Somerset, the serviced residence brand under Singapore's Ascott Limited, is opening its new global flagship on 15 December 2026 — and it's set right on the edge of the Clarke Quay riverfront, beside Fort Canning MRT Station.
The property has 245 keys spread across 12 room categories, from straightforward Twin and King rooms up to One- and Two-Bedroom apartments. Several room types come with fully equipped kitchenettes and in-room washing machines, which is the real draw for anyone staying more than a few nights — think work relocations, slow travel through Asia, or families who don't want to live out of a suitcase. Two themed categories stand out: Wellness-Tech Rooms geared around rest and recovery, and Family Explorer Themed Rooms built for travelling with kids.
Shared facilities lean heavily into that family-and-wellness angle. There's a guest lounge plus a club lounge, an indoor gym, a main pool with a dedicated children's pool, kids' play areas and playgrounds, and pet-friendly facilities — still a relative rarity in Singapore accommodation. Food comes via Straits Place, an all-day upscale-casual restaurant serving modern European dishes alongside local favourites and Asian-inspired plates, handy when you've had a long day at Universal Studios or Marina Bay and don't want to head back out.
The location is arguably the biggest selling point. Fort Canning MRT puts the CBD, Orchard Road and the rest of the island within an easy train ride, while Clarke Quay's riverside bars, hawker options and the Singapore River promenade are on the doorstep. Somerset is also curating activities that plug guests into the surrounding river precinct, so the hotel doubles as a base for exploring the area rather than just a place to sleep.
For travellers, this matters most if you're planning an extended stay in Singapore — a week or more with the family, a pet in tow, or a work stint that needs proper apartment living rather than a hotel room. Somerset's parent company, The Ascott Limited, sits under CapitaLand Investment, one of Asia's biggest real asset managers, so the flagship status suggests this is where the brand will showcase its playbook for apartment-style stays going forward. With rooms going on sale ahead of the mid-December 2026 opening, early bookings for the Christmas and New Year window could be worth watching for introductory rates.
