Avani Ratchada Bangkok

Minor Hotels’ lifestyle brand Avani Hotels and Resorts is set to make its Singapore debut in 2027 with the opening of a 200-key new-build property.

Located at 24 Peck Seah Street, in the bustling Tanjong Pagar district, the 13-storey upscale property is a partnership with Singapore’s Kajima Development and Abu Dhabi-based Alwathba Investment.

L-R: Rashed Mohammed Ahmed Darwa Alkaabi, Director of Alwathba Investment; William E. Heinecke, Founder and Chairman of Minor International; Shuichi Oishi, CEO of Kajima Development; and Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor International and CEO of Minor Hotels

“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,” said Minor International Group CEO and Minor Hotels CEO, Dillip Rajakarier.

“Their industry expertise and market knowledge will ensure the delivery of an exceptional hotel experience, creating a vibrant base for business and leisure travellers.”

Avani Museum Quarter Amsterdam

Avani Hotels and Resorts is one of Minor Hotels’ eight hotel brands which are represented across over 550 hotels, resorts and residences in 56 countries.

Launched in 2011, with a focus on stylish rooms, connected social spaces and relaxed dining, Avani currently operates 42 hotels and resorts in 24 countries

Minor Hotels is aiming to increase that footprint to nearly 100 hotels and resorts by the end of 2026, with openings in Thailand, China and the Seychelles scheduled for later this year.