BETHESDA, Md., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- EDITION Hotels
today announced its further international expansion by the end of
2022, with the slated opening of eight new properties across three
continents. The new openings include sites in Rome, Madrid,
Dubai, Reykjavik, Tampa, Doha,
Mexico's Riviera Maya at Kanai and
EDITION's second property in Tokyo. With 11 hotels worldwide currently,
these planned openings underscore the brand's strong growth
and will bring the portfolio to a total of 19 properties globally.
In addition to these new properties, EDITION Hotels expects to
announce further expansion later in 2022.
EDITION Hotels redefine the concept of luxury through offering
an unexpected collection of one-of-a-kind hotels. Conceived by
hotel visionary and cultural icon Ian
Schrager and Marriott International, the brand also benefits
from Marriott's global scale and operational expertise. The
commitment to uncompromising quality, true originality and
impeccable modern service continue to challenge traditional
perceptions of luxury and entrench EDITION's position as an
industry leader. Every EDITION hotel is unique, reflecting the
social and cultural milieu of the time and place of its creation.
Each new property is individually developed in collaboration with
one of the world's most eminent designers chosen specifically for
that location, and introduces original food and beverage concepts
from internationally renowned chefs. The end result offers the best
of dining and entertainment, modern luxury services and amenities
"all under one roof."
"I've always been committed to being involved in special
projects on a global scale that reach new heights. I'm
thrilled to work together with Marriott, and the opportunity to see
these hotels come to life across the world is a dream come true."
Ian Schrager.
- The Reykjavik EDITION – Mid 2021
- The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza – Late 2021
- The Rome EDITION – Late 2021
- The Dubai EDITION – Late 2021
- The Madrid EDITION – Early 2022
- The Tampa EDITION – Early 2022
- The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai – Mid 2022
- The Doha EDITION – Late 2022
Please find further details on the properties and their
scheduled opening dates below:
The Reykjavik EDITION
Launching mid 2021
The Reykjavik EDITION is anticipated to launch in summer
2021 in one of the world's most sustainable capitals. Located in
the historical, scenic heart of downtown Reykjavik by Old Harbor port, the hotel is
just steps away from Laugavegur Street, the city's vibrant
shopping district, and the Harpa Concert and Conference
Center. The hotel is the perfect jumping off point for
exploring the wonders of the region, with the renowned Blue Lagoon
within driving distance and the Northern Lights visible in the city
during the winter solstice.
Ian Schrager Company has collaborated with architects T.arch and
designers Roman & Williams to introduce EDITION Hotels to
Iceland. Poised to offer 253
guestrooms and suites, The Reykjavik EDITION will house a rooftop,
nightlife, spacious meeting and event spaces (502 sqm/5,402 sqft)
and a spa. In addition, the hotel is expected to offer guests and
locals a diverse culinary offering with a signature restaurant,
destination bar and a café.
The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza
Launching late 2021
Following the successful launch of the first Japanese EDITION
hotel with The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon in late 2020, the opening
of the The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza will further strengthen the brand's
position as one of the most exciting lifestyle pioneers in
Asia. Slated to open in late 2021,
The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza will be situated just off Chuo Street, one of the largest upscale
entertainment and shopping destinations in the city.
The newly constructed property will include 86 guestrooms and
suites, three incredible food and beverage destinations including
rooftop bar, together with meeting studio and a state-of-the-art
fitness center.
The Rome EDITION
Launching late 2021
Expected to open late in 2021, EDITION Hotels' first Italian
property will feature 95 guest rooms and suites, including a
Penthouse suite with a private 130 sqm (1,399 sqft) terrace. The
Rome EDITION will offer uniquely designed food and beverage
outlets, including a signature restaurant with outdoor dining space
that will make locals and visitors fall in love with its cuisine
and all that comes with it; a Punch Room Bar with exceptionally
crafted cocktails; and a Rooftop Terrace where guests can have the
choice of a seasonal bite, a drink overlooking the city, a private
gathering with friends, or all of the above. In addition to
customizable indoor and outdoor event spaces, the hotel will also
be home to a rooftop swimming pool, a very spacious hi-tech gym,
and two treatment rooms including a couple-massage
experience.
With its central location a few steps from Via Veneto and
Bernini's Tritone Fountain in Piazza Barberini, The Rome EDITION is
within a short walk of all the best that the city has to offer,
such as the Spanish Steps, Trevi
Fountain, the Borghese Gardens and Gallery, and many other
wonders that make Rome a must-see
destination. At the corner of modern luxury and history, the
hotel is housed within a historical striking building designed by
Cesare Pascoletti in collaboration with architect Marcello Piacentini, one of Italy's most famed architects of Rationalism
in the early 20th century.
The Dubai EDITION
Launching late 2021
The anticipated opening of the The Dubai EDITION in
late 2021 will mark a significant expansion for the brand into the
Middle East's most popular travel
destination. Situated in downtown Dubai, the hotel will be located in one of the
city's most popular locations, opposite the world-famous Dubai
Mall.
Designed with LW Design Group LLC, the hotel will feature 275
guestrooms and suites. The property will also be home to multiple
food and beverage outlets, pool, spa and fitness center, in
addition to dynamic events spaces boasting meeting rooms and a
flexible ballroom.
The Madrid EDITION
Launching early 2022
The Madrid EDITION will showcase 200 beautifully appointed
guestrooms and suites, some with terraces, and five unique food and
beverage outlets including a signature restaurant, cocktail bar,
Sky Bar and rooftop terrace,
together with an outdoor pool, state-of-the-art fitness center and
spa. Flexible studios with over 350sqm (3,767 sqft) of
dedicated space will host creative meetings and events for large or
small groups.
