The Laurus hotel, part of The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts stable, officially opened on Wednesday at Resorts World Sentosa, a casino resort complex in Singapore. That is according to a press release issued by global hospitality group Marriott International Inc.
Named after laurel leaves, the new hotel at Resorts World Sentosa, a property run by Genting Singapore Ltd, offers 183 suites.
The Luxury Collection brand, part of hospitality group Marriott International Inc, is described as an ensemble of more than 120 hotels in over 40 countries and territories, and has roots dating back to 1906.
Lee Shi Ruh, chief executive of Resorts World at Sentosa Pte Ltd, the operating entity of Resorts World Sentosa, said the new hotel reflects the casino firm’s “ambition to set new benchmarks in luxury hospitality while offering travellers a sanctuary that feels like home”.
She added: “More than a hotel, it is a destination where culture and contemporary elegance come together, inviting guests to recharge, reconnect, and create lasting memories.”
Ms Lee has since August 1 taken on the role of president and chief operating officer of Genting Singapore.
The Wednesday announcement cited Bruce Rohr, vice president and global brand leader of The Luxury Collection, as saying: “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.”
He added: “Marking The Luxury Collection’s first property in Singapore, The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort offers travellers an opportunity to experience the city through a unique lens – one that honours the island’s storied past, celebrates its vibrant landscape, and invites guests into a refined sanctuary that feels deeply personal.”
Genting Singapore is opening new attractions this year, as part of Resorts World Sentosa’s expansion, known as RWS 2.0.
The company’s board had approved a total investment of about SDG6.80 billion (US$5.28 billion currently) to upgrade and expand the casino complex.
A revamped retail area at Resorts World Sentosa, dubbed “WEAVE”, began opening in early July, while the Singapore Oceanarium opened to the public in late July.
The group opened a new themed zone, “Illumination’s Minion Land”, at Universal Studios Singapore on February 14.
In November last year, the company broke ground on a new waterfront development at the complex. Genting Singapore expects that expansion to be completed in 2030.
