I remember going to New York City in the eighties just to visit and stay at the Philippe Starck designed The Paramount Hotel and The Royalton hotels conceptualized by ‘the father of the boutique hotels’, Ian Schrager. Schrager was one of the co-founders of Studio 54.
EDITION Hotels marks the next chapter in the lifestyle hotel story. The new Brand is conceived by Ian Schrager in a partnership with Marriott International. It combines the personal, intimate, individualized and unique lodging experience that Ian Schrager is known for, with the global reach, operational expertise and scale of Marriott. This delicate balancing act will encompass, for the very first time, not only great design and true innovation, but also great personal, friendly, modern service as well as outstanding, one-of-a-kind food, beverage and entertainment offerings… “all under one roof”. The authenticity and originality that Ian Schrager brings to this new Brand coupled with the global reach of Marriott results in a truly distinct product that sets itself apart from anything else currently in the marketplace.
Now, he is back with a new chain of hotels for the Marriott Group. The first Edition hotel opened in London, the next in Istanbul and soon in Miami Beach.
In the coming years, another ten Edition hotels are planned in New York City, Sanya (China), Abu Dhabi, Gurgaon (India), Bangkok, Shanghai, Times Square, West Hollywood, Wuhan (China) and Paris.
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