Prefer a “hotel-in-a-garden” for your spiritually uplifting retreat? Consider the eco-friendly PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, with an organic architectural style reminiscent of the ancient hanging gardens of Babylon. Book the wood-based Lifestyle Room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Hong Lim Park. If you feel like dining in, the hotel’s vibrant, modern restaurant Lime serves a wide range of local and Southeast Asian cuisine. You can also soak away your blues at its outdoor infinity pool or refresh yourself with a holistic therapy at St. Gregory Spa.  

All set to experience a relaxing and rejuvenating staycation? Here are some suggested staycation activities to satisfy your quest for inner peace.

Forest bathing is a concept started in Japan in the 1980s that doubles as a treatment for those who are burned out and need to reconnect with nature. Immersing in nature and using all your five senses mindfully has its benefits, including lifting and moderating your mood.

Here in Singapore, you can emulate the forest bathing concept by practising mindful walking in a natural setting. If you are staying at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, consider doing mindful walking along the shady tree-lined paths of the Singapore River close to the Esplanade. Those staying at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering can take their walks at the nearby Fort Canning. 

The key to mindful walking is not about the destination, but about bringing awareness to your walk. It could be as simple as a morning walk along the rooftop gardens of your hotel, watching the sunrise and appreciating its rays and warmth, or a stroll through the lush greenery of a nearby urban park. 

Pay close attention to the sensations of the body—how your arms swing during your walk, the sensation of breathing in and out, as well as the scents that waft across your face. Mindfulness walks work best when you are truly present in the moment, so try not to bring along a digital device when you’re doing so. 

Get directions to the Esplanade Promenade from PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay

Get directions to Fort Canning Park from PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering

Coordinating movements with breathing and paying attention to the sensations in your body makes yoga a great way to bring balance to your mind, body and soul. At PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, our Body & Soul package offers yoga sessions where you can spend an hour on this meditative practice.  

At PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, you can practise yoga in your room with the help of a yoga app or visit a nearby yoga studio, such as Tirisula Yoga. Incorporating greenery in its classes, Tirisula Yoga immerses you in an authentic yoga practice with a team of yoga professionals. 

Get directions to Tirisula Yoga Studio from PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering

Journaling is a therapeutic activity that lets you explore your deeper thoughts and feelings, freeing you to discover or rediscover new aspects of yourself. It helps you to make sense of your thoughts and experiences, and organise them in a meaningful way. 

Doing so may also improve your mood, providing you with a form of cathartic release while you prioritise what’s important to you.

Find a spot in your room to pen down your thoughts. Or better yet, find an inspiring location in your hotel to journal. At PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, the hotel atrium makes a conducive place to do just that, while the poolside cabanas with views of Hong Lim Park are perfect for this purpose at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering.

Putting yourself as a priority is essential, especially if your day-to-day schedule is a whirlwind of activities revolving around other people. Spending time on self-care will make you better at your job and improve your life. 

There is no better way to do this than to pamper yourself with a spa treatment at the award-winning St. Gregory Spa. Available at both PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay and PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, you can pick from a wide range of treatments—traditional therapies like our signature Tui Na Massage, revitalising facials, or pampering spa rituals perfect for blissful relaxation.

Ready for a spiritual and wellness experience? Contact us today at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay or PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering—we will be more than happy to assist you with the right staycation package.