Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa has announced the official opening of its new all-suite hotel The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort – part of the property’s US$5.1 billion RWS 2.0 transformation.
Replacing the former Hard Rock Hotel, The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort is the first hotel in Singapore under Marriott International’s The Luxury Collection portfolio, with the company describing its latest brand as “an exclusive sanctuary where refined comfort meets unparalleled exclusivity”.
Designed by award-winning firm P49 Deesign and spanning over 7,650 square meters, The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort has, RWS explained, been crafted to present guests with “enriching moments of exploration, relaxation, and celebration” – blending contemporary elegance with Singapore’s rich heritage and drawing from colonial and tropical influences.
“The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort, Singapore’s first The Luxury Collection-branded all-suite hotel, reflects RWS’s ambition to set new benchmarks in luxury hospitality while offering travelers a sanctuary that feels like home,” said RWS Chief Executive Officer Lee Shi Ruh.
“More than a hotel, it is a destination where culture and contemporary elegance come together, inviting guests to recharge, reconnect and create lasting memories. At the same time, The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort, embodies our belief that true luxury must also be responsible – thoughtfully designed to delight discerning travelers while honoring our community, culture and environment.”
Bruce Rohr, Vice President and Global Brand Leader, The Luxury Collection, added, “The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort, marks a defining chapter in our brand’s journey, introducing an extraordinary new destination where heritage, nature, and luxury converge.
“Marking The Luxury Collection’s first property in Singapore, The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort offers travelers an opportunity to experience the city through a unique lens – one that honors the island’s storied past, celebrates its vibrant landscape and invites guests into a refined sanctuary that feels deeply personal. The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort exemplifies our commitment to distinctive, destination-led hospitality, where each stay becomes a timeless story in the traveler’s collection.”
According to information from RWS, the hotel features open verandas and historically inspired details to shape a distinctive environment, while Singapore’s native flower, orchids, grace the property in carefully curated arrangements,
The Buffy Fish Owl, native to Southeast Asia and once found across Singapore’s mangroves, is also featured prominently as a symbol of the hotel’s identity – appearing in the form of sculptures and a stained-glass installations.
The lobby, RWS added, features a striking centerpiece custom chandelier crafted by globally acclaimed design house Lasvit drawing inspiration from laurel leaves.
Offering a total of 183 suites across five storeys, The Laurus, A Luxury Collection Resort also boasts a teahouse, a boutique chocolaterie, specialty restaurant Laurus Table, a spa, a fully equipped fitness center, and a landscaped pool.
RWS, which also opened its new Singapore Singapore Oceanarium in July, will complete its RWS 2.0 redevelopment in stages with a substantial new waterfront expansion currently scheduled to round out the works by around 2030.
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