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Marriott Announces Plans for Five New EDITION Hotels
Marriott International is adding to their newest luxury brand, according to an announcement made by the company on in January. The new brand, created in a joint effort with New York’s Ian Schrager Company, is known as EDITION.
Five separate EDITION hotels are slated to open within the next couple of years in New York, London, Bangkok, Abu Dhabi, and Miami Beach. A sixth property is planned for opening no later than 2015. In addition, management contracts have been signed for hotels in Los Angeles and India.
The first addition to EDITION to open is expected to be the New York property. It will be located in the historical Clock Tower Building on Madison Avenue. Marriott acquired the building from Africa Israel USA for some $165 million. It should be ready for opening later this year.
St. Regis Hotels and Resorts Brings Luxury to Bangkok With Opening of The St. Regis Bangkok
When discriminating travellers hear the name St. Regis, they can’t help but think of sophistication, class, and unparalleled luxury. Now, that same reputation has reached Thailand with the announcement of Starwood Resorts & Hotels’ newest offering, the St. Regis Bangkok. This brand new, 47 story property graces Bangkok’s skyline with breathtaking architecture from Brennan Beer Gorman Architects, the world-renowned architectural design firm known for a style that is both cutting-edge and unique.
The St. Regis Bangkok aims to be the address of choice not only for international travellers, but also for influential residents who desire the finest in hospitality, luxury, and service. The St. Regis is the first hotel in the city to provide butler service to all guests and residents. Furthermore, the addition of Thailand’s first Elemis Spa and ZUMA restaurant means there’s no better place to be than the St. Regis.
Accommodations
The St. Regis Bangkok’s 227 total rooms include 51 suites and 53 unique residences. Taking luxury and elegance to new heights, guest rooms range in size from 45 m² to 250 m². Floor to ceiling windows provide breathtaking views of the city and beyond, while exquisite styling and lavish appointments provide guests a peaceful and relaxed escape from the busy city below.
