Hotel Stripes Singapore Chinatown, Autograph Collection
YTL Hotels and BlackRock Announce Hotel Stripes Singapore Chinatown, Autograph Collection
YTL Hotels are proud to announce the launch of Hotel Stripes Singapore Chinatown, Autograph Collection, located at the intersection of Singapore’s Central Business District (CBD) and historic Chinatown, following the acquisition by YTL Hotels and a private fund managed by BlackRock. Under new management, the 304-room, 16-storey property will begin its transformation this October into an upper-upscale hotel under Marriott International’s Autograph Collection, while bringing the Hotel Stripes brand to Singapore for the first time.
Located at 181 South Bridge Road, Hotel Stripes Singapore Chinatown will build on the ethos of its sister property while developing its own distinct identity. The hotel blends urban edge with local heritage, offering a chic, design-forward hotel that honours the neighbourhood's rich architectural tapestry while serving the needs of the modern, tech-driven global traveller. Guests can expect thoughtfully designed spaces that reflect the storied character of Chinatown reinterpreted through a contemporary lens.
A Powerful Institutional Partnership
The acquisition marks YTL Hotels’ second major hospitality investment in Singapore alongside BlackRock in less than 18 months. It follows the purchase of the 299-unit Citadines Raffles Place in May 2025, which was subsequently rebranded as Oakwood Premier Raffles Place Singapore earlier this year. The partnership also builds on BlackRock’s local market knowledge and disciplined approach to asset repositioning with YTL Hotels’ hospitality operating and brand expertise. The latest investment builds on their established collaboration and shared confidence in Singapore’s attractiveness and resilience as a leading destination for both business and leisure travellers.
Expanding the “Stripes” Brand: From Kuala Lumpur to Singapore
Hotel Stripes Singapore Chinatown will join Marriott International’s Autograph Collection, a curated portfolio of independent hotels celebrated for their distinct perspectives, rich character and design-led excellence. Through this affiliation, the hotel will benefit from Marriott International’s global distribution networks and the powerhouse Marriott Bonvoy loyalty programme, broadening its reach among international travellers and supporting its repositioning for discerning guests who value authenticity, design and a sense of place.
The launch of Hotel Stripes Singapore Chinatown draws directly from the success of Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, also part of the Autograph Collection. The original Kuala Lumpur location successfully captured the vibrant, urban grit and artistic pulse of the historic Heritage Row neighbourhood, appealing to modern travellers seeking authentic local narratives. Since its debut, Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur has become a reference point for design-forward hospitality in Malaysia, earning acclaim for its bold architecture, curated art programme, and immersive guest experiences that celebrate the surrounding community.
YTL Hotels will release further information on the property's design concept, dining offerings and guest amenities in the coming months. Please find details here: www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/
YTL Hotels enquires: visit www.ytlhotels.com or contact the YTL Travel Centre on +60 3 2783 1000.