Marriott International, American multinational hospitality company based in Bethesda, Maryland has expanded its portfolio in Southeast Asia with the opening of a 128 - room Tribute Portfolio hotel in Singapore, an island country and city - state, well known to be a blend of historical landmarks, futuristic attractions, stunning gardens and renowned for its vibrant culture, modern architecture and delicious cuisine.
Varel Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is located at the intersection of Selegie Road and Mount Sofia in Singapore’s arts - and - heritage district, in a precinct featuring pre - war shophouses, Art Deco buildings, late - night eateries, cafes, and independent businesses on the former site of Selegie Centre, within a 10 - minute walk of Little India Arcade and Bugis Street Shopping District offering an easy access to Mustafa Centre and Suntec City.
The property is accessible via Little India, Rochor, Bencoolen, and Dhoby Ghaut MRT stations, with several lines nearby. Nearby locations include Kampong Glam, the National Museum of Singapore, Chinatown, Bugis, Marina Bay Sands, Orchard Road, and The Kallang.
This luxury hotel blending French elegance with rich local heritage was designed by the architectural firm FDAT, an award - winning studio based in Singapore, working across architecture, interiors and landscapes, with a focus on biophilic design.
The design is inspired by the hotel owner’s childhood memories of the Selegie neighbourhood, and the building features sky terraces, and guestrooms balconies designed as gardens, along with traditional elements such as louvered windows, metal gates, and hanfcrafted details.
The property features 128 comfortable rooms offered in two colour palettes, light and dark. Interior details include carpet patterns inspired by local desserts, vintage lift - inspired grills, dim sum -inspired lamps, bathtubs set against concave walls, and various in - room amenities includes Cai Noir, a bespoke bathroom product created in collaboration with Maison21G. Public spaces display objects such as traditional games, snacks, and handcrafted artifacts.
Dining and beverage options comprise four venues. Hathaway Autograph is an all - day dining venue serving Southeast Asian cuisine with indoor and outdoor seating. Vernacular Coffee operates as an artisanal café with in house roasting, Saga Bar offers cocktails inspired by regional spices and aroma, and a rooftop pool bar is also available.
Amenities at Varel Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel include a rooftop infinity pool with city views, surrounded by foliage and lounge spaces. Guests are welcomed with gelato from Denzy Gelato and iced tea from TWG.
The hotel collaborates with local creatives, artisans, and businesses and joins Tribute Portfolio, a Marriott Bonvoy “soft brand” collection of independent, characterful hotels focused on captivating design, vibrant social scenes, and local community immersion.
Each property is designed to be unique rather than standardized, often featuring local artistic influences, historic design elements, bold colours, Instagram - worthy spaces, and lively destination bars.
Links
https://www.marriott.com/en-gb/hotels/sintx-varel-singapore-a-tribute-portfolio-hotel/overview/
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