While many of us have become accustomed to working from home in an endemic environment, nothing really compares to the benefits of face-to-face interaction, especially if we are discussing an important project or meeting someone new.
Since the pandemic, some businesses may have downsized their working space and others may have implemented permanent work-from-home arrangements.
Even though all employees are now allowed to return to workplaces, companies that have embraced remote working may prefer to host meetings offsite.
Meeting offsite is a great way to improve collaboration and potentially increase creativity and productivity among employees. When meeting new partners, having a physical interaction can also be beneficial.
Here are 9 lesser-known meeting spaces for all budgets that may be suitable for your next meeting.
#1 National Library Board (NLB)
If you’re looking for a place to hold your meetings in the west and north, NLB’s got you covered! With daily opening hours from 10 am till 8 pm, the Woodlands Regional Library offers 2 project rooms that can comfortably fit up to 6 pax while the Jurong Regional Library offers 2 project rooms that can comfortably fit up to 8 pax.
Library users should take note that food and drinks are not allowed within the premises and that users have to keep their noise level to a minimum as the rooms are not soundproofed.
Price: $9.59 (Woodlands Regional Library or Jurong Regional Library) per hour
Location: Woodlands Regional Library Project Room 1 & 2 (Level 2); Jurong Regional Library Project Room 1 & 2 (Level 3)
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#2 Meeting Rooms @ Changi Lounge
Located within Jewel Changi Airport, the meeting rooms at Changi Lounge are equipped with video conference facilities and can accommodate up to 8 pax per room.
Packages include drinks and snacks so your employees can have a bite while working. Those who book the meeting room for a minimum of 2 hours can get to enjoy complimentary parking.
Businesses who wish to use the meeting rooms will have to make a reservation with the relevant details through email. Operating hours are from 9 am till 9 pm.
Cost: $80 -$160/ hour
Location: Changi Lounge at Jewel Changi Airport, #01-304
#3 Seed Room @ HortPark
Accommodating a group of up to 16 pax, the Seed Room offers basic amenities such as a meeting table, chairs and plugs.
Companies can choose from the allocated time slots and should note that a minimum booking of 4 hours is required.
Business meetings can sometimes get rather intense so having one at the HortPark can allow employees to unwind after the meeting by taking a stroll through the flora and fauna.
Cost: $86.40 – $172.80 (Non-Peak); $108 – $216 (Peak) for 4 hours
Location: 33 Hyderabad Rd, Singapore 119578
#4 Meeting Rooms @ Suntec Tower 3, Level 42
Located at the heart of Singapore’s Central Business District, Suntec Tower 3 offers a range of meeting spaces such as meeting rooms, boardrooms and offices.
The meeting rooms, for instance, are ideal for a group of up to 6 pax while the boardrooms can accommodate up to 10 pax.
Cost: $90 – $120 per hour
Location: 3 Temasek Boulevard Singapore 038983
#5 MICE Business Centre – Marina Bay Sands, Level 3
Available on weekdays from 9 am till 5 pm, businesses can rent a private office or conference rooms at the MICE Business Centre. Every room is equipped with a host of amenities such as free WiFi, a whiteboard and markers and access to a micro pantry.
The Coral Room, for instance, can accommodate up to 4 pax while the Calla Conference Room and Casablanca Conference Room can accommodate up to 12 pax and 20 pax respectively.
Businesses should note that a minimum booking of 2 hours is required.
Cost: $300 – $480 for 2 hours (subject to 10% Service Charge & 7% GST)
Location: 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956
#6 HUONE @ Clarke Quay
Meeting rooms don’t have to be boring. Huone provides creative meeting rooms designed to stimulate your ideation process and facilitate active discussion with your colleagues. Whether you’re planning for the next conference or simply conducting your business-as-usual meeting, the soundproof spaces are fully equipped with audio-visual technology devices and free WiFi to meet your needs.
The rooms provide a stunning view of the Singapore River, and free flow of coffee and tea are also provided. The Nest room, which is also the room with the least capacity, accommodates up to 11 pax seated or standing while the biggest Nordic-inspired Forest room holds up to 120 pax.
Cost: From $340 (8am-1pm, 12-5pm, or 7-10pm) or $800 (8am – 5pm)
Location: 3D River Valley Road #03-01 Clarke Quay, Singapore 179023
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#7 The Workshop @ Ang Mo Kio | Bukit Merah | Lavender
It doesn’t matter if you have 2 clients to entertain or a 30pax meeting with your colleagues. The Workshop has rooms that can host up to 50pax. They have 4 types of plans to choose from, and all room types give you credits to book meeting rooms, dedicated locker space, high-speed internet and various other utilities.
You can also book meeting rooms or an events room by the hour. You can use it as a photo studio room or a space to huddle with your colleagues for a retreat. The Workshop is conveniently located in the southern and central areas of Singapore.
Cost: $30 – $120 per hour
Location: 3 locations: Lavender (12 Kallang Avenue #01-56 Singapore 339511), Bukit Merah (1 Jln Kilang Timor Pacific Tech Centre #06 01 Singapore 159303, Ang Mo Kio (5008 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 #04-09 Techplace II Singapore 569874).
#8 Regus
Providing office and meeting spaces for all team sizes. You can rent a simple table for hot desking or an entire building if your company needs it. Regus has price plans starting from $28 per hour for meeting rooms or conference rooms to private offices at $578 per month.
Their working spaces have all the amenities you need like wi-fi, projectors, whiteboards, break-out areas and much more.
Cost: $28 per hour with various other packages
Location: Multiple locations islandwide. Click here to find out
#9 Arcc Spaces
Starting in 1996, Arcc Spaces have multiple locations island-wide and in Asia’s major cities. Elegantly designed spaces will allow your team to work in luxury. Their meeting room prices start from $60 per hour at Weiss @75 High Street to $115 per hour at One Marina boulevard.
Cost: $60 per hour with various other packages
Location: Multiple locations islandwide. Click here to find out
This article was originally published on 4 October 2022 and updated with new information.
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