wins awards; it's because the place is ah-may-zing. After spending much time at the three main terminals earlier this week, we're sharing with you our favorite, can't-miss bits of this massive travel hub.

Today: The famous pool atop Changi Airport's Terminal 1

Look, you have to believe us when we say that one of the terminals at Changi Airport has a swimming pool. Why? Because, crazily enough, it's true. You'll find the clear blue waters of the outdoor pool above Terminal 1, just follow the "swimming pool" signs and an escalator to reach it.

Technically, this pool (and whirlpool) is part of a hotel in the terminal—the Ambassador Transit Hotel—but it's actually situated across a landing from the hotel reception and, thus, quite easy to check out on your own before paying the $13.91 SGD ($11.15 USD) to actually use the facilities and take a dip.

Now, we know what you're thinking: "airport pool? groossssss." Yeah well, we had the same initial reaction until we saw it for ourselves. This pool, while basic, is nicely appointed with several little cabana beds on one side, many chaise lounges on the other, cushioned seats complete with tables stocked with paperback books and magazines, a full poolside bar, and a sliver of glass wall with a commanding view over a portion of the tarmac.

Unfortunately we didn't give in to the temptation to swim because, with 22+ hours of travel ahead of us, keeping a damp swimsuit (even in a plastic bag) in our squashed-tight luggage didn't seem so appealing. Now, if our hop from Changi was far shorter, like say to Hong Kong or even Tokyo, then yeah—you'd catch us napping in the sun after a quick dip because really...it's kind of unforgivable to skip an airport pool if you have the time and the swimwear at the ready.


That glass wall towards the back looks over the tarmac


Plane taking off to the upper right!


The pool entrance...air lock?

Disclosure: We were a guest of Singapore Airlines for the flights to/from Singapore, but all Changi exploring & spending was completely on our own and uninfluenced.

[Photos: Cynthia Drescher for Jaunted]

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