The Bus Collective comprises 20 discarded buses that have been converted into luxury suites. — The Bus Collective/dpa
The glitzy metropolis of Singapore has one more attraction: tourists can now sleep in decommissioned buses in the tranquil Changi Village district.
The Bus Collective is a resort hotel comprised of 20 spacious buses that have been converted into “... elegant and environmentally conscious luxury suites,” the owners say.
The priciest category features round queen-size beds and spacious bathtubs in suites called the “King George” and “Queen Victoria”.
Three to four guests can use around 45sq m of coach space during their stay. There are also specially equipped rooms for older people and people with disabilities.
Although all vehicles have been completely renovated, some characteristic features from their time on the streets of Singapore have been retained – such as the steering wheel and driver’s seat.
You’re unfortunately not allowed to take your bus for a spin around the hotel’s 8,600sq m grounds, but the hotel says it organises bus tours that can be booked from its site – for example to the offshore island of Pulau Ubin.
With its long history, beach promenade and picturesque coastline, the Changi Village neighbourhood, located in the immediate vicinity of the airport, is certainly not a bad spot to spend a night on a bus. – dpa
