Ascott's new 245-key Somerset at CanningHill Piers opens beside Fort Canning MRT on 15 December 2026, with family loft rooms, a 7.8-metre otter slide and up to 25% off December stays.

TL;DR

  • Somerset Clarke Quay Singapore, a serviced residence run by Ascott at 3 Clarke Quay, opens on 15 December 2026 with 245 keys across 12 room categories.
  • Family features include a 7.8-metre Mama Otter Slide, an indoor Kids' Cloud Forest play space and a children's pool.
  • Bookings are open, with up to 25% off Best Available Rates for stays from 15 to 31 December 2026. Nightly prices have not been published.

When does Somerset Clarke Quay Singapore open and where is it?

Somerset Clarke Quay Singapore opens on 15 December 2026, according to a media release issued on 12 November by The Ascott Limited, the Singapore-based hospitality company owned by CapitaLand Investment. It sits along the Singapore River in the Clarke Quay precinct, beside Fort Canning MRT station, as part of the CanningHill Piers mixed-use development. Ascott's booking page gives the address as 3 Clarke Quay. It is the second Somerset-branded property in Singapore and, per the release, takes Ascott's Singapore portfolio to 22 properties.

What room types does it have?

The release lists 245 keys across 12 room categories, from twin and king rooms to one- and two-bedroom units. Ascott's booking page shows sizes from 18 sqm for a Deluxe Twin to 67 sqm for a Two-bedroom Family Explorer Loft. There are three "Wellness-Tech" options (room, loft and suite) with a pillow menu, blackout curtains, air purifiers and filtered water dispensers. Family Explorer loft rooms are themed around the hotel mascot Cubby and the river's otters, with bunk beds and explorer welcome kits. Selected units have kitchenettes and in-room washing machines, which matters for longer family stays.

What is there for kids and families?

The headline feature is a 7.8-metre Mama Otter Slide designed by Playpoint, alongside the Kids' Cloud Forest indoor play space, a children's pool and play areas. Adults get an indoor gym, a swimming pool and guest lounges at the lobby and on Level 19. The property is also described as pet-friendly. Dining is at Straits Place, which Ascott describes as an all-day restaurant serving modern European dishes, local favourites and Asian-inspired plates.

How much does it cost and how do you book?

Ascott has not published nightly rates. Its grand-opening offer gives up to 25% off Best Available Rates for stays from 15 to 31 December 2026, booked through discoverasr.com. The booking page lists check-in from 3pm and check-out by 11am, and says the property does not take part in the ASR loyalty programme. Separately, an Instagram quest called "You Otter Know" runs until 14 December, with prizes for 505 participants that include return air tickets to Singapore, stays and ASR points.

Why it matters

December is already a busy month on the river and around the city, with Christmas on A Great Street lighting up Orchard Road and BTS THE CITY ARIRANG expanding to 10 venues. A new family-focused serviced residence next to Fort Canning MRT and Fort Canning Park gives visiting relatives and staycationers another central option, and families planning a festive outing can pair it with the Christmas Train Show at Gardens by the Bay.

Wong Kar Ling, Ascott's chief strategy officer and managing director for Southeast Asia, said the opening "marks an important milestone for Somerset."

What is not confirmed

Room rates, the full list of pet rules and Straits Place opening hours have not been published. An April 2026 EdgeProp report put the serviced residence at 192 units with a soft launch at end-2026; the November release gives 245 keys.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Somerset Clarke Quay Singapore open?

On 15 December 2026, per Ascott's media release.

What is the nearest MRT station?

Fort Canning MRT station on the Downtown Line, which the release says is beside the property.

Is there an opening promotion?

Yes. Up to 25% off Best Available Rates for stays from 15 to 31 December 2026, booked via Ascott's discoverasr.com site.

Sources and Method

Based on Ascott's media release of 12 November 2026 distributed by Media OutReach Newswire, Ascott's Somerset Clarke Quay booking page (room sizes, address, check-in times, loyalty note) and EdgeProp Singapore (19 April 2026). HOT in SG has not stayed at the property. Prices and features may change before opening.