Avani Hotel Overlooking Singapore’s Shophouses to Open in 2027

By 2027, a new 14-storey Avani hotel is expected to rise in Singapore’s Tanjong Pagar, adding another tall landmark to this already dense corner of the city. Construction is currently underway on Peck Seah Street, where the future 200-room property will be located just steps from both Tanjong Pagar and Maxwell MRT stations. It’s part of the Downtown Core, where business towers, shopping streets and transport lines all cross paths. This makes it a convenient spot for anyone moving through the city or just visiting for a few days.

The project is being developed by Minor Hotels in collaboration with Kajima Development and Al Wathba Investment. According to the official announcement, the building will include a rooftop pool deck, an AvaniFit gym and dining facilities. In addition, a new pedestrian passage between Peck Seah and Tras Street is planned, which could improve foot traffic flow and accessibility through this dense and diverse neighbourhood. The structure will rise in an area where historic architecture, office towers and residential developments coexist.

Travelers staying at the hotel will be able to explore nearby urban spots without the need for additional transport. Within five minutes on foot lies Maxwell Food Centre, one of the city’s most visited hawker venues, where visitors can try a variety of affordable local dishes in a casual open-air setting. Just around the corner is Duxton Plain Park, a slim strip of greenery squeezed between buildings, where people stroll slowly or sit quietly away from the city’s usual rush.

Just a few minutes from the hotel is Keong Saik Road, where old shophouses now host cafés, bars and small shops. Not far from there, Ann Siang Hill rises gently through narrow old alleys, where cozy rooftop spots peek above shophouses and small courtyards stay hidden from view below. Come evening, spots like Potato Head or Oxwell & Co fill up with regulars looking to unwind somewhere quieter, far from the main tourist shuffle and noise.

Once completed, the hotel will add to the variety of centrally located places to stay in Singapore’s urban core. For travelers, the development may help ease accommodation pressure during peak travel periods while offering a base from which to explore the surrounding neighbourhood on foot. Its location places day-to-day city life within reach, particularly for those seeking shorter, self-guided visits that focus on local food, atmosphere and walkability.