InterContinental Singapore leaving IHG

[HirafuHeartAttack]

Just saw the below from Loyalty Lobby.

Intercontinental Singapore-Bugis Leaving The IHG Chain on January 1, 2026

Intercontinental Singapore to leave IHG on JAN 1, 2026.

loyaltylobby.com

I know this hotel was a favourite of quite a few here, particularly @drron so it’s sad to see it go. Will be interested to see what it rebrands into.

 

[moa999]

And whether IHG has a replacement in the wings

 

[markis10]

And whether IHG has a replacement in the wings

Given they already have another IC in SIN they may not see the need, the Regent was not replaced. I would suggest IHG see the HIX brand as their future growth in the city given the crowded upscale market.

 

[drron]

Just saw the below from Loyalty Lobby.

Intercontinental Singapore-Bugis Leaving The IHG Chain on January 1, 2026

Intercontinental Singapore to leave IHG on JAN 1, 2026.

loyaltylobby.com

I know this hotel was a favourite of quite a few here, particularly @drron so it’s sad to see it go. Will be interested to see what it rebrands into.

And I have 4 nights booked from 8/1/26.
The IC Robertson Quay is not in a great position.
So back to the drawing board.

 

[hwy]

Wow- what a shame a terrific hotel is going to get rebranded. Hopefully to something just as nice.

 

[oz_mark]

Wow- what a shame a terrific hotel is going to get rebranded. Hopefully to something just as nice.

Some background here, and also a suggestion Marriott is on the shortlist.

InterContinental Singapore in Bugis to close; Frasers-owned property to be rebranded

Marriott International is understood to have been shortlisted to operate the 406-room, 16-storey hotel Read more at The Business Times.

www.businesstimes.com.sg

 

[HirafuHeartAttack]

Wow- what a shame a terrific hotel is going to get rebranded. Hopefully to something just as nice.

Some background here, and also a suggestion Marriott is on the shortlist.

InterContinental Singapore in Bugis to close; Frasers-owned property to be rebranded

Marriott International is understood to have been shortlisted to operate the 406-room, 16-storey hotel Read more at The Business Times.

www.businesstimes.com.sg

What level/brand of Marriott will be interesting if it pans out that way. Literally a stones throw from the JW, and if I'm not mistaken every other luxury and premium Marriott brand is already represented in the city.

 

[moa999]

Interesting one of the articles that suggests it's due to under performance.

I wonder if this is more a Singapore specific thing, and given the $s Involved for the upper premium brands people are doing more detailed research, and older properties outside the core tourist hotspots struggle, whatever the brand.

 

[dajop]

and if I'm not mistaken every other luxury and premium Marriott brand is already represented in the city.

If you look at Marriott’s own brand classifications, of the luxury/premium brands the Le Meridien seems most conspicuous of those that are absent from Singapore, then Delta and Renaissance and some more niche brands

 

[drron]

I had decided I would probably use the JW Marriott instead of the IC next January so will be intersting to see what the IC becomes an the pricing.
That or hope for another Fairmont Gold package from LE if it comes up.

 

[Holiday.with.Ken]

Interesting one of the articles that suggests it's due to under performance.

I wonder if this is more a Singapore specific thing, and given the $s Involved for the upper premium brands people are doing more detailed research, and older properties outside the core tourist hotspots struggle, whatever the brand.

IC Singapore has been consistently participating in third night free or "IHG One night on us", which represent very good value for many guests.

 

[Ansett Nostalgic]

Le Meridien would be a good fit as suggested above.

 

[05flyer]

What level/brand of Marriott will be interesting if it pans out that way. Literally a stones throw from the JW, and if I'm not mistaken every other luxury and premium Marriott brand is already represented in the city.

Agree - interesting to watch this. The JW is fantastic, I stayed there a year or so ago. Lacks the old-school luxury feel of the IC, but couldn't fault the service, facilities, and location.

I expect they would complement each other well in Marriott's portfolio. Two quite different hotel experiences, especially if Marriott put some $$ in for a refurb on the IC.

 

[Daver6]

Interesting hearing other's view of the SIN JW. I've been there three times and under-whelmed three times. Perhaps it's my lack of status only being a pleb gold Bonvoy member.

Having said that....amazing pool view!

 

[HirafuHeartAttack]

An update:

InterContinental Singapore To Reflag Under Marriott's The Luxury Collection in January 2026 | Secret Life of Fatbacks

Marriott International, Inc. today announced the signing of an agreement with Frasers Hospitality to bring The Luxury Collection to Singapore’s city.

secretlifeoffatbacks.com

 

[drron]

So had a look at the Larus. It is twice the cost of my cancelled IC stay in January.. Tell em they're dreaming.
So I booked the other IC for a third the cost.
I can get a room with Club access at the Ritz Carlton for less.

 

[05flyer]

I can get a room with Club access at the Ritz Carlton for less.

Would stay at the Ritz Carlton just for the buffet. Unbelievably good.

 

[drron]

But the day before had just used up most of my Bonvoy points for 3 nights at the Ritz Carlton in Barcelona.

 

[dajop]

So had a look at the Larus. It is twice the cost of my cancelled IC stay in January.. Tell em they're dreaming.
So I booked the other IC for a third the cost.
I can get a room with Club access at the Ritz Carlton for less.

Laurus is a different proposition, a Luxury Collection property on Sentosa, not a city hotel. Looks the (soon to be former) IC is not loaded up yet on Marriott website.