It was in April last year when I first saw the hoardings for the 90-room lyf Chinatown Singapore at 25 Mosque Street. I was looking forward to checking out Singapore’s fifth lyf property when it opens. Yesterday, The Ascott Limited officially announced that lyf Chinatown Singapore will open on 3 July 2026, with bookings available from 15 May 2026. To celebrate the opening, bookings from 15 May to end September 2026, enjoy 25% off stays from 3 July to 1 October 2026.
Singapore’s four other lyf properties are located in Funan, one-north, Farrer Park and Bugis.
lyf Chinatown Singapore translates the cultural heritage of the Chinese, Malay, Indian and European influences that define the surrounding precinct into everyday lived experience. An entrance features a criss-cross motif drawn from the heritage architectural details to a check-in counter reimagined from traditional Chinese medicine cabinets. Colours, materials and a wayfinding signage presented in four languages echo Chinatown’s layered streetscape
Social spaces here are designed for guests to live, work and socialise. BOND, the social kitchen, draws on Chinatown’s five-foot way culture and communal rhythms. COLLAB, the flexible co-working environment references the shophouse arcades and mercantile history of the precinct. DIP, a rooftop pool, and BURN, a fully equipped gym, draw on the daily rituals of rest and renewal that sustained generations of merchants and communities int he district. WASH & HANG, the communal laundry space, reinterprets the neighbourhood’s architectural character in a playful, contemporary way.
There are nine room types here – Nano Queen Plus, Nano Queen, Nano Single, Nano Twin, One of a Kind, Side-by-Side, One of A Kind Plus, Level Up and Level Up Plus, accommodating solo travellers through to groups of six. Each space features a distinct artwork reflecting a journey through Chinatown, complemented by playful reinterpretations of familiar cultural motifs such as fortune cats and prosperity symbols.
Guests are invited to check out regular created programming around the neighbourhood such as guided cultural walks through Chinatown, Kampong Glam and nearby Indian temples as well as games nights. Guests can also join workshops such as Chinese tea tastings.
The last time we stayed in a lyf property was during the grand opening of lyf Penang Georgetown in January 2025.