Marriott announces new London EDITION
Marriott has announced that it will be opening a new boutique hotel in London.
The hotel group has acquired the Berners Hotel in the West End, which has been closed since 2006, and plans to launch it as the first London hotel under its new boutique brand called EDITION.
EDITION is the result of a collaboration between Marriott and boutique hotel legend, Ian Schrager.
The Berners Hotel in Bernets Street opened in 1853 and closed in 2006 after its owners fell into administration. Renovation and refurbishment is expected to take up to two years.
“We are delighted to acquire Berners. It is a perfect property for an EDITION hotel in London. With its great location, beautiful façade, the building is a perfect canvass for creating a true work of art,” said Arne Sorenson, president and chief operating officer, Marriott International.
Ian Schrager added “I am thrilled to be returning to London for an incredibly special and historical building like Berners Hotel. I am excited and passionate about creating an authentic and original experience for this special EDITION hotel in this gateway city.”
