Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Wins World's Best Airport Hotel for 5th Consecutive Year - Win 200K Points and Get 5X Points from 1 April - 30 June 2019 on Select Rooms
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport has just been awarded the World's Best Airport Hotel for the fifth successive year in the World Airport Awards. The hotel offers a seamless connection to Terminal 3 of Changi Airport and with Jewel Changi Airport opening this year, the hotel will be able to cater to travellers who will have more reason for a longer stayover, as well as local visitors seeking meeting venues or a relaxing staycation.
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To celebrate this fifth consecutive award, 1 million IHG Rewards Club points are to be won and shared among five travellers who book a stay from 1 April – 30 June 2019. Travellers can also earn 5X IHG Rewards Club points upon booking the Runway View Room or Jewel View Deluxe Room from 1 April – 30 June 2019. For enquiries or reservations, visit changiairport.crowneplaza.com or call 1800-787-1221.
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