Changi Transit Hotel Terminal 1
Changi Transit Hotel Terminal 1, formerly Aerotel Singapore, is the airside transit hotel on Level 3 of Terminal 1, near Gate D40. Rooms are sold in 6-hour blocks with 24-hour check-in, and the hotel is reachable from every terminal through the transit area, so a stay involves no immigration queue at either end. It is also the only airport transit hotel in the world with an outdoor swimming pool.
Rooms
The hotel has 70 rooms: Budget Single and Twin Rooms with shared bathrooms, and Standard Twin Rooms with private bathrooms. All are compact, quiet and built for sleep between flights.
Standard room amenities include:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Coffee and tea-making facilities
- Hair dryer
- Wake-up call service
- Iron and ironing board on request
Pool, Gym and Library
The outdoor swimming pool is open 6:00 am to midnight daily, free for hotel guests; other passengers can buy admission at SGD 17 nett. A poolside bar serves drinks and light dishes beside it.
The gym keeps workouts possible mid-journey, and the library lounge is a quiet corner to read or meet other travellers.
Location and Access
The hotel is at Level 3 of the Terminal 1 departure transit area, near Gate D40; take the escalator up to reception.
Transit passengers from Terminals 2 and 3 reach it via the automated walkways or the free Skytrain without clearing immigration. Do not pass through immigration or customs if you plan to stay here.
Advance reservation of 3 to 4 weeks is advisable, and flight details are required at booking.
Nearby Alternatives
Compare Changi Transit Hotel Terminals 2 & 3 (the same block system in the other terminals), YOTELAIR Singapore Changi Airport (landside cabins in Jewel with day rates) and Crowne Plaza Changi Airport (the full-service hotel linked to Terminal 3).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same hotel as Aerotel Singapore?
Yes. The property was renamed Changi Transit Hotel on 16 June 2026; booking platforms have updated their listings. Location and facilities are unchanged: Level 3 of the Terminal 1 transit area, near Gate D40, above the escalator to reception.
Do I need to clear immigration to stay here?
No, and you must not. The hotel is airside, inside the departure transit area, which is the point: transit passengers from all terminals can reach it via the automated walkways or the Skytrain without passing immigration. Keep your onward boarding pass to hand.
How does the 6-hour block system work?
Rooms are sold in 6-hour blocks around the clock, with 24-hour check-in. Provide your arrival and departure flight details when you book, and book 3 to 4 weeks ahead for busy periods.
Information last verified: August 13, 2026
