The I-S Guide to F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2014
All the essential concerts, parties, fancy dinners and staycations on the most exciting weekend of the year
The Singapore Grand Prix is on again, and whether or not you’re into fast cars, you should be excited. The city is awash in staycation deals, music performances, special dinners and parties galore, and our ultimate guide covers all the essentials.
All about the race
- The event runs from Sep 19-21, but the actual race is on Sun, 8pm.
- There are three practice sessions (Fri, 6pm and 9:30pm; Sat 6pm) and a qualifying round (Sat, 9pm).
- It's the sixth last race (there are 19 in total) of this year's F1 season.
- It’s the first ever F1 night race in the world, but this year it's not the only one anymore: Bahrain switched theirs to a night race earlier this year.
- Held at Marina Bay Street Circuit. There's a map of the race track here.
- You can get tickets from the official site, email tickets@singaporegp.sg or call the ticketing hotline at 6738-6738. Prices start from $68 for a single-day walkabout pass.
- This year, Zone 1 has a new Sail Stage, which has a tall canopy for theatrical shows by performers and illusionists. Zone 4 has the Coyote Stage next to the Hawker Village, and the White Bar stage (next to the bar) with live music. There are nine stages in total.
PARTIES
DINING DEALS
Staycations
Carlton is offering 20% off best room rates ($460) from Sept 18-21. Not right next to the race track, but still a good deal for a downtown hotel.
The historic hotel oversees a hairpin turn of the street circuit onto the iconic Anderson Bridge. There are a limited number of rooms left, starting at $1,000 a night with a minimum stay of 3 nights.
Limited rooms are available at the iconic hotel, which is no longer accepting check-ins on Saturday. Its September Night Race Offer will let you take $30 off the best available rate of $749 upwards per night.
The Formula One package will cost you $850 upwards per night from Sept 19-21. Internet access is complimentary and there's a spectacular view of the race tracks.
Premium ocean (standard) rooms that have a great view of the Benjamin Sheares bridge, the Singapore flyer and of course, the Grand Prix race track will cost $1,300 a night with a minimum stay of three nights.
The standard deluxe rooms here are fully booked but deluxe balcony rooms are still available for you to really soak in the atmosphere and roars of those Formula 1 engines. Prices start at $1,070 upwards from Sept 18-21.
The iconic hotel is offering four different Grand Prix packages, which come with privileges like complimentary breakfast at the Tiffin Room, spa and retail vouchers, and tickets to the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix itself. Prices begin at $2,167 for three nights.
The Marina Deluxe room which accommodates three adults has a partial view of the Marina Bay street circuit and will cost $1,680, with a minimum stay of 3 nights (Sept 19-22). Daily breakfast for two is included in the deal.
The hotel is offering a 33% discount off its best rates from Sept 19-21. Deluxe rooms will start at $407 and prices include breakfast for two at Carousel. Book at the hotel's website.
From Sept 18-21, the Swissotel is offering an early bird 10% discount rate on rooms facing the race tracks for a minumum stay of three nights. Prices will start at $1,260.
Arts and Stage
Sales and Pop-Ups