UOL, Hilton sign deal for first NoMad Hotel in Apac at former Faber House site
UOL Group is signing up with forces with global hospitality forerunner Hilton to launch the initial NoMad Lodging in Asia Pacific. Hilton will oversee procedures of the 173-room deluxe hotel, which will be positioned at the former Faber House on Orchard Road. The hotel is set to open in very early 2027.
“With interest for premium, experience-driven remains rising across the region, the luxury gateway of Singapore provides the excellent backdrop to debut Wanderer’s uniquely local deluxe hospitality– and will certainly be the first of lots of cities in Asia to invite the brand name,” claims Alan Watts, head for Asia Pacific at Hilton.
“We are excited to present NoMad to Singapore as section of our placemaking vision for Orchard Road, together with UOL’s upcoming private and unique preview of its high end non commercial venture, UpperHouse at Orchard Blvd, and the award-winning Pan Pacific Orchard, forming a triad that will certainly add to the change of Orchard Street,” says Liam Wee Sin, UOL’s chief executive.
Some other functions of the resort consist of an entrance hall on level five with an adjacent sky terrace and an infinity terrace swimming pool overlooking Orchard Road, and a roof bar and dining establishment.
Andrew Zobler, founder and CEO of Sydell Group, claims that the brand name’s launching in Singapore is just the beginning, with several deals “in advanced discussions in places in North America, Europe and further”.
NoMad is a deluxe lifestyle resort company emphasizing sophisticated design, world-class eating and immersive social programming. Founded by US hospitality firm Sydell Group, the company joined the Hilton portfolio following the team’s acquisition of a majority risk in Sydell Group in 2024. At the moment, NoMad has one front runner location in London, with intentions to broaden globally.
Created by WOHA, the accommodation will include a biophilic layout with a 15-storey waterfall and a “cliff-like verdant vertical landscape” set right into the front. There will likewise be an “urban verandah”: a public spot on the third level that will be made use of for art and style programs. UOL says the city verandah will likewise facilitate future connections to surrounding projects.
Faber House was an eight-storey commercial property situated across the road from 313@somerset. In 2021, UOL got in-principle authorizations to redevelop the location right into a 19-storey hotel under URA’s Strategic Development Initiative (SDI) system. The accommodation is going to even include commercial and retail slot.
