Marriott’s glossy Version model is setting its sights on Africa. South Africa, to be precise.
Simply introduced, The Cape City Version will open on town’s famed V&A Waterfront in 2026. This thrilling opening would be the first for Version on the African continent.
As soon as open, the lodge will function 142 visitor rooms and suites, eating places and bars (together with a rooftop bar), a spa, a pool, and assembly and occasion areas. There may also be “thoughtfully curated social areas that mirror town’s wealthy heritage and cosmopolitan vitality,” in accordance with Marriott’s announcement.
Renderings of the lodge present a primary waterfront location and fashionable designs by Shanghai-based Neri & Hu alongside Cape City’s personal StudioMas. From the lodge, visitors will have the ability to take pleasure in views of Cape City’s iconic Desk Mountain and Lion’s Head, take a stroll by a brand new public promenade proper alongside the water, or take pleasure in leisure on the close by V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre.
“Cape City is a metropolis that embodies creativity, variety, and a dynamic spirit — qualities that align completely with the [Edition’s] ethos,” Karim Cheltout, senior vice chairman of growth, Center East and Africa at Marriott Worldwide, stated within the assertion. “The V&A Waterfront is an iconic location, and we’re assured that this undertaking will set a brand new commonplace for luxurious hospitality available in the market.”
In the meanwhile, Marriott has a strong providing of resorts in Cape City, together with a Westin and Autograph Assortment, although nothing fairly as glossy as Version properties.
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“Cape City is privileged to hitch solely a choose variety of markets on the planet with an EDITION Resort,” stated David Inexperienced, CEO of the V&A Waterfront. “We’re witnessing rising tourism demand within the metropolis, and The Cape City EDITION will supply visitors a plethora of destination-led experiences and direct entry to the world’s main luxurious retail manufacturers, top-class eating places, constitution cruises and different unbelievable experiences.”
As at all times, you recognize TPG shall be on the scene as soon as The Cape City Version begins welcoming visitors later subsequent 12 months.
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