Asia OSS Master Trainers Workshop, September 2006: Logistics Guide

I. Accommodation

"Oxford Hotel Singapore is located on Queen Street which is within the civic cultural centre. We are just a short walk from Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Suntec City Shopping Mall, Raffles City Shopping Centre, and Parco Bugis Junction Shopping & Entertainment Centre. We are easily accessible by public transport and a stone's throw away from Bugis and City Hall MRT Stations. There is no lack of places of interests in our vincinity - The National Museum, National Library, Hindu & Buddhist Temples just to name a few."

- Oxford Hotel Singapore

For more information on Oxford Hotel Singapore, visit their website at http://www.oxfordhotel.com.sg/oxford/index.htm.

II. How to go to Oxford Hotel Singapore from Changi Airport?

There are many ways to get to Oxford Hotel Singapore. However, to avoid unnecessary confusions, we recommend the following:

By Train (SMRT) from Changi Airport:

1. After you alight from your flight, make your way to Changi Airport (CG2) MRT Station.
2. Purchase a standard ticket of S$1.50 from the ticket machine. Note that you will need to pay an additional S$1 deposit which will be refunded at the end of your journey by returning the ticket to the ticket machine.
3. Board the train at Changi Airport (CG2) MRT Station and alight at Tanah Merah (EW4) MRT Station.
4. Cross the platform to board the train that goes towards Boon Lay (EW27) MRT Station. Note that you need to alight halfway at City Hall (EW13/NS25) MRT Station.
5. Alight at City Hall (EW13/NS25) MRT Station and exit the gates. Return your ticket to the ticket machine to claim back your initial S$1 deposit!

Refer to the map below on how to get to Oxford Hotel Singapore from City Hall MRT Station:

Source: http://www.oxfordhotel.com.sg/oxford/location.htm

By Taxi/Cab from Changi Airport:

1. After you alight from your flight, make your way to the Taxi Stand.
2. Hire a taxi/cab and inform the driver of the following address as your destination:
   Oxford Hotel Singapore
   218 Queen Street, Singapore 188549
   
3. For any problems, contact the hotel staff at the following number: (65) 6332 2222 for driving directions.
4. Estimated cost: S$15 (may vary due to the different surcharges)

III. How to go to training venue (SMU) from Oxford Hotel Singapore?

Training will be held at Administrative building, Singapore Management University. On the first day of the program (September 11, 2006), we strongly urge all participants to finish their breakfasts by 7.45 am and gather at the hotel lobby by 8.00 am. Our representative will be meeting up with all the participants before moving as a group to the training venue.