DoubleTree by Hilton Singapore Robertson Quay Opening in October 2026

It is no secret that Singapore's hotel market has been heating up. A string of rebrands and new builds have reshaped the hospitality landscape over the past few years, from Mandarin Orchard becoming Hilton Singapore Orchard to the Regent making way for Conrad Singapore Orchard. The latest chapter is now taking shape along the Singapore River, where the much-loved Hotel Miramar is being reimagined as Singapore's first-ever DoubleTree by Hilton.

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For anyone who has walked along Havelock Road, Hotel Miramar was something of a quiet fixture. Built in the 1970s and sitting alongside other heritage properties such as the Furama RiverFront and Copthorne King's Hotel, the 344-room property had a loyal following among business travellers and local staycationers. It ceased operations at the end of October 2025.

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The property has since been acquired by Aravest, a hospitality real estate investment and asset management firm, in partnership with Wee Hur Holdings (SGX: E3B), a Singapore-listed property developer. The two partners have brought in Hilton to manage the conversion, and the result will be the DoubleTree by Hilton Singapore Robertson Quay, targeting an opening in the fourth quarter of 2026. The owners have publicly expressed their ambition to have the hotel ready before the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix weekend on 9 to 11 October 2026, which would make for an exceptionally well-timed debut.

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The renovation is comprehensive. Guestrooms, meeting facilities, the all-day dining restaurant, and the lobby lounge are all being overhauled. The fitness centre and pool deck are receiving enhancements, and new amenities are being introduced that were not part of the original property, including a kids' club and pickleball courts. The redesign follows DoubleTree's new Asia-Pacific design language, which centres on comfort, balance, and a sense of belonging.

Clarence Tan, Hilton's senior vice-president of development for Asia-Pacific, put it well when he described the site as "an old building with good-sized rooms and views of the Singapore River" and called it "a precious opportunity." DoubleTree has historically been a strong conversion brand precisely because it is flexible enough to work with existing building stock, and the Robertson Quay location is undeniably prime.

The DoubleTree opening will bring the number of Hilton-managed hotels in Singapore to six, joining Conrad Singapore Orchard, Conrad Singapore Marina Bay, Hilton Singapore Orchard, and Hilton Garden Inn Singapore Serangoon.

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The more exciting addition, however, is the upcoming NoMad Singapore. Developed in partnership with UOL Group at the former Faber House site at 230 Orchard Road, the 173-room property is NoMad's first foray into Asia Pacific and represents Hilton's entry into the luxury lifestyle segment in Singapore. Designed by WOHA Architects, the building features a striking cascading 15-storey waterfall and a lush botanical facade. The interior concept draws on a New York-meets-Singapore sensibility, with bespoke local artworks, double-height ceilings in the public spaces, and a rooftop pool and bar overlooking the Orchard Road skyline.

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The conversion of Hotel Miramar into DoubleTree by Hilton Singapore Robertson Quay is a well-considered addition to Singapore's hospitality landscape. The location along the Singapore River is genuinely excellent, the renovation scope is comprehensive, and the Hilton Honors earning rate is on par with the chain's full-service brands. For Hilton Honors members who have historically had limited mid-scale options in Singapore beyond the Hilton Garden Inn at Serangoon, this is a welcome development.

Paired with the upcoming NoMad Singapore on Orchard Road, Hilton is making a serious statement about its ambitions in this market. Whether you are after a comfortable base for business travel or a well-located staycation, Robertson Quay is about to become a more compelling destination.