Set in a tranquil square surrounded by historic buildings, The
Madrid EDITION is near Puerta de Sol in the heart of the Spanish
capital, one of the city's most famous sites, and within walking
distance to The Golden Triangle of
Art – three of the most important art museums in Madrid.
Slated to open in early 2022, the hotel will reflect the people
and the culture of the city and will become a stunning microcosm of
one-of-a-kind food, beverage and entertainment offerings,
innovative design, and luxury service. The Madrid EDITION will be
the second EDITION Hotel in Spain,
following the successful opening of The Barcelona EDITION in
2018.
The Tampa EDITION
Launching early 2022
Planned to open in early 2022, The Tampa EDITION will
become the fifth US property from EDITION Hotels. Situated
within the new 56-acre Water Street Tampa neighborhood, the
hotel will be home to 172 guestrooms and suites and six
food and beverage outlets, including a signature restaurant,
rooftop bar and terrace. The property will also feature a
204sqm (2,195 sqft) Penthouse Suite, expansive spa, fitness
center and over 550sqm (5,920 sqft) of flexible meeting and
events space. Bringing some of the world's best talents together
into one project, design is care of the acclaimed New York-based architecture practice
Morris Adjmi in collaboration with
Florida-based firm Nichols Brosch
Wurst Wolfe & Associates; with interiors designed by the
renowned Roman & Williams. The hotel is situated within
immediate proximity to the best that Tampa has to offer in terms of
cultural institutions, entertainment, recreational, dining and
shopping options.
The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai
Launching mid 2022
The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai is expected to open in
mid 2022. With 180 guestrooms and suites, the hotel will be
situated within the luxurious Kanai development, and home to six
food and beverage outlets including a signature restaurant, pool
bar and beach club, destination spa and an expansive 206sqm (2,217
sqft) Penthouse Suite. In addition to multiple meeting spaces, the
hotel will also house an extensive outdoor deck for large scale
events and parties.
Located on a pristine beachfront site, EDITION Hotels' first
property in Mexico will find its
home in the blissful stretch of Caribbean coastline. Riviera Maya is known for
its mangroves and lagoons, ancient Mayan cities, tropical beaches,
ecological reserves and the world's second largest coral reef.
The Doha EDITION
Launching late 2022
The Doha EDITION is anticipated to open in late
2022 in Doha's central
business district, West
Bay, which edges the Persian Gulf. The
hotel will have 200 guest rooms including 29 suites, two
restaurants, three bars and a nightclub and nearly 929 sqm (10,000
sqft) of event space. The hotel tower will punctuate the already
eclectic Doha skyline and will
house 167 EDITION branded residences.
Note on Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within
the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws, including expected
hotel openings, future expansion announcements and similar
statements concerning anticipated future events and expectations
that are not historical facts. We (Marriott International, Inc.)
caution you that these statements are not guarantees of future
performance and are subject to numerous evolving risks and
uncertainties that we may not be able to accurately predict or
assess, including those we identify below and other risk factors
that we identify in our U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
filings, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Risks that could affect forward-looking statements in this press
release include the duration and scope of COVID-19, including the
availability and distribution of effective vaccines or treatments;
its short and longer-term impact on the demand for travel,
transient and group business, and levels of consumer confidence;
actions governments, businesses and individuals have taken or may
take in response to the pandemic, including limiting or banning
travel and/or in-person gatherings or imposing occupancy or other
restrictions on lodging or other facilities; the impact of the
pandemic and actions taken in response to the pandemic on global
and regional economies, travel, and economic activity, including
the duration and magnitude of COVID-19's impact on unemployment
rates and consumer discretionary spending; the ability of our
owners and franchisees to successfully navigate the impacts of
COVID-19; the pace of recovery when the pandemic subsides or
effective treatments or vaccines become widely available; general
economic uncertainty in key global markets and a worsening of
global economic conditions or low levels of economic growth; the
effects of steps we and our property owners and franchisees have
taken and may continue to take to reduce operating costs and/or
enhance certain health and cleanliness protocols at our hotels; the
impacts of our employee furloughs and reduced work week schedules;
our voluntary transition program and our other restructuring
activities; competitive conditions in the lodging industry;
relationships with customers and property owners; and the
availability of capital to finance hotel growth and refurbishment.
Any of these factors could cause actual results to differ
materially from the expectations we express or imply in this press
release. We make these forward-looking statements as of the date of
this press release, and undertake no obligation to publicly update
or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
ABOUT EDITION HOTELS
EDITION Hotels is an unexpected and refreshing collection of
individualised, customised, one-of-a-kind hotels which redefine the
codes of traditional luxury. Displaying the best of dining and
entertainment, services and amenities "all under one roof," each
EDITION property is completely unique, reflecting the best of the
cultural and social milieu of its location and of the time.
Conceived by Ian Schrager in
collaboration with Marriott International, EDITION combines both
the personal and intimate experience that Ian Schrager is known for with the global reach,
operational expertise and scale of Marriott. The authenticity and
originality that Ian Schrager brings
to this brand coupled with the scale of Marriott International
results in a truly distinct product that sets itself apart from
anything else currently in the marketplace.
For affluent, culturally savvy and service-savvy guests, the
EDITION experience and lifestyle explores the unprecedented
intersection and the perfect balance between taste-making design
and innovation and consistent, excellent service on a global scale.
EDITION manages 11 hotels around the world including two in
New York, and one in each of
London, Miami Beach, West Hollywood, Barcelona, Shanghai, Sanya
(China), Abu Dhabi, Bodrum
(Turkey) and Tokyo.
About Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in
Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and
encompasses a portfolio of more than 7,600 properties under 30
leading brands spanning 133 countries and territories. Marriott
operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership
resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy™,
its highly-awarded travel program. For more information, please
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