Inside One of Singapore’s Smallest Hotel Rooms, Yotelair Changi Airport

Tucked away in one of the far corners of Jewel is Yotelair, a chain known for its transit-style hotels.

Yotelair is one of three brands owned by Yotel, a UK-based hotel group. Yotelair hotels are located specifically in airports, and are inspired by air travel, a Singapore-based representative told me. The chain launched its Changi Airport location in 2019.

“The Yotel concept came about when the founder was on a first-class flight and saw how it was possible to achieve a comfort feel in a compact space through the use of clever design and technology,” the representative said.

The hotel has two types of rooms: Premium Queen Cabin and Premium Family Cabin. The rooms’ designs are inspired by an airplane cabin, like their names suggest. 

But the entry-level Premium Queen Cabin is only 10 square meters (107 square feet) in size, making it one of tiniest hotel rooms in Singapore with an en-suite bathroom. 

I’ve stayed in tiny places before, including in a capsule hotel and a bunk-bed pod. Even so, I was curious to explore the small space, especially considering that it’s furnished will all the basics, and not just a bed.

On a recent weekend, I booked an entry-level room for 316 Singapore dollars, or $225, for a one-night stay. Insider paid for my stay in full.