While many of us have become accustomed to flexible work arrangements in the post-pandemic world today. We may enjoy partial work-from-home weeks and part-time work arrangements, and, as a result, start hot-desking at our office – since it does not need to be as big and luxurious anymore.
But, nothing really compares to the benefits of face-to-face interaction, especially when everyone in the team is present and there’s not enough space to bring everyone together.
That’s why, companies that have embraced remote working, flexible work arrangements or even those that comprise a large freelancer base, may prefer to host meetings offsite.
Such offsite meeting can also be 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.
There are also meeting rooms with other configurations across its other libraries, including a 20-pax meeting room at Ang Mo Kio Public Library and a 10-pax room at Queenstown Public Library, and more.
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: $9.68 (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++ per hour for single room (up to 4 pax), $160++ per hour for double room (up to 8 pax).
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: $87.20 (Off-Peak); $109 (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: $99 – $135 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 Angsana room 3D has a barback in the meeting room with refreshments and can host up to 12 pax, while the Camellia Conference Room can host up to 18 pax. The Angsana 3E & 3F, as well as the Casablanca Conference Room can handle 20 pax each.
Businesses should note that a minimum booking of 2 hours is required.
Cost: $480 – $660 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 Cloud and Igloo rooms, which have the smallest capacity, accommodates up to 24 pax while the Forest room, which has the largest capacity, holds up to 120 pax.
Cost: From $435 (Half-day) or $590 (Full-day); inclusive of light refreshments
Location: 3D River Valley Road #03-01 Clarke Quay, Singapore 179023
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#7 The Workshop @ Ang Mo Kio | Bukit Merah | Lavender | Science Park | Yio Chu Kang
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 18pax. 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 – $70 per hour
Location: 5 locations: Lavender (12 Kallang Avenue Aperia #03-07 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), Science Park 2 (43 Science Park Road Sparkle #01-11 Singapore 117408), and Yio Chu Kang (10 Ang Mo Kio Street 65 Techpoint #02-20 Singapore 569059)
#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 $38 per hour.
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
Started in 1996, Arcc Spaces has 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.
They have various meeting room space that can accommodate teams from 6 to 14 pax.
Cost: $60 per hour with various other packages
Location: Multiple locations islandwide. Click here to find out.
#10 Rooftop Studios
For slightly larger meetings, for about 20 pax, you can also consider the Rooftop Studios at the National Gallery. The rooms are designed to cater to a variety of events, being able to merge up to four rooms of a similar size, for meetings, training sessions and breakout activities. They can also be used as cosy spaces to hold programmes such as workshops for learning.
Cost: ~$100 for half day
Location: 1 St. Andrew’s Road, Level 5, Rooftop Studios, Singapore, 178957
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