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AEROTEL Singapore

Airport Transit Hotels by PLAZA PREMIUM GROUP • 2016 • myaerotel.com


Branding a Flagship Transit Hotel

Aerotel Singapore, launched in 2016 by Plaza Premium Group, is the world’s first in-terminal transit hotel with an outdoor pool, jacuzzi, poolside bar and gym — all within the airside of Changi Airport Terminal 1.

It offers flexible, economy-priced stays, refreshing transient journeys with a resort-like yet efficient experience.

To position Aerotel as a stylish, traveller-centric oasis, offering a moment of quality rest and recharge—without the premium price tag or logistical hassle of exiting and re-entering airport security.

Brand Identity & Visual Design

  • Colour palette: amber, yellow, warm timber and leather textures to create a modern yet intimate ambiance, inspired by travellers for travellers.

  • Logo & typography: clean, minimal, conveying calm efficiency.

  • Environmental branding: signature fragrance, warm lighting, and sound-dampening acoustics to evoke a “home‑away‑from‑home” feel.

Illustrations & Environmental Graphics

  • Wayfinding custom icons at escalators and within corridors guide guests clearly.

  • Bespoke themed graphics featured at poolside bar and gym areas, fostering a resort-like vibe inside the terminal.

Marketing & Video Content

  • Promo videos: highlight the pool overlooking the tarmac, library lounge, and premium amenities—all set to inviting soundscapes.

  • Short lifestyle clips: on Changi’s channels showcase travellers relaxing poolside between flights, positioning AEROTEL as a stress-relief hub

Website & Booking UX

  • Inspired by frequent flyer journeys, the site emphasizes hourly booking, clear visuals of room types, and straightforward airside access instructions

  • UX copy highlights “Transit-friendly, 6‑hour minimum”, “Book your check‑in/out times”, and “no need to leave secured zone”—improving conversion and guest clarity.

Social Media & Guest Engagement

  • User-Generated Content (TikTok/Instagram) featuring the pool as “best layover ever” went viral, driving organic impressions.

  • Guest reviews on TripAdvisor, Yelp, HeadforPoints praise the “quiet, clean rooms, hot showers, and pool” as major differentiators.

Guest Experience & Amenities

  • Room categories: Solo, Double‑Plus, Family rooms — with private baths, universal plugs/USB, WiFi

  • Facilities: outdoor pool, jacuzzi, Aerobar, Gym, Library Lounge, lockers, runway viewing deck.

Brand Differentiation
Pioneered the transit-hotel concept—gateway to a global chain in Abu Dhabi, Rio, Hong Kong...

Guest Satisfaction
High ratings for comfort, quietness, and luxurious yet practical amenities.

Social Lift
Strong media coverage and virality tied to the rooftop pool underlines brand traction.

Aerotel Singapore became a trailblazing flagship, marrying practical transit needs with a refined guest experience.

The cohesive brand and communications strategy created a peaceful oasis in the heart of an airport, turning a short layover into a memorable respite—paving the way for a global in-terminal transit-hotel chain.

Traveller-first design
Airside location, hourly bookings, universal plugs

Resort ambiance
Pool, bar, calm interiors within bustling terminal

Clear communication
Intuitive wayfinding, concise web UX

Integrated branding
Visuals, scent, sound designed to relax guests



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