I spent a night in a shipping container hotel in the parking lot of Singapore's hell-themed park. It was the most relaxing thing I've done in a long time.

Marielle DescalsotaMar 4, 2022, 13:34 IST

Shipping Container Hotel at Haw Par Villa.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

I booked an overnight stay at Shipping Container Hotel, a container-unit-turned-movable-living-space in Singapore.
The hotel is located in Haw Par Villa, a park that features themes of hell and mythology.

This is Haw Par Villa, Singapore's hell-themed park.

Haw Par Villa entrance.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

Haw Par Villa's infamous 'Hell's Museum' features sculptures that depict what happens in the 10 Courts of Hell.

Haw Par Villa museum.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

Also tucked away in its parking lot are two hotel units made out of shipping containers.

Shipping Container Hotel 1 and 2 at Carpark C, Haw Par Villa.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

The ride to the park had my cab driver passing through meandering roads and even a guardhouse.

Back entrance to Haw Par Villa.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

The units were decorated with a nature-theme print, with blue accents on the container doors and awning. A porch stretched alongside the front wall.

Shipping Container Hotel 1.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

The hotel had a spacious patio, where I did most of my work. It really felt like I was living off the grid, at least for a day.

The hotel's patio.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

At 280 square feet (26 square meters), it wasn't the biggest hotel room I've ever stayed in. But for a solo traveller, it was more than large enough.

The interior of the Shipping Container Hotel.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

The interior was replete with a dining table, kitchen, television, and a sofa.

The interior of the Shipping Container Hotel.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

The unit could accommodate up to four people thanks to a foldable bed.

The hotel's folding bed.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

The bathroom was surprisingly modern and spacious, with an exhaust fan and water heater.

The bathroom of the Shipping Container Hotel.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

At the other end of the container was the bedroom, where I slept for the night.

The bedroom space.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

The bedroom space led to an emergency exit, which was fitted to the shipping container's doors.

The emergency exit.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

There were barely any people around throughout my stay, so I can vouch that the experience is perfect for those who want a private getaway surrounded by nature.

Shipping Container Hotel at Haw Par Villa.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

The night before, I had ventured into the park, taking photographs of the gigantic dioramas. It's not for the faint of heart, but I relished having the whole park to myself.

Haw Par Villa at night.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

The night before, I had ventured into the park, taking photographs of the gigantic dioramas. It's not for the faint of heart, but I relished having the whole park to myself.

While I've stayed at several luxury hotels, my stay at the Shipping Container Hotel has to be one of my favorites.

The Shipping Container Hotel at night.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

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I spent a night in a shipping container hotel in the parking lot of Singapore's hell-themed park. It was the most relaxing thing I've done in a long time.

This is Haw Par Villa, Singapore's hell-themed park.

Haw Par Villa's infamous 'Hell's Museum' features sculptures that depict what happens in the 10 Courts of Hell.

Also tucked away in its parking lot are two hotel units made out of shipping containers.

The ride to the park had my cab driver passing through meandering roads and even a guardhouse.

The units were decorated with a nature-theme print, with blue accents on the container doors and awning. A porch stretched alongside the front wall.

The hotel had a spacious patio, where I did most of my work. It really felt like I was living off the grid, at least for a day.

At 280 square feet (26 square meters), it wasn't the biggest hotel room I've ever stayed in. But for a solo traveller, it was more than large enough.

The interior was replete with a dining table, kitchen, television, and a sofa.

The unit could accommodate up to four people thanks to a foldable bed.

The bathroom was surprisingly modern and spacious, with an exhaust fan and water heater.

At the other end of the container was the bedroom, where I slept for the night.

The bedroom space led to an emergency exit, which was fitted to the shipping container's doors.

There were barely any people around throughout my stay, so I can vouch that the experience is perfect for those who want a private getaway surrounded by nature.

The night before, I had ventured into the park, taking photographs of the gigantic dioramas. It's not for the faint of heart, but I relished having the whole park to myself.

While I've stayed at several luxury hotels, my stay at the Shipping Container Hotel has to be one of my favorites.