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Marriott’s EDITION brand hotels have announced that they are planning to open seven new hotels in 2021. These will be in Rome, Madrid, Dubai, Reykjavik,Tampa, Mexico’s Riviera Maya and a second property in Tokyo. There are 11 hotels worldwide at the moment and these new properties will expand the group to 18 properties with more in the pipeline for 2022 and beyond.
This hotel is located next to the Harpa Concert Hall, in the centre of Reykjavik and will have 253 bedrooms, rooftop bar, ballroom and meeting space.
Situated in the centre of Rome, close to Via Veneto and Bernini’s Tritone Fountain in Piazza Barberini, this hotel will be Edition’s first hotel in Italy. There will be 95 guest rooms and suites; the Penthouse suite will have a private terrace. The hotel will have a rooftop terrace and outside dining space, meeting rooms, rooftop swimming pool, gym and treatment rooms.
The first EDITION in Spain opened in Barcelona in 2018. The Madrid EDITION is near Puerta de Sol in a quiet square surrounded by historic buildings and within walking distance of three of most important art museums in Madrid. The hotel will have 200 beautifully appointed bedrooms and suites, some with terraces. There are five food and beverage outlets including a signature restaurant, cocktail bar, Sky Bar and rooftop terrace, together with an outdoor pool, fitness centre and spa. Flexible studios will provide around 350sqm of meeting and event space.
Situated in downtown Dubai, the hotel is opposite the Dubai Mall. There will be 210 rooms and suites, three food and beverage outlets, pool, spa and fitness centre. In addition to a ballroom, there will be several meeting rooms and event spaces boasting multiple meeting rooms
This will be the second Edition to open in Tokyo and is located close to Chuo Street in the shopping and leisure area of the city. There will be 78 bedrooms and suites, a rooftop bar, meeting studio and a fitness centre.
EDITION Hotels’ first in Mexico, this will be a beachfront property hotel located within the Kanai development. 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 hotel will have 180 bedrooms and suites, six food and beverage outlets,beach club, destination spa. As well as multiple meeting spaces, the hotel will also have an extensive outdoor deck for large scale events and parties.
The Tampa EDITION will become the fifth US property from EDITION Hotels and is located within the new Water Street Tampa neighbourhood. The hotel will have 172 bedrooms and suites and six food and beverage outlets, including a rooftop bar and terrace. The property will also have a spa, fitness centre and more than 550sqm of flexible meeting and events space.
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