Former Hong Wen School building to be turned into boutique hotel

Source : Channel NewsAisa - 4 Sep 2008

The Little India district, better known for its budget accommodation offerings, is set to welcome a new boutique hotel by the end of 2009.

The four-storey building once housed the Hong Wen School and later, the Buddhist Welfare Association. It was awarded conservation status in 1989.

While the ornate tiled facade will remain untouched, the interiors will soon be transformed into a 29-room luxury hotel with a themed decor on every floor.

The developers, who are also behind two other conservation boutique hotels in Chinatown, are confident they have got a hit on their hands.

Lok Lik Peng, director, KMC Holdings, said: “Places like Kampong Glam, Little India and Chinatown are historic districts of Singapore. And to me, they are perfect locations for boutique hotels because they tell a story about the cultural history of Singapore.”