Minor Hotels Has Finally Found a Way Into Singapore

Thailand-based Minor Hotels is entering Singapore for the first time. Its Avani Singapore Hotel, a 200-key lifestyle property, is scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2027 in Tanjong Pagar, Travel Weekly reports. The opening also introduces the Avani brand to the city-state, adding another option to a hotel market where new properties are relatively rare and room rates are among the highest in Asia. Minor already operates hotels across much of Southeast Asia, so Singapore has been a conspicuous gap in its map.

The hotel is a new-build, 14-storey tower less than 200 metres from Tanjong Pagar MRT station and about 350 metres from Maxwell MRT, putting it within walking distance of the central business district, Chinatown and the Maxwell Food Centre. A new pedestrian link will connect Peck Seah Street and Tras Street. Rooms and suites range from 19 to 70 square metres, and facilities include a green terrace, an outdoor pool and an AvaniFit gym with Technogym equipment.

Dining options include the rooftop SEEN Restaurant and Bar, a Lobby Lounge and a grab-and-go outlet called The Pantry. General manager Judd Rabbidge said the team wants the hotel to become a place people seek out, whether they are in town for work, sightseeing or meeting friends. Avani is Minor’s upscale lifestyle brand, sitting alongside its better-known Anantara and NH portfolios, and it typically targets travelers who want a design-led stay without full luxury pricing.

Travel Weekly did not report room rates or a booking date, so it is too early to reserve. For travelers planning Singapore trips from mid-2027, the location is the key selling point, combining quick MRT access with one of the city’s best food neighborhoods. Business travelers working in the financial district may find it a convenient alternative to larger chain hotels, and Minor’s loyalty program members should watch for opening offers once bookings open.

Sources: Travel Weekly