Minor Hotels plans to launch its Avani Hotels & Resorts lifestyle brand in Singapore, marking the group’s entry into the country. It has partnered with Singapore’s Kajima Development and Abu Dhabi-based Alwathba Investment to develop the hotel. The 13-storey upscale property with 200-keys is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027 at 24 Peck Seah Street.
“Avani Singapore represents a strategic market entry for Minor Hotels, and we are honoured to have our partners Kajima and Alwathba alongside us as we venture into Singapore’s hospitality sector,.Their industry expertise and market knowledge will ensure the delivery of an exceptional hotel experience, creating a vibrant base for business and leisure travellers.”
Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor International and CEO of Minor Hotels
The hotel will be located within minutes’ walk to the Central Business District and Chinatown and offer business and leisure guests a contemporary stay that blends the rich heritage of Singapore’s iconic shophouses with its modern urban development. Guests have access to nearby a wide selection of food and drink options ranging from hawker fare at Maxwell and Amoy Street food centres to Michelin-recommended global cuisine along Keong Siak Road, Telok Ayer, and Duxton Hill amongst others. Getting around will be convenient with its close proximity of less than 200 metres from the Tanjong Pagar MRT station and 350 metres from the Maxwell MRT Station (TEL).
Minor Hotels is a global hospitality company operating over 550 hotels, resorts and residences in 56 countries. As a hotel owner, operator, and investor, Minor Hotels fulfils the needs and desires of today’s global travellers through its eight hotel brands, including Anantara, Avani, Elewana Collection, NH, NH Collection, nhow, Oaks, and Tivoli. Minor Hotels is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) and participates in the GHA Discovery loyalty programme.
Featured Image: From left to right: Mr. Rashed Mohammed Ahmed Darwa Alkaabi, Director of Alwathba Investment, Mr. William E. Heinecke, Founder and Chairman of Minor International, Mr. Shuichi Oishi, CEO of Kajima Development, and Mr. Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor International and CEO of Minor Hotels (Source: Minor Hotels)
