Wee Hur, Avarest to refurbish and rebrand Hotel Miramar as DoubleTree by Hilton

SINGAPORE: Investment firm Aravest and Wee Hur Property, a subsidiary of Wee Hur Holdings, have bought Hotel Miramar along Robertson Quay for S$160 million, with Wee Hur holding a minority stake, and will refurbish and rebrand the 53-year-old hotel as DoubleTree by Hilton, The Edge Singapore reported.

The project, set for completion in 2026, will mark Hilton’s first DoubleTree hotel in Singapore and will add to its local pipeline of more than 500 rooms, including the upcoming NoMad Singapore, according to a joint statement by Aravest and Wee Hur.

Aravest CEO Moses Ko Song said the venture marks the firm’s first entry into Singapore’s hospitality sector and reflects its conviction in the city-state’s attractiveness as both a commercial and leisure destination.

“We are confident that the hotel’s refreshed design, uplifted spaces and thoughtful amenities will be further enhanced by DoubleTree’s signature warmth and hospitality, creating memorable stays for every guest,” he said, adding that the firm also looks forward to working with Hilton and Wee Hur to position the property as a standout destination in Robertson Quay.

Hilton’s vice president for development in Southeast Asia, Maria Ariizumi, said the move will expand the property’s market reach and unlock greater long-term returns, while contributing to the vibrancy of Robertson Quay.

Meanwhile, Wee Hur Property CEO Goh Chengyu, whose company has a track record in development and construction, added that it is excited to play a key role in the transformation of the property.

Hotel Miramar’s October closure, which affected over 100 employees, earned widespread praise from netizens for how it treated its staff in its final chapter, after it chose to give generous severance pay to a 69-year-old contract worker who had been with the company for 52 years. /TISG

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